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Major Partner Withdraws from Proposed Pebble Mine
Very big news today regarding the campaign to protect Bristol Bay. The major partner behind the proposed Pebble Mine has decided to exit the project.
We are home
Well, we’re back from another great season of adventuring and fishing in Alaska. We’re definitely all happy to be home but still transitioning back to city life – getting used to cell phones, computers, traffic and remembering those darn passwords! …
Guest Video – Charter flight to SAFARI Camp, 2013
Above is a guest made video from a couples fishing trip to SAFARI camp in 2013. It mostly highlights the stunning charter flight to camp in late July (via helicopter), but ends with some good trip photos.
Denali National Park
Quick Trip to Denali National Park Denali National Park is absolutely worth seeing. Period. Keep your fingers crossed for good weather to experience the most amazing views possible of the Alaska Range and Denali, the highest peak in north America. Generally …
Things to do on the Kenai Peninsula
The Kenai Peninsula is absolutely worth visiting. Just a few hours drive from Anchorage, it’s easy to access and offers great fishing, camping, sea kayaking, hiking, beautiful scenery, and good options for the whole family. But it comes with a price – lots of people. The …
Fifty Places to Fly Fish Author Chris Santella in Austin, TX
The Inspiration of Fly Fishing with Fifty Places author Chris Santella Is it the solitude of beauty of the natural settings where fish live? Is it the grace of casting? Or the singlemindedness of purpose the sport demands? Popular fly …
Alaska Bear Viewing Video
Yes, you will catch more fish than you thought possible, but at Alaska Wilderness SAFARI you’ll also experience some of the best bear viewing in Alaska. Literally. Except for a few famous Alaska bear viewing areas, like Brooks Falls or Hallo Bay in Katmai National Park …
Pebble Mine – TIME TO TAKE ACTION!
From the Sportsman’s Alliance for Alaska (SAA) Newsletter: TIME TO ACT IS NOW! EPA releases revised draft Bristol Bay Watershed Assessment Agency accepting public comments through May 31 On Friday, April 26, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency released its revised …
The Hot Shot Comet Lives
This year Umpqua, one of our favorite commercial fly manufacturers, discontinued one of the best and most productive salmon flies we’ve ever seen at our Alaska Wilderness SAFARI camp – the hot shot comet. There is obviously something about this fly that works so perfectly …
Alaska Fly Fishing Trip Advice & Tips – Summary
As you prepare for your upcoming (or future) Alaska fly fishing adventure, we have recently compiled a whole host of guide and guest advice, tips and mistakes to avoid to help you get the most out of your trip. Take …