Last updated: October 23, 2021
Place
McNeil River State Game Sanctuary
Quick Facts
Location:
McNeil River
Significance:
A world-renowned bear viewing location.
Designation:
National Natural Landmark
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The McNeil River State Game Sanctuary contains a portion of the McNeil River with a series of low, shallow falls that afford easy wading and good visibility for brown bears fishing for salmon. The concentration of bears fishing at the falls provides a world-renowned bear viewing opportunity. The site provides permanent protection for brown bear and other fish and wildlife populations and their habitats. It was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1968, and is 137,255 acres large.