Brooks Falls - Things to Know Before You Go: Fun Foto Tips & Trips Episode #40

Going to Brooks Falls on your Bucket List? It was ours. My boyfriend and I are serious photographers and videographers. I had so many questions. When is the best time to go to Brooks Falls? Is it worth it to go to Brooks Falls in September? Should we take the float plane or the water taxi to Brooks Falls? When is the best time to shoot Brooks Falls? What is the food in the Brooks Lodge like? Should we camp or stay in the lodge at Brooks Falls? Can I get Wi-Fi at Brooks Lodge? How strict are the weight limits on the planes to King Salmon and Brooks Falls? How are we going to charge our cameras at Brooks Falls? How much does all this cost? How long should we stay at Brooks Falls? Is there phone service at Brooks Lodge? How far do we have to hike to get to Brooks Falls? Is the 10,000 Smokes Tour worth it? How do we get the most out of our meal at Brooks Lodge? Where is the best place to camp at Brooks Campground? Should I get a Brooks River Corridor Permit? Is Brooks Falls Wheeled Mobility User Accessible? How do I recommend you prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime trip? And most importantly, if you didn't get reservations to Brooks Lodge or Brooks Campground, is there any way to still go? I got through all this and more! Enjoy!
- timestamps -
00:00 - Introduction To Fun Foto Tips and Trips
00:19 - Fly-In on Google Maps
00:37 - When are the Bears at Brooks Falls?
01:21 - The Pros and Cons of Going at Peak-Mid July
02:06 - Our Experience of Trying to Get Reservations
03:44 - Brooks Lodge in September
04:30 - Challenges for Brooks Campers after the Lodge Closes
07:58 - How to Book your Trip Based on Cancellations
09:05 - Flying to Brooks Falls/Hotel Recommendations in King Salmon
13:40 - How to be More Likely to Sit Up Front with the Pilot
14:27 - Water Taxi Pros and Cons
16:06 - No Cell Phone or Wi-Fi
16:25 - Brooks Lodge Pros and Cons
17:31 - Meals at Brooks Lodge and our Recommendations - The Half Price Half Meal
19:04 - How to Charge your Camera Gear
19:27 - Staying in the Campground
20:17 - Hiking Distances to Lodge and Falls
20:39 - Campground Rules/Recommendations
21:37 - Bathrooms, Gear, and Food Caches
23:24 - Bathroom with Electricity and Showers
24:10 - The Best Camp Sites
24:41 - Get a Tarp to Go Over Your Tent
25:06 - Back Country Camping Requirements
26:32 - Rules for Brooks Camp for Bear Safety
29:19 - Use the Food Cache near the Lodge for Lunch
30:10 - Rangers Handle the Bears
30:36 - Did I Feel Safe at Brooks?
31:57 - Learn the Bears with Bears of Brooks River.pdf and Webcam Before You Go
33:07 - Best Times of Day to Go to the Falls
33:49 - I Recommend September
34:06 - Shooting Troubles Rain, Foggy Lens, Sun Position
34:48 - Minimum 3-Day Stay
35:29 - Bugs in September
35:50 - 10,000 Smokes Tour Recommendations
36:22 - Brooks River Corridor Pass
38:10 - Wheeled Mobility Users

[@jeanbeanofthewoods6258]

Very informative! Thank you.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

That is exactly what I wanted to hear. Thank you for taking the time to let me know

[@smithsark77]

Thank you for this. Going there in Sep 2023. Fingers crossed we see Otis

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Ooooh! A little jealous! I hope you see Otis too. I love him! The first half of September is an amazing time to go.

[@tomeauburn]

Lots of great info

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Thank you! You should go!

[@ShawnQuish0904]

Get video, going in July. Did the Trading Post or the lodge sell t-shirts?

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Yes, the trading post does

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

What dates did you go? I'm booked for July 12-15 this summer.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

We went in early September

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

Noticed people were using tripods the main viewpoint, which isn't allowed. I guess they don't care as much when there's not as many people.

[@pediatricPTexercises]

Correct