Katmai National Park - Camping with Bears, Flying over Volcanos & More

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  • @XiongBearTravel
    @XiongBearTravel ปีที่แล้ว +25

    As someone who loves Bears, Katmai is a dream destination and u guys are so lucky to have this experience 😊

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It was a once in a lifetime trip, I was blown away

  • @nlenzi6315
    @nlenzi6315 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Grazer is THE best mama bear. She is ferocious protecting her coys and cubs. Grazer deserved this year's designation.

  • @charlesmetherd9136
    @charlesmetherd9136 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Everyone of these Alaska videos you've been sharing are absolutely amazing! Next year I am retiring. Several months in Alaska is on the bucket list. Your videos are helping me to plan the trip.

  • @rhondaz356
    @rhondaz356 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We get all of these "close encounters" and experiences, from the comfort of our homes. Thank you, Josh for taking us with you, and your wife. These videos are absolutely FANtastic. I always learn so much.🌊 🐻 🐻‍❄ 👏🏻

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My pleasure! So glad you enjoyed it!

  • @DefinitelyNotAGuru
    @DefinitelyNotAGuru ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm someone who struggles to chill out but your videos do an amazing job of it - always amazing!

  • @prowrestlingisart6742
    @prowrestlingisart6742 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m glad you got a great payoff for all the time and effort you put in to experience the bears. Awesome video

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the comment, so glad you enjoyed it!

    • @prowrestlingisart6742
      @prowrestlingisart6742 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ThroughMyLens i get to see and enjoy many places from the comfort of my couch thanks to you!

  • @louise3993
    @louise3993 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another epic adventure for you all. How cool that you were able to see that many bears. Those mosquitos have got to be a pain in the butte. Thanks for taking us along. Be safe.

  • @mimikarenbryant7325
    @mimikarenbryant7325 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Enjoyed visiting Katmai "through your lens!" Liked the way you showed us details about the park, camping, storage, etc. Such amazing views from the float plane and so interesting! The best of course, was all the bear activity you witnessed! Yay, Grazer! She's a skilled fisherwoman!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad you enjoyed it. I agree, Grazer is so amazing to watch!

  • @lornahardin4563
    @lornahardin4563 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was very impressive. Loved the feeling of being there with you and seeing the beauty.

  • @patriciatennery3021
    @patriciatennery3021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to spend some time with you, Amy. I’m used to Pops, so it was a great video.

  • @treytracytravel
    @treytracytravel 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad I found this channel. Such amazing content. Y’all are so authentic and personable and fun to watch. I’m a travel agent and I love Alaska. Going back in February for a winter tour. This video makes me want to get back up there quickly. Thanks for sharing!

  • @christinerolle3876
    @christinerolle3876 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u so much Josh and Amy for taking us along!! So...jealous and i would definitely add on my bucket list.love that camping idea.!

  • @hedycohen9804
    @hedycohen9804 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous video! Thank you Josh! Thank you Amy!

  • @mariamjehn7071
    @mariamjehn7071 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful!! 💕 lovely couple!! I’m so impressed with your blogs!!

  • @elayned6147
    @elayned6147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoy your videos, I always feel like I’ve been there after watching. It’s a very relaxing experience. Thanks ❤👍🐻

  • @tompfeiffer2755
    @tompfeiffer2755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best video I’ve ever seen of Katmai! Congratulations on bucket list items. The happiness on your faces was awesome to see.😊

  • @wildzenventures
    @wildzenventures ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh this is my favorite video so far! I love Bears! Your footage was great. I’m so happy you wife could join you … happy trails

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad you liked it and thanks for the comment!

