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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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The Ten Essentials of Wilderness Survival
The Alaskan wilderness is unpredictable, but our guides are always prepared. Learn how Emerald Air Service stays ready for anything with The
Libby Bushell
Apr 14 min read
How to Poop in the Sub-Arctic Tundra
On Emerald Air Service expeditions to the Katmai Bush, after a scenic flight, you’ll land in the remote Alaskan wilderness without a...
Libby Bushell
Mar 22, 20243 min read
How and Why We Leave No Trace In Katmai NAtional Park
Brown Bear in Katmai National Park Picture this: There’s a slight salt breeze blowing through the sedge grass. That bright solstice sun...
Libby Bushell
Feb 22, 20245 min read
Lake Clark National Park: A Summary Of Its History & Main Areas
As we expand our fleet, we also expand our destinations on the Alaskan Peninsula. Larger than Rhode Island and Connecticut combined, Lake...
Emerald Air Service
Sep 11, 20236 min read
6 Reasons To Go Bear Viewing in June: Spring cubs, Mating season & more
Every spring, we await with great anticipation the magical sights in Katmai National Park. In its essence, we can’t wait to see a rather...
Emerald Air Service
Aug 3, 20235 min read
How to Camp in Katmai National Park: With Bears and All
First, a little story… Staff camping trip: Spring of 2023 Usually held at Hallo Bay, the guides decided to try a different location this...
Emerald Air Service
Jun 29, 20238 min read
About Marine Debris
Learn about marine debris, how it affects the environment, and what you can do about it.
Emerald Air Service
Jun 1, 20236 min read
An Interview with Kenai Aviation
Join us as we sit down with Jacob Caldwell where he tells us more about Kenai Aviation and what they do on the Kenai Peninsula.
Emerald Air Service
May 4, 20234 min read
Alaska's common bush aircraft: a brief overview
This article is here to inspire both visitors and lifelong Alaskans who haven’t yet made bush aviation part of their lives. The truth is—backcountry aviation is an option for you. It’s one of the most powerful ways to access new corners of Alaska, whether you’re flying into a remote wilderness location or taking in the unmatched, soaring vantage point of seeing Alaska from the air. At Emerald Air Service, we believe that experiencing Alaska from above shouldn’t feel intimida
Emerald Air Service
Mar 7, 20235 min read
How and Why We Leave No Trace In Katmai NAtional Park
Brown Bear in Katmai National Park Picture this: There’s a slight salt breeze blowing through the sedge grass. That bright solstice sun...
Libby Bushell
Feb 22, 20245 min read
6 Reasons To Go Bear Viewing in June: Spring cubs, Mating season & more
Every spring, we await with great anticipation the magical sights in Katmai National Park. In its essence, we can’t wait to see a rather...
Emerald Air Service
Aug 3, 20235 min read
7 Essentials of Bear Viewing Etiquette
Proper bear viewing etiquette helps to keep bear viewing a sustainable enterprise in Katmai National Park and Preserve.
Emerald Air Service
Oct 29, 20193 min read
An Interview with Kenai Aviation
Join us as we sit down with Jacob Caldwell where he tells us more about Kenai Aviation and what they do on the Kenai Peninsula.
Emerald Air Service
May 4, 20234 min read
Alaska's common bush aircraft: a brief overview
This article is here to inspire both visitors and lifelong Alaskans who haven’t yet made bush aviation part of their lives. The truth is—backcountry aviation is an option for you. It’s one of the most powerful ways to access new corners of Alaska, whether you’re flying into a remote wilderness location or taking in the unmatched, soaring vantage point of seeing Alaska from the air. At Emerald Air Service, we believe that experiencing Alaska from above shouldn’t feel intimida
Emerald Air Service
Mar 7, 20235 min read
Questions to Ask Before You Fly
In this article, we explore some of the questions to ask so you can make a more informed decision before your Alaskan bush flight.
Emerald Air Service
Dec 2, 20195 min read
Natural History
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...
Emerald Air Service
May 11, 20225 min read
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.
Emerald Air Service
Jul 24, 20206 min read
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...
Emerald Air Service
May 19, 20204 min read
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