Visiting Brooks Falls in September - Katmai National Park

In September of 2023 we finally had the opportunity to stay at the Brooks Lodge in Katmai National Park. We had been entering the lottery for several years before we finally won a spot. It was awesome to stay at Brooks Camp and see all of the bears at Brooks Falls and along the river eating the salmon. This video also includes descriptions of traveling to Katmai, the lodging, the campground and other things you can see and do in Katmai National Park.
For more detailed information about traveling to Brooks Lodge or to check out my photo gallery from the trip, please check out my blog at:
www.joshrutledgephotography.c...
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[@rosetaggart.7269]

So glad you enjoyed your trip to Katmai would love to visit one day

[@joshrutledgephotography]

Thanks! It was an amazing trip, even with video you can't really capture the experience. I hope to get back there again some day. I hope you are able to visit as well!

[@CeriGoff]

Thank you for that comprehensive and informative video, it was so interesting to see the lodge and camp sites. You saw some absolute superstars at the falls, you caught gorgeous footage and pictures of 32 Chunk in particular. ( Big lad, scar on his nose)

[@joshrutledgephotography]

I am glad you enjoyed it! And yes, Chunk was pretty active while we were there. We saw him at the falls several times, and he was probably catching the most fish since he spent most of his time at the bottom of the falls.

[@fboutup]

Great video! Thanks for posting your efforts.
At the end - King Salmon airport EMPTY !! Still have nightmares of the scene. Haven't seen it empty since Alaska Air stranded five of us and we had the place to ourselves. Until the rep told us they had to lock the doors as there were no more flights and we must go outside for the night. Good memories ! Alaska Air had their act together last year somehow - almost everything ran on time. Pray for this summer.

[@joshrutledgephotography]

Wow, that doesn't sound like much fun. I am glad we did not have that experience. I don't think King Salmon is somewhere I would want to be stranded for a night. Not a lot of options there.

[@wanderblest]

Very informative video and beautiful footage ❤ we’ll be there in August of this year!!!

[@joshrutledgephotography]

That's awesome! Have a great time, it's a special place.

[@brendaloper]

We were there aug 23 and can’t wait to return. This is a great video.

[@joshrutledgephotography]

Thanks! And yes, we are already talking about trying to get back some day. Not the easiest trip to put together, but it's worth it.

[@jacobh1412]

Hey Josh! How many nights did you have in Katmai? Just curious!

[@joshrutledgephotography]

We were there for three nights. And basically, three days by the time you figure travel coming and going.