Natural Exposures Explorers

Although I rarely visit a location twice, Silver Salmon Creek Lodge in Lake Clark National Park is the exception. Both visits were with Dan & Tanya, first in 2019 and again in 2024. In the case of the 2019 visit, salmon were plentiful, and the bears were having a feast. Also, in 2019, three bear cubs made for delightful images. In contrast, in 2024, the salmon run was weak, and for one only on a few times in decades, no bear cubs roamed this part of the park. However, these different conditions provided wonderful opportunities to photograph bears, especially Crimp, clamming in the beautiful morning light while others were spotted along and in the Red River! In addition, during this trip, the puffins were plentiful and, as always, beautiful!!! How great it was to return to this magical place!!!