  • @chrissanfino761
    @chrissanfino761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video again Josh. As often in national parks, the less popular viewing platform had the better experience. It's on our bucket list

  • @annette3488
    @annette3488 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved this video!! I have watch these brown on explorer cams! So glad you & your wife got to experience a trip of a life time!!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      They are so fun to watch on the online cameras, I like to watch them too

  • @nidiavega4052
    @nidiavega4052 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing! Not sure I would ever be this brave. But your videos are so amazing I’m ok with following along on your adventures. 😊

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you like them! Thanks for following along!

  • @WinonaPhillips
    @WinonaPhillips 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Josh, your Alaskan videos are absolutely incredible!! Thank you!

  • @karinjones4380
    @karinjones4380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Most detailed explanation Doing this national park that I’ve seen. I’m glad the two of you had some time together with out with the kids but someday you’ll bring them back I am sure!

  • @stopngosteve04
    @stopngosteve04 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Josh and Amy! This is the one we have been waiting for!! We were addicted to that Webcam all summer!!

  • @caterlinachung185
    @caterlinachung185 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much fun to see both of you enjoying the trip to Katmai. It is merely once in a lifetime experience. Love to see Amy go with Josh for the trip and Pop babe sitting for the kids, miss Pop too...🤩

  • @craigmartin1727
    @craigmartin1727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the videos with pops but Amy was great! Love your videos.

  • @diamondbackking4141
    @diamondbackking4141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite vlog so far ! Keep up the good work!!!

  • @hammockstocoasters
    @hammockstocoasters ปีที่แล้ว

    Phenomenal! Absolutely phenomenal! New bucket list item for me! Thank you for sharing.

  • @robingastonia
    @robingastonia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great video. I watch the live cams during the summer. I am familiar with some of the bears, 747, Bucky, Grazier and of course King Otis. This is one of the most amazing places. I love to watch the coys in the spring, coy- cub of the year. I love the chats with Mike Fitz and the rangers during the cam season. I have learned so much about bears. It was snowing the other day on the cam and there was just enough power to run the solar panels. The bears will be in hibernation very soon if not already. Thank you for sharing your experience.

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad you enjoy the park and the cameras! I agree, it is so cool to have the cameras in a remote place like this

  • @treasureinme
    @treasureinme ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the wonderful video! I have been watching the live bear cams for a few years but it was great to see the whole experience of going there. I'd love to go some day!

  • @MovingToAdventure
    @MovingToAdventure ปีที่แล้ว

    Katmai is at the top of the national park bucket list!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you make it there in the future!

  • @ErinZavasky
    @ErinZavasky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Katmai is one of the top national parks I want to visit, and this video didn’t disappoint!! 🐻 The Valley of 10,000 Smokes looks crazy too!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you get there one day, it is a special place

  • @rephaelrechitzky9763
    @rephaelrechitzky9763 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic trip. Beautiful place. Thank you for sharing.

  • @LindaSolis-b9s
    @LindaSolis-b9s ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh wow- you guys got to visit Katmai!!! How exciting!! 😀

  • @kellyjohnson3617
    @kellyjohnson3617 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What an amazing experience. Thanks for sharing it

  • @marvincarter870
    @marvincarter870 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh this is so nice to see Josh's wife Amy get to come along on this adventure.

  • @katefernstrom
    @katefernstrom ปีที่แล้ว

    I was at Katmai last summer and your video was excellent!

  • @AnandSingh-mt1xq
    @AnandSingh-mt1xq ปีที่แล้ว

    Super Awesome to see this and relive our experience at Katmai a year back. We went there in August end (also known as end of season) so there were less crowd and no timer system. Worked well for us because we did the day trip float plane trip from anchorage and ended up spending all our time at the viewing deck , even skipped the lunch at the lodge for it. This reminds me to go there again and try to do the Valley of 10000 smokes too. Great video !

  • @gunurum
    @gunurum 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You guys and your pops are amazing.

  • @TheKds9999
    @TheKds9999 ปีที่แล้ว

    That must be absolutely amazing!

  • @denaparrish4948
    @denaparrish4948 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful scenery. You guys are very brave. Thanks for sharing.

