Katmai National Park and Preserve

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Katmai National Park and Preserve, located on the Alaska Peninsula, is primarily known for its high density of brown bears and its unique volcanic history. The park contains the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a landscape formed by the 1912 eruption of Novarupta, the most powerful volcanic event of the 20th century. 

Today, the park’s most famous feature is Brooks Falls, where a series of viewing platforms allow visitors to witness brown bears catching migrating sockeye salmon. Access to Katmai is strictly by air or water, as no roads lead to the park. Prospective visitors should review the transport requirements for Katmai and other remote sites in this overview of must-see national parks in Alaska.