A black bear grabs a salmon near the Anan Wildlife Observatory in 2019, working from the rocks just across of the viewing platforms at the falls.
Wrangell's annual Bearfest opens Wednesday and will feature symposiums by bear experts, art and photo workshops, children's games, pool time and more - even a demonstration by a Seattle sushi chef, adding a seafood entrée to the five-day festival menu.
This year's Bearfest will run to Aug. 1, returning in full force after the COVID-19 pandemic forced a scaled-back celebration in 2020.
The schedule also includes children's events, live music, the annual Bearfest run, a golf tournament, community market, a plant walk, and lots of food.
This year's Bearfest will also feature Tlingit cultural stories at Chief Shakes House on July 29, a dinner and auction on July 30 prepared by Seattle chef Carrie Mashaney and the sushi-making demonstration and class with Brandon Wicks on July 31.
The full schedule is available on Facebook at "Alaska Bearfest," or online at http://www.alaskabearfest.org.
Paper copies of the schedule can be picked up at Alaska Vistas near the City Dock.
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