Bear Viewing in Alaska

It's easy to see bears in Alaska if you know where and how to look. Unlike the other 49 states, Alaska has good numbers of all three kinds of North American bears: black bears, brown bears (also called grizzlies), and polar bears. Alaska bear viewing trips on the coast are a great way to spot bears. There are many places to look, and being on a boat helps you watch without disturbing the bears. Eleanor Bryant, who works for Silversea Expeditions and has over 10 years of experience finding bears, says the best places to see them are near where they find food. She suggests looking in areas like rivers, wetlands, tall grass, and rocky shores. With that advice, here are seven solid tips for watching bears in Alaska.  Alaskan brown bear tours take you to areas where bears hibernate during the winter to survive when there's not enough food. So, seeing polar bears, black bears, or brown bears takes some extra effort. Bears start high up in the mountains early in the season and move d...