Anan Creek Bear Observatory
Bear Viewing Day Trips and Overnight Adventures from Wrangell

The Anan Creek Observatory is located 35 miles southeast of Wrangell In the Tongass National Forest, and offers some of the best bear viewing in Southeast Alaska. Each summer, thousands of spawning salmon begin their migration up-stream, only to be partially blocked by a waterfall about 1/2 mile from the saltwater. The large number of salmon attract brown bears, black bears, bald eagles, sea lions, and seals that feed in the lagoon.  Anan Creek is one of the rare opportunities to see both brown and black bears feeding in one location at the same time.

The Anan observatory is an open log style wood shelter with two entryways and viewing ports that overlook the creek and falls. A two level wooden deck provides additional room for viewing opportunities. Anan is only accessible by boat or floatplane.  These bear viewing trips by jet-boat originate in Wrangell.

AnAn Creek Bear Observatory
 

Day Excursion from Wrangell: Tour 420
 

A 45-minute jet boat ride will bring you from Wrangell through the Eastern Passage to Anan Creek. Seals, Stellar sea lions, dolphins and the occasional orca whale feed on herring and smelt found along the route. On arrival, walk the rainforest trail (1/2-mile) to the observatory platform where your guide will give a bear safety briefing. The multi-level observatory platform provides excellent opportunities for viewing black and brown bears fishing 30 feet below you and across river. Time spent at the platform is determined by the guide based on local conditions, though it is usually between 4 and 5 hours. Local transfers, guided excursion to AnAn Creek, park fee, and soft drinks are included.

Duration: 6 hours, including transfers.

Departure time: 8:30am. Daily Departures: June 25 - August 20, 2010.
$280 per person

Wrangell Tour Package with Anan Creek Bear Viewing

Wrangell Overnight Package with Anan Creek
3 days / 2 nights: Tour 111

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive into Wrangell on your own. Transfer to Harding's Old Sourdough Lodge is provided.  The evening in Wrangell is at your leisure. Overnight at Harding’s Old Sourdough Lodge.

Day 2: Anan Creek Bear Viewing

Today, a 45-minute jet boat ride will bring you from Wrangell through the Eastern Passage to Anan Creek. Seals, Stellar Sea Lions, dolphins, and occasional Orca feed on herring and smelt found along our route. On arrival, enjoy a short  hike on a rainforest trail (1/2-mile) to the observatory platform. Here, your guide will give a bear safety briefing. The multi-level observatory platform provides excellent opportunities for viewing black and brown bears fishing 30 feet below and approximately 150 feet across river. Time spent at the platform is determined by the guide and based on local conditions; usually it is 4 to 6 hours. Overnight Harding’s Old Sourdough Lodge.

Day 3: Departure

Transfer provided to airport by lodge shuttle after breakfast (not included). Tour concludes.