Bear Viewing Fly-Ins
Day trips by small plane from Anchorage or Homer.
Lake Clark National Park
Bears on the beach, two volcanoes and turquoise lakes, a short bush-plane flight from Anchorage.
With no roads leading in, it's still surprisingly close to Anchorage. Brown bears dig clams at Chinitna Bay and Silver Salmon Creek, with Iliamna and Redoubt volcanoes as a backdrop.
- Best Time
- June–September
- Time Needed
- 1 day or more
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Check before you go; hours vary by season
- Getting There
- A small plane from Anchorage or Homer.
What to See
0 of 2 are freePort Alsworth
The small park headquarters on a turquoise lake.
Know Before You Go
- Weather often delays small planes; leave a spare day.
Where to Stay
Base yourself in Anchorage or Homer.
Where to Eat
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Last checked 2026-11-02. Part of the Alaska list.