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Katmai National Park and Preserve: a Brief History
One of the most wonderful things about flying over Katmai, watching its landscape scroll below you, is the realization that it is all...

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May 11, 20225 min read
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Marching to the Tide's Beat: Life in Coastal Alaska
In Alaska, the magnitude of the tides requires us to plan around the movements of the ocean.

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Jul 24, 20206 min read
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Glaciers in Southcentral Alaska
What is a Glacier? Glaciers are made up of snow that compresses into ice over many years. What makes glaciers more than just ice is their...

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May 19, 20204 min read
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An Interview with a Bear Guide: Part 2
Join us for part two of our interview with Emerald Air Service's bear guide, Lance Bassett!

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Apr 21, 20205 min read
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An Interview with a Bear Guide: Part 1
We sit down to ask a few questions to our in-house bear guide, Lance Bassett.

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Apr 7, 20203 min read
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Pebble Mine Threatens Katmai National Park
Our mission here at Emerald Air Service is to share the treasures of Katmai National Park and Preserve and its magisterial residents, the...

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Mar 23, 202012 min read
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A Field Guide to Katmai's Spruce
We at Emerald Air Service are dedicated to giving you the most educational, well-rounded bear viewing experience available. With a...

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Feb 11, 20204 min read
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3 Reasons Why You Should Go to Brooks Falls
Here are three compelling reasons why Brooks Falls is incredible bear viewing you should experience.

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Dec 11, 20195 min read
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3 Reasons Why Bear Viewing Should Be on Your Bucket List
Flying in a sea plane into the wilderness of Katmai to watch the Alaskan Coastal Brown Bear is a one-of-a-kind adventure.

Emerald Air Service
Nov 9, 20193 min read
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7 Essentials of Bear Viewing Etiquette
Proper bear viewing etiquette helps to keep bear viewing a sustainable enterprise in Katmai National Park and Preserve.

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Oct 29, 20193 min read
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What is Bear Viewing?
While bears are certainly the pinnacle of our bear viewing adventures, bear viewing is about so much more.

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Oct 22, 20197 min read
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When Should I Go Bear Viewing?
In this article, we take a look at the different months during the bear viewing season to give you a better idea of what to expect.

Emerald Air Service
Oct 22, 20194 min read
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Can Anyone Go Bear Viewing?
Virtually anyone can go bear viewing nowadays. Join Emerald Air Service's expert guides and pilots on a bear viewing adventure in Katmai.

Emerald Air Service
Oct 22, 20194 min read
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