Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Alaska Peninsula NWR, King Salmon, Alaska : Established under the 1980 Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act along with Becharof National Wildlife Refuge for the protection of the region’s rich and diverse wildlife and habitats, Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge is a wilderness paradise. Alaska Peninsula is home to moose, caribou, wolves and more than 250 bird species including the bald eagle. Five types of Pacific salmon; chum, coho, sockeye, pink and king can be found in the rivers and lakes of this refuge. This abundance of salmon draws a large population of brown bears to the refuge to feed during spawning season. And one of Alaska’s largest caribou herds can be found here as they travel on their annual migration. Alaska Peninsula NWR provides spectacular wildlife observation and photographic opportunities as well as hiking, canoeing, and camping.