We’ve been hosting visitors at our Bristol Adventures lodges in Alaska for years, giving us unique insights into tourist trends. June through September are peak tourist season, but August tends to get overlooked as one of the best times to visit. We’re here to give a shout out to August as a great time to book your Alaskan adventure.
A common misperception is that there isn’t as much wildlife viewing as there is in July. Not true! Brown and black bears, caribou, moose, humpback whales, and other native animals are bulking up to get ready for the winter months. This means tons of animal activity. If we were talking 15-20 years ago, it would have been true that our beloved Alaskan bears were migrating away from the Brooks area in August. But for the past 10 years or so, we’ve seen a lot more bears staying in the area as late as October.
At Brooks Falls near Brooks Lodge in the heart of the Katmai National Park, you’ll get that highly coveted photo of bears catching salmon on the falls. In fact, you’re more likely to get an unobstructed shot since our viewing platforms are less crowded than the other summer months.
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