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Katmai NP, Alaska
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Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park is renowned for its large population of brown bears, especially during the salmon run when bears gather to catch fish in the waterfall's currents.
Brooks Falls is named after the Brooks River, which was named by the National Geographic Society in 1919 after the explorer Alfred Hulse Brooks.
Brooks Falls is located within Katmai National Park and Preserve, which spans over 4 million acres of wilderness in Alaska.
Brooks Falls can only be accessed by plane or boat, making it a remote yet rewarding destination for nature enthusiasts.
The landscape around Brooks Falls was dramatically shaped by the 1912 eruption of Novarupta, one of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history.
Visitors to Brooks Falls can also enjoy hiking, fishing, and exploring the diverse ecosystems of Katmai National Park.
The peak season for bear viewing at Brooks Falls is from late June to early September, when salmon are most abundant.
The dramatic scenery and wildlife activity at Brooks Falls make it a favorite location for wildlife photographers worldwide.