  • @natlovell122
    @natlovell122 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing stuff Josh, thanks for sharing such a cool experience!

  • @crazylarry1959
    @crazylarry1959 ปีที่แล้ว

    The bears are incredible josh

  • @KristiBranstetter
    @KristiBranstetter ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cool experience!

  • @diamondbackking4141
    @diamondbackking4141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a new subscriber and LOVE 💕 your videos !!!

  • @rolex87
    @rolex87 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I must have showed up a couple weeks after you left. I remember seeing the first big numbers of salmon jumping on the webcam as I was waiting my flight to King Salmon. I'm glad you both had a fun time!

  • @maryfettig3378
    @maryfettig3378 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see Amy 😊

  • @tripledoublegainz3612
    @tripledoublegainz3612 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best ‘catch’ of the video…Amy ❤️

  • @wanderlust62
    @wanderlust62 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was amazing!

  • @markvetter4834
    @markvetter4834 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was a great video!

  • @JacobFu
    @JacobFu ปีที่แล้ว

    this looks so amazing!!

  • @realalaskaliving
    @realalaskaliving ปีที่แล้ว

    Aww, that was AWESOME Josh! And I wish I could’ve met Amy while you guys were here. Katmai is my favorite park in all of AK!! Hello to Pops:)

  • @Harames
    @Harames ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool! I hope to be able to go and see the bears myself one day

  • @nancycamaquin6648
    @nancycamaquin6648 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for such an informative and unique video. I will never be able to go to Alaska but love being an armchair observer. Besides, your videos are so well photographed and narrated I always feel like I am there with you. Outstanding video!!!!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      SO kind of you to say that, I am really glad the videos give you that sense of adventure

  • @johanna7254
    @johanna7254 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an incredible adventure. I've been watching the Kamai cams for the past couple years. Currently watching Explore's polar bear cams!!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow, I need to look up the polar bear cameras!!

  • @tcbtcb
    @tcbtcb 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very cool. I’m going mid July also and was surprised the jacket (cool and raining) you had on and bummer not many fish as that is suppose to be the peak time. Thanks for your videos as they are a big help in my trip planning.

  • @sammychicken4290
    @sammychicken4290 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely stunning Josh & Amy.
    Incredible to see Bears n their natural habitat.
    The only time we can see a bear here in Australia is @ a zoo.
    Safe travels & kind regards from Adelaide, South Australia.

  • @debbirbodner5358
    @debbirbodner5358 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a interesting place, beautiful land.

  • @willdunham8873
    @willdunham8873 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! I got the chance to go to Katmai over the summer while I was working at Blue Fly B&B such an amazing experience!

  • @TianshengSun
    @TianshengSun ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad you saw some bears! Such a magical experience! I went to Kodiak for bears and unfortunately it was bad year. We did see some bears but not that many as we expected. It is what it is and I am glad that I did get to go no matter what as a lot of people planning to visit Katmai did not see a single bear or the day trip tours got cancelled so it could have been worse. Planning my trip to Katmai and hoping my luck at Katmai will be better next time!

  • @Maneerat.boucaud
    @Maneerat.boucaud 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This place is one of the most Amazing place in the world 💕 your video is so beautiful 👍👏

  • @cheryltaylor8124
    @cheryltaylor8124 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a beautiful video thank you 😊 ❤so much for sharing I have never been there I hope 🤞 one day I can ❤

  • @shelleyduff5840
    @shelleyduff5840 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey you two! I reeeeally enjoyed your video on the whole of Brooks Falls and the Valley of Ten thousand Smokes! Fantastic to say the least! I would've done the exact same ( maxing out time to view the bears). I see that it would be no problem camping as opposed to staying in the cabins. It looks VERY SAFE to me! Ty again for this beautiful video! I HAVE TO GO THERE! 😅❤

  • @coltonhill2646
    @coltonhill2646 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is very well done! Thank you for sharing. Planning a trip for 2026!!

