This Tlingit-led Experience Is Redefining Alaska's Bear Tours With Guides Who Share Generations of Local Knowledge
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This Tlingit-led Experience Is Redefining Alaska's Bear Tours With Guides Who Share Generations of Local Knowledge
""We saw four bears with John and Marilyn, while others on a larger tour saw none. The bears were incredible, but from the start we knew that this was about more than just seeing bears.""
""If guests are loud, the bears will simply disappear into the brush," Marilyn explained."
""We loved seeing the bears, eagles and other wildlife, but to...""
Chichagof Island near Icy Strait Point is home to one of the highest concentrations of brown bears, with densities reaching three bears per square mile. Visitors can join bear tracking excursions led by John and Marilyn Hillman, who combine wildlife tracking with Tlingit cultural knowledge. Their tours emphasize respectful wildlife observation and provide insights into local ecology and traditional uses of native plants. Guests appreciate the deeper experience, often seeing more bears than on larger tours, while also learning about Tlingit culture.
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