At Bear Creek Outfitters, we have over 3 decades of experience of fly fishing in Southeast, Alaska and all over the world. We put together a comprehensive list of recommended fly fishing gear for Juneau, Alaska - our home. For us, packing light is always the goal, but...
Planning a fishing trip to Alaska is a lot of work! The two biggest questions to answer are usually Where and When? Alaska offers a diverse list of worldclass angling opportunities all over the State, but it's hard to beat Southeast, Alaska and the Tongass National...
Bear Nap at Pack Creek The Secret Science of Bear Hibernation: What Nature’s Ultimate Sleepers Can Teach Us Picture this: You decide to sleep for six months straight. No meals, no bathroom breaks, no movement beyond the occasional shift in position. For humans, this...
Why Bear Cubs Need Playtime (And What It Teaches Us About Our Own Little Cubs) Picture this: two fluffy brown bear cubs tumbling down a grassy hillside, wrestling and nipping at each other’s ears, their mother watching from nearby. It’s the kind of scene that makes...
Planning a trip to Juneau, Alaska, or anywhere in the State requires you to make some tough decisions. With limited time, and so much to see and do, it can be downright stressful deciding how to spend your precious vacation time in the Last Fontier! If you...
Dream Alaskan Fishing Trip Where to Purchase Travel Insurance to Protect Your Alaskan Dream Trip You’ve booked that dream cruise—perhaps a Mediterranean adventure, an Alaskan wilderness expedition, or a tropical Caribbean escape—and you’re already planning your shore...
Are you searching for an unforgettable encounter with one of nature’s most powerful creatures? Pack Creek bear viewing with Bear Creek Outfitters offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness wild brown bears in their natural Alaskan habitat. This thrilling...
Interested in fishing in Alaska? Southeast Alaska is as good as it gets! Southeast Alaska has some of the best fishing in the world for wild salmon, halibut, trout, char, and more! We’ve put together a list of our favorite places to fish in Southeast –...
A Way of Life in Alaska Alaska is home to more licensed pilots per capita than anywhere else in the USA, with more than 9,000 active pilots! According to the State of Alaska, 82% of communities depend on aviation year-round. With a such an enormous...