The bears of Steep Creek

Steep Creek in JNU is one of the few places where during a specific time of year (Aug - mid Sept) you can see bears doing bear things almost on demand. Other areas are Brooks Falls, Pack Creek, Sweetheart Creek or Anan creek but those areas are difficult to reach. Steep Creek is accessible by auto and short walk. It has a walkway built across the creek where you can watch black bears fishing for their meals and literally get within a few feet of them. I found these guys this morning, sow and cub.

















Pack Creek on Admiralty Island (about 10 mile from town by boat or plane) attracts brown bears.