My Top Ten Secrets to Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park.

[@maryfunvideos]

Amazing! Thank you.

[@paulscozzari602]

Great video. I can't imagine how bad the mosquitos were camping there? I've been in the Canadian interior and have gotten eaten alive before.

[@robertdoyle8972]

As someone that lives here in Alaska for over thirty two years now and I also do photography that is one place I plan on going next year but there are so many places here in Alaska that you can drive to and get pictures of bears without having to fly out to them and that is just one of the reasoned I love living here in Alaska plus’s being able to do photography of the northern lights and all of the other wildlife

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

I would love to learn if such spots. I live in Utah, but struggle to pay for the trips to Katmai every year.

[@robertdoyle8972]

@@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals just let me know when your coming the next time and can hook you up with the places to go on the road system

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

@@robertdoyle8972 thank you will do. Hoping one more time before summer ends. I usually hang out in Soldatna, Homer and Seward.

[@robertdoyle8972]

@@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals I have a lot of friends down that way and still getting reports of the bears in Valdez feeding over by the hatchery and lots of eagles

[@paulscozzari602]

I would love to know where I could see bears other than Katmai. I'll be in Anchorage after my cruise and am trying to make Katmai happen but it seems like a daytrip will be a nightmare.

[@lisamarie4805]

A very well done and informative video. Thank you.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Very welcome!

[@AZTravelers]

You nailed it ... accurate video and exceptional photography.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Thank you! Glad it helps.

[@tammymunzert7434]

Great video!

[@jsbatra]

great video. thank you

[@allisonjex4885]

The part right at 13:09 was tooooo funny. Those mosquitoes getcha every time!

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Glad to know other's get my sense of humor! Those darn mosquitoes are scary!

[@AubreyCasler-c3p]

The part where you pull up the Explore cam and shout “What the, come on” at all the bears was so hilarious, I played it back several times

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

@@AubreyCasler-c3p I know. I’m demented.

[@tristramstout8988]

Your video is the first that I’ve heard mention of a trail going down to the river. I’ve only heard of platform viewing at Brooks Falls and I would much prefer eye level views for photography. I’m going to have to research this more. Thanks for posting this.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

You bet! The trick is courage. During the busy times (i.e. July, August and Sept), I would feel better with a guide.

[@boblacourse1430]

I was there 1st week of August last year. Lots of bears on falls, but I didn't get the iconic salmon flying into bears mouth either. !00's of great shots though.

[@perlgurl]

Hi! Great video! I'm in it too coming out of the food cache in the campground :) The only thing I would add is that the Water Taxi can be very unreliable especially during high winds. I've been to Brooks Camp the past 4 years (including this one) as a camper and there are always cancellations posted by the water taxi. It works for some and it's a great experience, but their cancellation and NO REFUNDS policy has put a few people into tight spots more than once.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

@@perlgurl Agreed! I am hearing more and more about water taxi cancellations. I’ll put a disclaimer in the descriptions. Feel free to like and subscribe so more people see the video. Thank you for being a star and the info about the water taxi!

[@user-qc7hr4my7r]

Thanks for the tips. We just returned from Alaska and visited Lake Clark via a plane from Anchorage. Seen lots of bears when we landed, was an awesome experience. Now I have my eye on Katmai and starting to plan for next year.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Lake Clark is such a beautiful place. I think you’ll really enjoy Katmai. Just be sure to go during the busy season so you see tons of bears. Thanks for the comment.

[@ShawnQuish0904]

Going in two weeks. Thanks for the tips.,,

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

@@ShawnQuish0904 you’re gonna love it!

[@shadywhite111]

The water taxi is less reliable than the float planes. The planes have an alternate landing on East wind days. Most float plane companies will also refund your ticket due to cancellations, whereas, the water taxi will not refund and does not have an alternative route.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Agreed. Learning more and more about the water taxi. If anyone is reading these comments, recommendation is to go with the float planes! Description has been updated.

[@CorsoLady]

Thank you for this video, I hope I can camp next summer, but am kind of afraid to go alone

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

@@CorsoLady I think you’ll find it can be done. There is plenty of rangers available to help. Get a good waterproof tent, walk in groups, use good ole common sense and you’ll be fine :).

[@CastleMc]

@@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals I totally get that-I'm sure it can be done but I'd want to be part of a group there as they recommend. Even then I would not be thrilled about walking through the bears

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

I went alone this last trip. When it came to walking to and from the falls, I simply waited for other people I can walk with. I wasn’t part of their group, but walked close enough as if I was :).

[@CorsoLady]

@@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals thank you!

[@waterst9]

Was there in 1986 and am heading back next week. Man ! The place has changed. heading for an extended trip into the 10K Smokes.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

@@waterst9 Glad you can make it back! I bet it was different back then , but at least the bears are the same :).

[@JordanLevine-p8k]

Hey: just watched your KZbin and it was fantastic. You give the best advice for visiting Katmai. It was a pleasure to meet you at katmai and we will continue to watch all your videos. Liam, Jack and Melissa all say hi and are looking forward to your next video.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Wonderful! It sure was nice meeting you and family while there. If you send me your email I can send some raw footage of you and the boys fishing (not color graded yet). I didn't include them in the vid because of under age rules with KZbin. Rather then responding with email on this public forum, feel free to contact me through facebook Let's Go Find Some Animals and I'll send over some footage.

[@michaelmoore6777]

Brown Bears are great swimmers.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

They sure are! They good at walking like humans too!

[@goodi2shooz]

No bears can't walk on water but they are strong swimmers.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

They sure are, hence “We kept our distance.”

[@Johnrj9595]

What camera gear did you take?

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Canon R6 with 100-500 mm lens. Couple of GoPros.

[@katieforeman7947]

Great video. I was lucky enough to camp at Katmai in September 2020. Chose September to avoid the mosquitos and see beautiful fat bears. I did take the water taxi instead of flying in with my group, but I ended up flying out with my group because the water taxi was cancelled but the flight wasn't.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

@@katieforeman7947 Thank you for the comment. I am hearing the water taxi cancels sometimes. Did they give you a reason?

[@katieforeman7947]

@@LetsGoFindSomeAnimalsYes, it was weather-related. The waves were too high.

[@ch56mc]

How is this a thing? Boats can handle way higher waves than the float planes.

[@shadywhite111]

​@@ch56mc float planes can land on Brooks lake during East wind days. Which is usually the type of wind that causes issues at Brooks.

[@jacobh1412]

I have reservations for September 12th - 14th, haven’t booked flights bc I’m worried about spending the $ and then not seeing many bears.. did you see plenty at the falls during your September trip?

[@dougkoontz1752]

What is the specific permit needed for the river trail and how much does it cost?

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Stop by the Ranger Station (across from Brooks Lodge where everyone eats) and they can get you a permit for about $6.

[@supacheef1]

Dammit I jumped at the tent/bear scare

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Sorry about that. Small sacrifice to gain subscribers :-).

[@StrongHamr]

Have you ever done wildlife photography in Grand Teton and/or Yellowstone?

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Although I have climbed the Grand and Teewinot and explored all around Yellowstone, I did so before I discovered photography. If only I knew then what I know now, but that gives me even more reason to go back.

[@JayWeis-g7d]

$450 for a ferry ride? What a rip off!

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Agreed.

[@TheSpirobulldog]

I think you are very wrong on your assessment of the planet vs boat. Boat cancels is far more unreliable. Just ask a ranger even.

[@LetsGoFindSomeAnimals]

Agreed. See update in description.