• Rafters on the Alganak Wild River

    Alagnak

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December 19, 2012
Superintendent Named for Katmai National Park
A former deputy superintendent at Denali National Park will return to Alaska in February to take over as superintendent at Katmai National Park and Preserve, an area famous for its brown bears, sport fishing and an active volcanic landscape.

Did You Know?

Alagnak (Branch) River

In the local language, the word Alagnak means "making mistakes." According to a life-long area resident, "the channel is always changing, causing mistakes and getting lost." Every year the river changes and branches, which is why it is known locally as "Branch River."