About This BlogBears. Salmon. Volcanoes. Wilderness. Culture. These are the terranes of Katmai. Each is distinct, but in combination these features create a place like no other. Read about the uniqueness of Katmai in this blog. Witnesses to A Landscape of Contradictions – The Rediscovery Of A 1917 National Geographic Society Expedition Camp
October 02, 2016
In 2013, a ranger stumbled upon the remnants of a National Geographic Society basecamp in the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. This summer, 2016, our team of archaeologists returned to the site and found a landscape of contradictions. Explorers of Katmai Country: Robert F. Griggs (1881-1962)
December 10, 2014
Explorers of Katmai Country: In this continuing series of posts, we’ll highlight different people tied to Katmai’s varied history. Today, we focus on Robert F. Griggs who led the charge to protect the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. No single individual has made longer lasting impacts on Katmai's modern history. Explorers of Katmai Country: Ivan Petroff (1842-1896)
November 04, 2014
Explorers of Katmai Country: In this series of posts, we’ll highlight a different person tied to Katmai’s varied history. Explorers of Katmai Country: Alphonse Pinart (1852-1911)
October 30, 2014
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