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Katmai National Park

Home of the Brown Bears of Brooks Falls AKA

"Fat Bear Week"

Brooks Falls, is located in Katmai National Park Preserve, Alaska and is famous for its spectacular brown bear sightings as they fish for salmon leaping upstream. Every summer, dozens of bears gather at the falls, creating one of the most iconic wildlife spectacles in the world. The site offers breathtaking views and is a prime destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.

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FAT BEAR WEEK

The bears are back!
From late June to September, tune in to the legendary Brooks Falls Bear Cam and watch brown bears feast on salmon in real time! Vote your favorite chunky champ for Fat Bear Week—nature’s fluffiest showdown from Sept. 22-29th.

📺 Watch live: Explore.org Bear Cam
🐾 Learn more: Katmai National Park Bearcam Guide
📚 Dive deeper: Unofficial Bear Guide + FAQs

It’s wild, it’s weirdly addictive!

Congrats to the new Champion: Backpack #89

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