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Katmai

United States

Katmai

LocationUnited States
RegionAlaska
TypeNational Park
Coordinates58.5060°, -155.0440°
EstablishedDecember 2, 1980
Area19122
Nearest CityKing Salmon (5 mi)
Major CityAnchorage (290 mi)
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About Katmai

Katmai National Park is famous for its brown bears, active volcanoes, and pristine wilderness. The park includes the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, formed by the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. It's best known for Brooks Falls, where bears gather to catch salmon.