Thursday 22 January 2015

Going On Hoonah Bear Viewing

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.

It is not just a unique, but intimate encounter at the same time. It is no longer surprising to know that this experience is as exciting as the safari tours conducted Africa. Taking part in Hoonah bear viewing is a rare chance for individuals including photographers to have a close encounter with these animals and other Alaskan animals including the several species of wolves, otters, birds and foxes in their regular surroundings.

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.

The start of June is the perfect time for the tours until the second week of September as Alaska is coldest at this time. Before June and July ends, they can be seen in lakes and waterfalls. These are perfect settings for them to catch plump young salmon as part of their pre-hibernation. The hillsides are suitable places for them to play and feed themselves on their own because there are juicy and sweet berries in these areas.

As a guest, you have to bear in mind that there are numerous rules you have to follow because you are in the habitat of such creatures. The open set up will give you the chance to see clearly how curious as well as intelligent they are.

Viewers should remain clam and still especially when the time comes that the bears might approach them out of curiosity. As long as the behavior of these people is predictable, these creatures will not attack and become aggressive. Of course, to make sure that these people are safe, trained guides will be there with them.

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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