Nestled in the rugged beauty of Alaska’s Katmai National Park—where wild rivers tumble over salmon-filled waterfalls—one family’s legacy has helped shape both the tourism and aviation landscape of the region. At the center is Sean Petersen, owner and operator of Fly Katmai, an aviation company specializing in day trips to the world-renowned bear viewing and fishing areas of Brooks Falls.

Katmai National Park holds a special place in the heart of Alaskans. For 10,000 years, since the close of the last ice age, the progression

The lodge not only boasts cozy and comfortable cabins and on-site fish processing, but also personal guided activities such as glacier tours

For 25 years, Jen Culbertson worked for the state of Alaska as a river ranger, boat ranger, and abackcountry patrol officer. Her husband...