Black Bears of Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier - Hardcover

Mark Kelley; Nick Jans

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1578333970 ISBN 13: 9781578333974

Publisher: Mark Kelley Photography, 2008

Synopsis

Mendenhall Glacier's Steep Creek offers casual viewers and experienced naturalists alike the opportunity to safely observe and photograph black bears at close range as they feed and interact in a pristine setting, yards from a parking lot. The viewing area's rules are characterized by an unusual list of no's - no reservations required, no fees, no special equipment or guides or experience needed. What few restrictions exist protect the safety and well-being of bears and watchers alike. John Neary, a wilderness field manager for the US Forest Service who has helped shape Steep Creek's management plan, says the incredible accessibility lends a Disney-like aura. It's difficult for visitors to remember that these are actual wild bears.

About this title

About the Author:

Mark Kelley is one of Alaska's most published photographers with his photographs appearing on the covers of more than 200 publications. He has created and published a series of books, calendars, note cards and postcards over the years. Black Bears of Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier is his tenth book of photographs. Mark has lived in Alaska for more than 30 years and resides in Juneau with his wife Jan, two sons, Gabe and Owen, and family dog, Rosie. Nick Jans is one of Alaskas most recognized writers. Author of award-winning literary essays, he is a longtime contributing editor for Alaska Magazine and a member of USA Today's board of editorial contributors. He has written and published hundreds of magazine articles and written nine books, including The Grizzly Maze. Jan's newest solo effort is a collection of essays set in Southeast Alaska, titled The Glacier Wolf. He and his wife, Sherrie, make their home in rainy Juneau.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mark Kelley Photography
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1578333970
• ISBN 13: 9781578333974
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Laura Lucas