Saturday, January 24, 2015

The Hoonah Bear Viewing Experience

By Janine Hughes


As it may be, the Alaskan wild is ultimately symbolized by the big, wild and wandering bears. It cannot be denied that it is a magical and rare experience to see one even for a brief moment. People may see bears elsewhere such as in national parks. However, going to a Tlingit community on Chichagof Island that is located in Alaska's panhandle in its southeast region will definitely give them a different experience.

You will surely have a unique as well as intimate encounter with them. For this reason, such experience can only be compared to the safari tours in Africa. Enthusiasts like you as well as photographers can observe the bears along with the other inhabitants in Alaska just like the various species of foxes, wolves, birds and otters in a very natural setting and this you can surely experience through the Hoonah bear viewing.

The remote Alaska areas can be accessed by means of various options just like small boats as well as planes making it ideal for such experience. This made such tours well-known. The stunning views of the Alaskan volcanoes, coastline, landscapes and glaciers will welcome you. You will not regret it and will surely treasure the experience for a long time.

Early June is the most excellent time for these tours through middle of September when the Alaskan climate is in its coldest. Bears are best seen among lake and waterfall settings during late June and July. They indulge on plump young salmon as their preparation for the long hibernation period ahead. Young bears can be seen learning how to feed themselves and playing in the hillsides during late July through the month of August when they are attracted to sweet and juicy berries.

Certain rules are set to be followed by the guests especially that they are in the territory of these animals during the tour. Due to the open set up, individuals can very well see how curious and intelligent these bears are as they take time to really make an observation as the tour goes on.

In case such creatures will approach you due to curiosity, you have to stay put as well as calm. You can be assured that they will not become aggressive and attack you as long as your behavior is predictable. One thing is for sure, these tours are conducted with the presence of trained guides.

Majority of these tours last from five to ten hours, offering people a glimpse into these creatures' culture. As a matter of fact, they may just end up seeing behaviors that have not been seen before, not even experts. Bears tend to carry on with their normal routines and ignore individuals who came from different places just to see them.

This is due to the fact that these creatures are used to being surrounded by humans. Although going on a tour is already an experience, you will be happy to know that the view of massive ice fields, glassy backcountry lakes, golden tundra, pebble beaches, cragged mountain peaks and rugger wilderness also await you. Tours like this is something that Alaska can offer making outdoor adventure even more meaningful and unforgettable.




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