As of today, in season, building toward peak (~June 30). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Each summer coastal brown bears gather in large numbers at the falls on the McNeil River to feed on spawning salmon.
The site, within McNeil River State Game Sanctuary, hosts some of the highest seasonal densities of brown bears in the world and is managed with strict limits on human visitors to protect bears and people.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| McNeil River Falls Viewing Platform (State Game Sanctuary) |
| Permitted Commercial Floatplane Drop / Guided Group Staging (operator-based access) |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.