Katmai National Park and Preserve

Getting There Is Half The Fun!

Getting to Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska to observe brown bears takes a little doing. In this case, a float plane came in handy for Rebecca Latson as she headed to the park on a photo safari. The pilot landed on Naknek Lake.

Rebecca Latson

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 29th, 2013 11:01am

Is National Park Service Embarking On A Bridge Too Far, And Costly, At Katmai National Park?

Though funding has not yet been identified, the National Park Service is proposing to build a bridge and boardwalk across the Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve that could cost upwards of $7.4 million.

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By NPT Staff - February 18th, 2013 3:03am

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Politicians, Staff Heading To National Parks During Congressional Recess

Denali National Park and Preserve seems to be quite popular this August with congressional staffers, though a number of other parks also are destinations for politicians and their staff during the August recess.

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By NPT Staff - August 7th, 2012 3:00am

Katmai National Park And Preserve Officials Reviewing Sport Hunting Guidelines

National Park Service officials are reviewing their sport hunting guidelines for Katmai National Preserve, where some have compared hunting brown bears to shooting fish in a barrel.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2011 3:00am

Issue Of Hunting Brown Bears At Katmai National Preserve Arises Again

Four years ago we brought you a video that touched more than a few nerves. The subject was hunting brown bears in Katmai National Preserve and raised the question of whether it was really sporting or ethical. While the resulting uproar died down, it's creeping up again as Park Service officials seek public comment on a proposal to allow two sport-hunting guide businesses to operate in the preserve.

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By Bill Sherwonit - August 9th, 2011 5:19am

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National Park Service Implementing "Flight Following" Technology in Alaska, Perhaps Nation-wide

"Flight following" technology, which can help dispatchers keep an eye on the whereabouts of aircraft, is being required aboard all National Park Service aircraft, or any aircraft carrying Park Service personnel, in Alaska, and soon could be required throughout the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 29th, 2011 1:03pm

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Where Can You See Wildlife Right Now: Brown Bears In Katmai National Park and Preserve

Perhaps the biggest stage for bears in the National Park System these days is Brooks Camp at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska, where July is a great month for viewing bears fishing the Brooks River there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2011 8:14am

What's Real And What's Not Behind Reality TV's Nature Shows?

Have you ever wondered what's real, and what's not, in those reality TV shows that take you into the backcountry to explore survival? Well, read on.

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By Todd Wilkinson - February 24th, 2011 3:15am

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Research Fellowships Being Offered at National Parks In Alaska

The National Park Service is currently accepting applications for research fellowships in national parks and preserves in Alaska.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 29th, 2011 1:15am

Looking Back On 2010 Across the National Park System

What were the top stories across the National Park System in 2010? There were more than a few, ranging from the tragic loss of three Katmai National Park and Preserve employees to a small-plane crash to the ongoing controversy over whether birds, turtles and off-road vehicles can co-exist at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Let's take a look back through the year at some of the stories.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 25th, 2011 4:43pm

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