COMING SOON: Alaska Grizzlies 2026
Lake Clark
Experience Highlights
- Dawn to Dusk Grizzly Bear Photography – 4 full days and 2 half days of guided up-close, on-the-ground bear photography in Lake Clark National Park
- Landscapes & Other Wildlife – stunning coastal Alaskan scenery and possible encounters with other local wildlife such as foxes, eagles, moose, and wolves
- Sumptuous meals – featuring fresh local seafood, meats and garden-grown greens prepared by Silver Salmon Creek Lodge’s executive Chef
At A Glance
Sep 5-12, 2026
Starts/Ends:
Anchorage, Alaska
TBD
Instructor:
Randall Ball
What's Included: Anchorage-Lake Clark flights; Lodging, Meals & Transportation in Lake Clark; National Park Fees, Local Guides & Photography Instruction
What's Not Included: Airfare to/from Anchorage, AK, Lodging & Meals in Anchorage, Travel Insurance (recommended), Personal Expenses (including alcohol), Extra activities (e.g. fishing), Gratuities. Anything not specifically listed as included.
“Everything a bear needs to eat is in one place. Bears gather in these estuaries in large numbers to eat and mate. Park biologists have counted as many as 219 brown bears within a 54 square mile area on the coast in recent years. There are few other places in the world where you can find as many bears living in such a small area.”
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— Lake Clark National Park website
Rich tidal flats, lush meadows, and salmon-filled streams make Lake Clark, Alaska prime habitat for a large population of coastal brown (aka grizzly) bears and one of the best places on the planet to photograph these apex predators. Join a small group of passionate image makers as we return to Lake Clark for a bucket-list worthy wildlife photography adventure.
Expand Your Photography Skills & Vision
Randall will be by your side throughout the trip to help you make the most of every opportunity and to offer tips, critiques and coaching.
We’ll use our day in Anchorage to review wildlife photography fundamentals – everything from proper tripod technique to exposure settings and focus modes. Ken will also cover more advanced tips specific to the conditions we will encounter in Lake Clark. We’ll also spend lots of time talking about practical ways to develop your Photographer’s Eye, recognize scenes that translate well as photographs, and improve your compositions.
In Lake Clark, expect long days of dawn-to-dusk bear photography with some downtime for meals and breaks with (optional) nightly sessions covering workflow and processing using Adobe Lightroom as well as image critiques.
Silver Salmon Creek Lodge
Enjoy the warm hospitality, fabulous meals and unbeatable location that have made Silver Salmon Creek Lodge renown among Alaska wilderness lodges since 1983.
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