From Wrangell
Tour 111

The AnAn Observatory is located 35 miles southeast of Wrangell on the mainland's Cleveland Peninsula about 34 miles southeast of Wrangell. Each summer thousands of spawning salmon attract Brown Bears, Black Bears, Bald Eagles, and seals that feed in the lagoon. These spawning migrations are partially blocked by a waterfall about 1/2 mile from saltwater. Black bears and some brown bears are attracted to these large numbers of fish migrating up this stream. The observatory is an open log style wood shelter with two entryways and viewing ports that overlook the creek and falls. A two level wooden deck provides additional room for viewing opportunities. An outdoor privy is available nearby.

One Day Tour (from Wrangell)

Day 1 

45-minute jet boat ride will bring you from Wrangell through the Eastern Passage to Anan Creek. Seals, Stellar Sea Lions, dolphins and occasional Orca feed on herring and smelt found along our route. On arrival there is a rainforest trail walk (1/2-mile) to the observatory platform. Guide gives bear safety briefing. The multi-level observatory platform provides excellent opportunities for viewing black and brown bears fishing 30 feet below or approximately 150 feet across river. Time spent at the platform is determined by the guide based on local conditions. Tour duration 6 hours.

Day trip includes: Local transfers, guided excursion to AnAn Creek and complimentary soft drinks.
Three day/two-night tour 

Day 1: Fly from wither Ketchikan or Juneau and arrive into the town of Wrangell. Transfer to the lodge is provided. Overnight at Harding’s Old Sourdough Lodge.

Day 2: Today, a 45-minute jet boat ride will bring you from Wrangell through the Eastern Passage to Anan Creek. Seals, Stellar Sea Lions, dolphins and occasional Orca feed on herring and smelt found along our route. On arrival there is a rainforest trail walk (1/2-mile) to the observatory platform. Guide gives bear safety briefing. The multi-level observatory platform provides excellent opportunities for viewing black and brown bears fishing 30 feet below or approximately 150 feet across river. Time spent at the platform is determined by the guide based on local conditions. Usually it is between 4 and 6 hours. Overnight Harding’s Old Sourdough Lodge.

Day 3:Transfer provided to airport by lodge shuttle after breakfast. Fly to either Juneau or Ketchikan. Tour ends upon arrival.

Round trip flight from Juneau or Ketchikan to Wrangell (or one way each direction), 2 nights accommodations including taxes. Guided hiking and bear viewing at AnAn Creek Observatory. Local transfers in Wrangell. 

Salmon runs begin in July through August, this is the best time for bear viewing at AnAn Creek. Wrangell is a spectacular destination and for other time periods, we suggest a full day riverboat tour of the Stikine River in lieu of the AnAn Creek tour.