We boarded a small plane at Natron Air in Soldotna with pilot/owner Tim and took off into the wild blue yonder across the Cook Inlet to Kamishak Bay. It was an uncharacteristically clear, warm, sunny day; the scenery was awesome! Tim pointed out a few brown bear and said we'd land if the bears were close to the beach. I thought he was kidding...but no, when he sighted enough bears to bother with, he pointed that little plane toward an opening between the mountains...AND WE LANDED ON THE BEACH!!
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The tide is coming in fast, and we're on the other side of those trees watching the bears.
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| Crescent Lake |
Mom and the babies! Apparently, all these bears are females. They do not let the bruins get near when they have babies...because the brutes will eat them!! It is hard to imagine a bear waking up in the spring after a delightfully long winter's sleep...only to open her eyes to find three fuzzy babies squealing for something to eat. What a shock! It's a wonder she doesn't eat them herself. :-)
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| Snoozing... |
The flight back over the glaciers was spectacular. We did see some seals and a small caribou herd...but somehow they paled by comparison.
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| The top of Double Glacier |
Diamond M and Natron Air gave us an incredible day!
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Wow, just came upon this. It is so nice to randomly find a blog like this. I am glad you had a great time and hope to se you again! Janet Pope, Natron Air, INC
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