Anan Photo Gallery

All photos by Ivan Simonek-unless otherwise noted.

Anan wildlife Observatory offers visitors the rare opportunity to enjoy black and brown bear viewing in the Tongass National Forest of Southeastern Alaska!

SWA tour boat the Iskut Express disembarks guest at Anan Trail Head.

 

Anan trailhead briefing is conducted by a USFS interpereter.

The short walk into the observatory takes the group into BEAR COUNTRY!

 

Group of guests led by SWA professional guide Jim Bailey.

 

Anan Creek supports an abundant Pink Salmon run which attracts concentrations of black and brown bear.

 

The trail follows the Anan Lagoon shoreline through cedar and spruce old growth rain forest.

Anan Lagoon at low tide.

Harbor Seals are among the many marine mammals that feed near Anan Creek.

Caution should be used on the trail-bears use it too!

The path to Anan Wildlife Observatory is an easy to moderate mostly boardwalk trail.

 

An outhouse style "rest room" is available near the top of the trail.

Anan Observatory platform consists of a multi-level view deck overlooking Anan Creek.

Anan Observation Platform features a covered viewing area-remember you will be visiting a rain forest!

Black bear seen from the observation deck.

The photo blind offers photographers great opportunity to "shoot" bears at stream level.

Bears can be safely viewed up close (with in 50' or less) from the photo blind.

Brown Bear numbers are increasing at Anan!

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