Breakaway Adventures/Anan 1(888)385-2488

Owners & Operators Eric and Roxanne Yancey
P.O. Box 2107 Wrangell, AK 99929
Local phone (907) 874-2488
Toll Free 1 (888) 385-2488
e-mail: eric@BreakawayAdventures.com

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We offer transportation service to the USFS Anan Recreation Cabin to learn more about location and description click HERE (F/S link). Money Back Gaurantee

Breakaway Adventures now offers two separate tours for the Anan Wildlife Observatory experience.

1) One is the "Guided" tour, with this tour you will arrive at Anan in one of our top of the line jet boats and the vessel skipper will accompany you on the trail both on the way to and return from the Observation platform and also stay at the Observatory platform with you.

2) Second tour is "Unguided" tour, with this tour you will be transported to Anan via one of our top of the line jet boats, you will then be on your own to hike the trail to the Observation platform and return to the vessel at the appointed time.

Bears!!! Eagles!!! Fish!!! Seals!!! That is what you'll see on your trip to Anan Wildlife Observatory (F/S link). Located approximately 35 miles southeast of Wrangell in the Tongass National Forest, Anan is a nature lover's dream come true. Be sure to check out our photo gallery page to see what it is all about.

Beginning in July, Pink Salmon arrive at Anan creek to spawn. Although Pink Salmon average only 3-5 pounds, they make up for their size by quantity at Anan creek, which supports an annual run that is estimated to be in the 250,000 range. Now that's a lot of salmon! Anan creek literally turns black with salmon on their way to spawn up stream. This naturally attracts Brown and Black Bear, Bald Eagles and Harbor Seals.

As we pull up to Anan, the action starts right away as Harbor Seals and Bald Eagles greet and entertain you. As your skipper secures the boat, a U.S. Forest Service representative tells of the necessary regulations at Anan to keep it a safe and enjoyable place for all. As we depart on our 1/2 mile walk to the observatory, your guide will point out various types of flora and fauna, birds and other wildlife that may be viewed while walking the boardwalk trail. The walk on the trail is often described as "worth the trip in itself!" After arriving at the observation deck, enjoy and take in the wonderful surroundings of majestic trees and rushing water as the bear feed on the salmon they catch out of Anan creek. This all takes place within 50 feet of you or closer. In 1999 a photo blind was built at creek level just across the stream from the main bear feeding area. This puts bear catching salmon about 20 feet in front of you!!! You can't beat that. Of course don't forget to watch for Bald Eagles flying by and setting in the huge Sitka Spruce trees at eye level.

Advanced reservations are required for this tour as only a limited number of clients are allowed at Anan per day and season !

Trip time: 6-8 hrs. Departure times are flexible according to passenger's schedules i.e.: ferry arrival/departure times, plane connections and bear viewing.

Guided Tour - Price: $208.65 per person (price includes Anan permit and ALL associated taxes and fee's)

Unguided Tour - Price: $187.25per person (price includes Anan permit and ALL associated taxes and fee's)

The "Ocean Pro" (Breakaway link) is our primary vessel used for Anan Wildlife Observatory Tours.