Tony Gorman

WRANGELL (2010-07-22) The first-ever Alaska Bearfest kicked off this week. In Wrangell, you can't talk about bears without mentioning the Anan Bear Observatory. The Observatory is one of the Wrangell Ranger District's biggest attractions. KSTK's Tony Gorman went down to Anan last week and filed this report.







Photo by KSTK News-A black stands in the way of visitors at the Anan Bear Observatory.



Photo by KSTK News-Visitors watch as a black bear makes its way down to the creek.



Photo by KSTK News-A sow gets food for her cub.



Photo by KSTK News-A black bear waiting for the perfect time to snag a pink salmon.



Photo by KSTK News-A brown bear makes an appearance at the Anan Bear Observatory.