Alaska's parks
Katmai National Park and Preserve
Visitors go to see grizzlies and site of volcanic blast
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Viewing stands let visitors watch brown bears snap salmon out of the river.
Camping
Hikers can take off about anywhere in the park but may not camp within five miles of Brooks Camp, and they are expected to practice bear safety. A shuttle bus carries hikers the 23 miles to the Valley of 10,000 Smokes.
Weather
The climate is wet and cool. The average July low-high temperature range at nearby King Salmon is 46 to 63.
The record low in winter is 56 below.
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 Sitka National Historical Park
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Lake Clark National Park
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Kobuk Valley National Park
Alaska's national monuments
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