Bears at Hallo Bay: April 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012

Crane Watch

Last night the colt from last year arrived to join our two resident Sandhill Cranes

As the sun set last night, all three were content

Homer Cam

LAST CHANCE

Today is the last day you can vote for Simyra and Hallo Bay

for the Wanderlust World Guide Awards

VOTE NOW

Sunday, April 29, 2012

New Gift Shop Item!

We are expanding our Gift Items!

We have jewelry by Simyra

Notecards & Postcards by Jim

Handpainted drums by Joan


Brand New Item: Women's underwear (not the moose)

COMING SOON

Wool mittens, scarves, and bear beanies by Ruth!

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Our new expanded office!

Hallo Bay staff working hard to get the new office up and running

The future site of The Bear Den-a lounge for guests!

Book NOW and come visit!

Friday, April 27, 2012

When are you coming back?

Do you miss me yet?

When are you coming back to visit?

I can't wait to see you!

Don't make me beg!

Come to Hallo Bay Bear Camp and see me!

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Getting to Hallo Bay Bear Camp

- 1 Hour scenic flight to and from Homer to the Pacific coast of Katmai on the Alaska Peninsula

-Scenic Views of Volcanoes and Glaciers (weather permitting)

Hallo Bay Bear Camp's International Airport

Katmai National Park


Beach Landing

Plane and Runway

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

2 for 1 Scenic Bear Viewing Tour

2 for 1

Scenic Bear Viewing Tour

Katmai or Lake Clark National Parks

A Shorebird Festival Special

This tour available from May 10th to 31st only

More info on Tour

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

The Birds are Back!

We have been hearing the flocks of Sandhill Cranes fly over for the past week, but today marks the first day that our couple returned and landed.

Clint observed the annoyance of the female when she picked up pine cones and flung them away. Our prediction: the female is not happy with this spot due to the snow.

They then flew off most likely to find a spot without snow to nest.

We hope they come back once the snow is gone. So make sure you check the blog daily for
Crane Watch.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Out in the town representin'

Our camp manager Brad and office manager Sara represented Hallo Bay Bear Camp at the Homer Bed & Breakfast Association annual event.

Brad talking to a owner of a local B&B

It was great meeting local businesses and we are looking forward to working together.

"Local business supporting local people"

Brad talking with Jasmine from KPTMC

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Hallo Bay Celebrates Earth Day!

Look for upcoming events involving a Clean Up Day in Katmai National Park! Details to come soon!

Katmai Coast

Homer Web Cam

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Shoutout to Pathfinder Aviation

Simyra and Sara were able to experience an amazing adventure

provided by Pathfinder Aviation

Mike took us across Kachemak Bay and landed on

Grewingk Glacier

Pathfinder Aviation is based out of Homer, Alaska.

Check out their website to book a Glacier Tour!

It's an extraordinary experience!

Check it off your bucket list too!

Pathfinder Aviation

Friday, April 20, 2012

Hallo Bay Leaves No Trace

Our Lead Guide Simyra is a

Leave No Trace Master Educator

To teach others back country skills when one is participating in

outdoor adventures without leaving any trace that one was there.

Some of what she teaches is:

Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors

For more information on Leave No Trace visit their website at www.lnt.org

Hallo Bay Bear Camp

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Sustainable Hallo Bay Bear Camp

HALLO BAY BEAR CAMP LOVES OUR PLANET

Hallo Bay Bear Camp is a direct challenge to all wilderness
businesses and visitors to attempt or better their endeavors

in utilizing these sustainable methods to preserve our natural

resources. Hallo Bay has just begun to find its place in the nature of the environment it operates in. We still have much to study and learn to better coexist with nature.

Homer Cam

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Hallo Bay's Impact on our Earth

THE ONLY IMPRINT HALLO BAY BEAR CAMP

LEAVES IS IN YOUR HEART AND MIND

Established in 1994, Hallo Bay was designed to be a trend setting model of
responsibility and low impact to this environment. Our guests observe the
bears in their natural habitat. There are no viewing platforms or man-made
trails at Hallo Bay. The smaller group size intimidates wildlife less and leaves

a much less impacting footprint on the habitat.

Hallo Bay Bear Camp's Operation Overview