Katmai Park Alaska - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR

05/29/2008 07:51:34 PM · #1

Has anyone been here , I'm going in August and would like some advice on weather, I'm also staying in Homer for a few days and then going up to Denali

antares1966

Nikon D7200

05/29/2008 08:26:20 PM · #2

Lifted from the National Park Service webpage:

The weather across Katmai can vary considerably during the course of a single day from heavy rain, to cold winds, to warm sun, and back to heavy rain. Summer temperatures range from upper 30s to low 80s and almost constant winds. Visitors to the park should be prepared for all types of weather.

Summers in Katmai are cool with frequent high winds and rain. Please note that following heavy rainstorms, most rivers in Katmai rise quickly and become extremely hazardous to cross. Insects can be intense and headnets are recommended.

Would definitely second the sentiment about the bugs, buy some industrial strength bug dope, there are mosquitos up there that have been known to carry away small children :)

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06/03/2008 05:47:54 PM · #3

08/25/2008 09:52:49 PM · #4

Do we have a DPC people in Anchorage Alaska , I am going up there this week if anyone wants to meet up .

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/04/2008 02:09:41 AM · #5

Message edited by author 2008-09-04 21:54:28.

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

09/04/2008 03:02:12 AM · #6

Dang, I wish you had PM'd me when you were in Anchorage...we could have met up. I never saw this thread until now. I live just an hour north of Anchorage.
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09/04/2008 09:38:22 PM · #7

I am back in anchorage tonight , leaving in the morning , I was also in Denali for the last 3 days , To bad It would have been nice . This is a amazing place

09/04/2008 10:04:37 PM · #8

09/04/2008 10:12:17 PM · #9

09/06/2008 03:06:22 PM · #10

Some dog I found in Alaska

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/09/2008 10:54:52 PM · #11

Denali State Park AK

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

09/10/2008 02:49:35 AM · #12

I left you some more comments. The last one of the moose - crossing the road - is a typical sight in Alaska. Just in the Matanuska Valley alone, 200-300 of these huge beasts are struck by cars each year. It barely puts a dent into the moose population, but destroys a perfectly good car.

09/11/2008 09:09:51 PM · #13

Geographic Harbor AK