Two-for-one bear viewing special

• Every year, from early July into mid-August, as many as 300,000 salmon return to spawn in Anan Creek. That means the Anan Bear & Wildlife Observatory is a paradise for bears. It is also one of the few places in the world where black and brown bears share the same fishing spot. Anan is located within the Tongass National Forest and has special protected status for two miles on either side of the creek.
• Our Anan trips begin with an hour-long jetboat ride through the Back Channel, a scenic waterway separating Wrangell Island from the mainland. Upon arrival at the observatory trailhead, we're greeted by USFS interpreters who give a quick talk about proper people behavior in bear country. It’s an easy to moderate half-mile walk from the beach to the viewing platform. The trail winds through the rainforest, along a lagoon on a boardwalk with steps. It’s not unusual to see bears on the trail. The viewing platform overlooks a small waterfall.
• The bears gather where the fish pool together, attempting to leap over the falls. During the salmon run, more than a hundred bears may come to the cold waters of the creek to eat their fill, and because the bears are interested only in the fattiest parts of the fish, there’s plenty left for other animals: bald eagles, ravens, otters, harbor seals, and more.
• The bears are habituated to human presence on the viewing platform, so they simply go about their business of eating and getting fat for the winter. Bears wade into the stream, grab a fish, and then come back ashore, as if posing for photos. Our guides carry guns and pepper spray for your safety and the bears'. There has never been an injury incident involving human and bear interactions at Anan, however we don’t recommend this tour for children under seven. Please call for more information.

"Your hosts, Bruce & Christie, have been long-time residents of Wrangell for many years.  Christie is a lifetime Wrangellite born and raised in this lovely friendly town.  She is part Tlingit and her crest is the Raven-Frog, and her native name is “Daskawah”.  She retired in 2012 from the City and Borough of Wrangell after serving 32 years of public service.

Bruce has lived in Wrangell for 39 years and is originally from Wells, Maine.  His love of fishing, hunting, hiking and camping drew him to Alaska.  He’s been a carpenter for 40 years!

The B&B is housed on the main floor, which is shared with the Jamieson’s residence on the upper floor.  Guests will have access to a fully equipped kitchen, dining, and living area.

The master bedroom has a ½ bathroom; flat screen television; free wifi; and a queen size bed.  The second bedroom has a queen size bed, flat screen television, and free wifi.  Both bedrooms share a single bathroom with shower.

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A continental breakfast is included in your room fee, each morning of your stay. 

We rent to one party only, whether that be friends or family."