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 Sky Lodge Launching the Ultimate Bear Viewing Adventure Under the expansive Alaskan sky where the hallowed Aleutian Mountain Range bows to the viridescent valley, comes the newest frontier in wilderness travel—Katmai Sky Lodge. In partnership with Alaska Bear Trips and perched just minutes from Brooks Falls, this private acre lodge offers front-row access to the world’s greatest show—the legendary titans of the tundra— Alaska’s brown bears.  Experience bears in their n

There is a legend of a great, magical bear that roamed the forests. No bear was its equal, and all people lived in awe and fear of its...