While in Wrangell, we decided to take the tour to Anan Bear Observation post in the Tongass National Forest. This is one of the locations where you see bears catching the salmon as they return to their spawning grounds. It is also one of the sites usually featured in National Geographic or the nature shows. The bears were there in large numbers but mostly ignored us. We had a guide that lead the way and was carrying a weapon along with bear spray. We had to stop and wait for the bears to clear the trail several times to reach the observation platform and our return to the boat.

On the trip to Anan Bear Observation, we passed some cute harbor seals.

As you look at the pictures you will notice many salmon carcase laying about. The bears only eat the row, brains and guts as they are fating up for the winter. The rest of the left over salmon doesn't go to waste. The birds, otters, harbor seals etc eat what ever floats down stream. We watched as an eagle ate one. The eagle with the spots are the immature birds. 

It was a worthwhile tour that I would recommend to any one visiting the area.

So here come da bears!!! 

But mommy I don't want to do that, kids are the same everywhere.

 

Watch out Darlene!!! Yes they can come over the rail. The ranger said they kick the bears off the viewing area every morning.