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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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.
Joey Karrigan
UPDATE: EAS COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
May 28, 2020
Here you can find our policies for mitigating COVID-19 among our guests and staff.
Melissa Karrigan
Preparing for Alaska's Weather
Apr 24, 2020
Alaska's weather is unpredictable, but you can prepare for it by wearing layers.
Joey Karrigan
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.
Joey Karrigan
Glaciers in Southcentral Alaska
May 19, 2020
What is a glacier and how do they form?
Joey Karrigan
An Interview with a Bear Guide: Part 2
Apr 21, 2020
Join us for part two of our interview with Emerald Air Service's bear guide, Lance Bassett!
Joey Karrigan
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.
Melissa and Joey Karrigan
Why We Don't "Guarantee Bears": A Philosophy of Bear Viewing
May 4, 2020
What is a bear viewing guarantee and how does it play out on days when bears are hard to find?
Joey Karrigan
An Interview with a Bear Guide: Part 1
Apr 7, 2020
We sit down to ask a few questions to our in-house bear guide, Lance Bassett.
Joey Karrigan
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.
Joey Karrigan
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.
Joey Karrigan
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.
Joey Karrigan
What is Bear Viewing?
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.
Joey Karrigan
What is Bear Viewing?
Nov 19, 2019
Emerald Air Service flies the DHC-3 Otter because it provides the classic Alaska bush experience.
