Our main reason for returning to Haines was the possibility of seeing bears feeding on salmon along the one mile long section of the Chilkoot River between Chilkoot Lake and where it empties into the Lutak Inlet. We had very good luck during this visit and saw many grizzly bears, including six sows with from one to three cubs each, for a total of 21 individual bears.
During our first visit to the river, we were advised to keep an eye on this path down to the water. We were told a specific bear tended to frequently use this path going to and from the river.
Sure enough, we saw this bear use that trail a few times.
This cub managed to discover an interesting object.
We also saw many Bald Eagles during our visits.
Unfortunately, we were not the only spectators.
Chilcoot Lake above the one mile river section where the bears are found
Fancy caterpillar seen on the access road
A cruise ship visiting Haines
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