  • @coleenrose1635
    @coleenrose1635 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grazer grazering! 0:08 😁❤️

  • @leslieochoa88
    @leslieochoa88 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dream national park to visit.

  • @sharene411
    @sharene411 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great trip.

  • @katieandjoeonthego
    @katieandjoeonthego 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We went to Katmai at the end of June 2023 and the salmon weren’t at the falls yet. The extra two weeks between our trip really helped out.
    We are heading back in 2025 for the first week of August, hopefully more bears! 🐻

  • @mariamjehn7071
    @mariamjehn7071 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you and Pop! ❤❤ Big time!! Xxoo😊

  • @raulsphotography
    @raulsphotography ปีที่แล้ว

    One word! WOW!!!!!!!

  • @PatriciaManasia
    @PatriciaManasia 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved to see our boy 32 Chunk on your video too 😉

  • @MagellanandGreyhound
    @MagellanandGreyhound ปีที่แล้ว

    Those bears were incredible. I would have lost my mind with those mosquitoes though.

  • @rvcruising
    @rvcruising ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!!! ❤ (Minus the mosquitoes… 😳)

  • @jimgreen5788
    @jimgreen5788 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You 2 are a good-looking couple, with Amy taking up the great majority of that responsibility, and doing it very well, I might add. 😀

  • @PatriciaManasia
    @PatriciaManasia 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Our Queen Grazer ❤️🐻

  • @Achapunjabi
    @Achapunjabi ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Josh,
    I always watch your videos since they are very detailed and simple
    Can you share some of the gears which you use for video and editing etc.
    Thank you

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      You can see all the gear I use in this video -- The Camera Gear I use for my Travel Videos in 2023
      th-cam.com/video/hAJBGPVysHY/w-d-xo.html

  • @runningrock124
    @runningrock124 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good video!

  • @IMJAFO2
    @IMJAFO2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can see you jumping into that river and fight off those bears for the Salmon. Then, you can say to Amy, "Look hon, I got dinner!!!"

  • @barbarabladen8963
    @barbarabladen8963 ปีที่แล้ว

    EPIC!!!!

  • @robertschaefer3223
    @robertschaefer3223 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could bearly watch this video....

  • @user-cx5xe7wv6l
    @user-cx5xe7wv6l หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved the videos! It is helping me plan our plan for 2025. Quick question-for your kayaking trip-could you rent them or were they available since you camped? I would like to stay in King Salmon a few days and take the boat taxi to Katmai to see Brooks Falls and we would like to kayak, if possible.

  • @beach4me2007
    @beach4me2007 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I missed getting a campsite this year. I'll try again next year.

  • @rickbagwell1229
    @rickbagwell1229 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Holy Moly

  • @C-TOS
    @C-TOS ปีที่แล้ว

    I love bears... preferably at the current distance I am from them right now.😂

  • @chuzabolger615
    @chuzabolger615 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi , I love your video guys , I just would like to know please how you did the reservation for the water taxi . I know we have to flight from Anchorage/kings Salmon . So how much you paid? Did you do your water taxi reservation with anticipation? Please I so much appreciate your info . Thank you tones !!

  • @marshmallows5641
    @marshmallows5641 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grazer! 🐻

  • @rita1259-y5c
    @rita1259-y5c ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't see you carrying any bear spray! I'd have had a canister in each hand!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's actually hard to even get bear spray here cause you can't take it on the plane. The bears have so much food though they basically pay you no attention

  • @IMJAFO2
    @IMJAFO2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you see Yogi Bear and Boo Boo while you were at the Katmai National Park and Brooks Falls?

