Katmai National Park and Preserve
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| Location: | Alaska, USA |
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| Area: | 4,725,188 acres (19,122 km²) |
| Established: | December 2, 1980 |
| Visitation: | 23,754 (in 2003) |
| Governing body: | National Park Service |
Katmai National Park and Preserve is a
Established on December 2, 1980, the park is located on the
There are at least fourteen active volcanoes within the national park, most recently Fourpeaked Volcano, which became active September 17, 2006 after more then 10,000 years of dormancy. Katmai is also well known for brown bears and the salmon which attract both bears and people. Katmai contains the world's largest protected brown bear population; it is estimated to be in excess of 2,000. Bears are especially likely to congregate at Brooks Falls, where there is a viewing platform. Many well known photographs of brown bears have been taken at Brooks Falls.
Activities at Katmai include hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing, paddling, boat tours, snow skiing, and interpretive programs.
This park contains numerous archaeological sites which indicate a long history of prehistoric occupations from the Paleoarctic tradition up to the Thule tradition.
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