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Education For Life

We want to provide more than just a bear viewing trip, we want to engage explorers from all walks of life. We hope that everyone who takes one of our trips leaves with an understanding of bears and a knowledge of their world. These articles are an extension of our desire to not only provide an experience, but an education about all things Katmai—from its majestic brown bears to the salmon that provide food and nutrients to far more than the bears. We hope to inspire environmental guardians, but more fundamentally, we hope to instill within all of our guests a love for things that grow, whether that be Katmai and its brown bears, or your own backyard. 
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INTERVIEW

An Interview with Kenai Aviation

May 5, 2023

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

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Joey Karrigan
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ARTICLE

5 Kinds of Salmon You Can Find in Katmai

Nov 15, 2022

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

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Joey Karrigan
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Marching to the Tide's Beat: Life in Coastal Alaska

Jul 24, 2020

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

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Melissa and Joey Karrigan
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Alaska's common bush aircraft: a brief overview

Mar 8, 2023

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

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Joey Karrigan
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Katmai National Park and Preserve: a Brief History

May 11, 2022

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.

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Joey Karrigan
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ARTICLE

UPDATE: EAS COVID-19 Mitigation Plan

May 28, 2020

Here you can find our policies for mitigating COVID-19 among our guests and staff.

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Melissa Karrigan
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The Lifecycle of Salmon

Dec 23, 2022

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

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Joey Karrigan
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9 Best Things To Do in Homer, Alaska

Apr 29, 2021

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

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Joey Karrigan
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Glaciers in Southcentral Alaska

May 19, 2020

What is a glacier and how do they form?

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Joey Karrigan
Bear Viewing Essentials
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INTERVIEW

What is Bear Viewing?

Oct 22, 2019

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

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Joey Karrigan
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INTERVIEW

When Should I Go Bear Viewing?

Oct 22, 2019

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.

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Joey Karrigan
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INTERVIEW

Can Anyone Go Bear Viewing?

Oct 22, 2019

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

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Joey Karrigan
Aviation
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INTERVIEW

Alaska's common bush aircraft: a brief overview

Mar 8, 2023

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

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Joey Karrigan
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INTERVIEW

Questions to Ask Before You Fly

Dec 3, 2019

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

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Joey Karrigan
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INTERVIEW

The de Havilland Otter: The Workhorse of the North

Nov 19, 2019

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

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Joey Karrigan
Natural History
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INTERVIEW

Glaciers in Southcentral Alaska

May 19, 2020

What is a glacier and how do they form?

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Joey Karrigan
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INTERVIEW

A Field Guide to Katmai's Spruce

Feb 11, 2020

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

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Joey Karrigan
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INTERVIEW

Pebble Mine Threatens Katmai National Park

Mar 23, 2020

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.

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Joey Karrigan
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