  • @michellerichardson4200
    @michellerichardson4200 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was, by far, the best Vlog I’ve seen on Katmai! What an amazing experience! We look forward to getting their someday too! What month did y’all visit? How was the lottery process for the campsite? I believe it’s in January every year? Thanks for sharing with all of us!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      We visited in July. Getting a campsite is hard! I tried to get two nights and was happy to even get one. Check the dates for when they go on sale and be ready and refreshing if you are trying to get one. They were sold out almost instantly.

    • @michellerichardson4200
      @michellerichardson4200 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThroughMyLens thank you! Yes, I’ve heard similar stories! I plan to start trying in 2025 and just keep on till we get a spot!! Meanwhile, we are blessed to have so many other gorgeous NParks to visit! Looking forward to next weeks video already! Your truly helping with our future trip planning! Don’t feel so overwhelmed after watching your vlogs!!😊

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@michellerichardson4200 We really are blessed to have so many good ones! So glad the videos help your planning!

    • @cyrilantoney5042
      @cyrilantoney5042 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @ThroughMyLens Thanks so much for your videos! They’re all beautifully shot and definitely an inspiration for our bucket list! We’ve been especially following your Alaska series as we’ll be visiting next summer!
      Do you mind sharing what week or days in July you went? I’ve read that some years the salmon run is delayed so just hoping Mother Nature cooperates with us as we’ll be visiting the first week of July. Would you recommend camping for two nights if you’re able to get a reservation or was a single night enough? Also, did you happen to rent the camping gear from Anchorage?
      Sorry for all the questions! :)

  • @mariamjehn7071
    @mariamjehn7071 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love 💕 you folks to 🌙 moon!!

  • @JohnDoe-xk8iy
    @JohnDoe-xk8iy ปีที่แล้ว

    Of all your travels
    What is the one place you would pick to see over and over and over if you only had one option.

  • @nikeduck24
    @nikeduck24 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mosquitos look fun

  • @C-TOS
    @C-TOS ปีที่แล้ว

    2000 grizzlies at walking distance from a tent campground... they gave you a pin... it is likely why they gave you a homing device, so if a bear grabs a bite, they know where you are. 😢

  • @we_andyou
    @we_andyou ปีที่แล้ว

    😊😊

  • @tahirrazzaq9494
    @tahirrazzaq9494 ปีที่แล้ว

    This should be good!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you liked it!

    • @tahirrazzaq9494
      @tahirrazzaq9494 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThroughMyLens yes! I don’t think there’s a video of yours I haven’t liked Josh! Looking forward to next Sunday! I can’t wait to see the Gates of the Arctic video! That park is so remote. It fascinates me!

  • @morenonesense
    @morenonesense 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man, how long in advance did you reserve your campsite at Brooks Camp? Also, isn't the price of the boat the same as the plane from King Salmon to Brooks Camp ($225 each way)?

  • @jphan21
    @jphan21 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s so confusing seeing so much sun light at 9PM, especially since it’s super dark at 5PM right now. If you weren’t camping, do you think a day trip with young kids is safe to do?

    • @CTeves97
      @CTeves97 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely you get briefed on everything when you arrive a day trip would be perfect!

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea, most people do a day trip and there is a lot of people walking around the park at that time. I would personally wait till my kids are older though since it is expensive and I want to make sure they are ready to enjoy it

  • @Tom37323
    @Tom37323 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the Top Five TML's :-) But $18 for a BLT, ouch.

  • @violetbf3773
    @violetbf3773 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was it scary to camp out there, knowing there was lots of bears closed by?

  • @KattadaIbrahim
    @KattadaIbrahim 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3:00 pm.... Wow are you guyzz not scared?😅

  • @kirkbobo1363
    @kirkbobo1363 ปีที่แล้ว

    How far advance did you schedule the cg /flight/boat ride in order to experience brook falls bears?

    • @ThroughMyLens
      @ThroughMyLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      For camping it was in January I believe and it sold out almost instantly. So if you want to do it, be sure to be ready right when they go on sale. I got the boat ride about 2 months in advance and the Alaska flight around the same time. Hope that helps!