The do's and don'ts of using nature's latrine

Katmai National Park, Leave No Trace,

Learn about Dick Proenneke, Port Alsworth, and volcanoes

We begin our bear viewing season the 1st of June ensuring the snow has melted and the bears have the opportunity to arrive at the meadow.

Bear viewing, fishing, hiking, packrafting, and more. You’ll want to do your research ahead of time to get the most out of your adventure.

Learn about marine debris, how it affects the environment, and what you can do about it.

Join us as we sit down with Jacob Caldwell where he tells us more about Kenai Aviation.

This article is to encourage visitors and Alaskan residents who don’t have bush aviation as a part of their lives.

Salmon are the bedrock and foundation of the ecosystems in which they live.

Although sockeye salmon are undoubtedly the most abundant in Katmai, you can find all five species of Pacific salmon.

From the Alaskan Natives who called this place home for thousands of years, to the eruption of Novarupta, we briefly look at Katmai's history.

From hiking and camping to local cuisine and culture, Homer has all sorts of adventures to offer visitors.

In Alaska, the magnitude of the tides requires us to plan around the movements of the ocean.

What is a glacier and how do they form?

What is a bear viewing guarantee and how does it play out on days when bears are hard to find?

Alaska's weather is unpredictable, but you can prepare for it by wearing layers.

Join us for part two of our interview with Emerald Air Service's bear guide, Lance Bassett!

We sit down to ask a few questions to our in-house bear guide, Lance Bassett.

This wolf, part of the Kaguyak pack, came trotting through the meadow directly towards us at a good clip, stopping occasionally...

Our mission here at Emerald Air Service is to share the treasures of Katmai National Park, and we believe the Pebble Mine will harm Katmai's beautiful wildlife.

Two cubs venture into Katmai for their first fishing trip with mom.

Distinguish between Alaska's different spruce while you're out in Katmai.

Hear another exciting story from our guide, Lance, about a wolf encounter in Katmai.

Learn more about our blog contributors in this introduction article.

Hear the exciting story of a moose calf during one of Emerald Air Service's guided expeditions into Katmai National Park.

In part two of this interview, we sit down with Chris Day to talk more about the history of Emerald Air Service and guided bear viewing.

In this interview, we sit down with Chris Day to talk more about the history of Emerald Air Service and guided bear viewing.

Here are three compelling reasons why Brooks Falls is incredible bear viewing you should experience.

In this article, we explore some of the questions to ask so you can make a more informed decision before your Alaskan bush flight.

Each season has its drama, but who can be calm when you see the first cubs of the season, or cubs in general?

Emerald Air Service flies the DHC-3 Otter because it provides the classic Alaska bush experience.

Flying in a sea plane into the wilderness of Katmai to watch the Alaskan Coastal Brown Bear is a one-of-a-kind adventure.

Proper bear viewing etiquette helps to keep bear viewing a sustainable enterprise in Katmai National Park and Preserve.

This particular one has drama, tension, heart strings being tugged, sadness, and elation all in a matter of 10 minutes, truly exhausting.

While bears are certainly the pinnacle of our bear viewing adventures, bear viewing is about so much more.

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.

Virtually anyone can go bear viewing nowadays. Join Emerald Air Service's expert guides and pilots on a bear viewing adventure in Katmai.