A graduate of Alaska Law Enforcement Training Academy, John Rhyshek leverages his 17 years of law enforcement experience to inform his role as chief of police of the Bristol Bay Borough Police Department in King Salmon, Alaska. During his free time, John Rhyshek loves to go for outdoor adventures such as hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking.
King Salmon served as a military base during World War II. The Air Force facilities left here after the war, such as the long runway, serves incoming jets loaded with visitors especially during the summer. Being disconnected from other Alaskan communities makes King Salmon a perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban setting. King Salmon is home to only 450 full-time residents but is visited by more than 30,000 people per year looking to enjoy fishing and other outdoor adventures.
Here are some of the top destinations for outdoor adventure in King Salmon:
One of the most visited destinations in King Salmon is the Katmai National Park and Preserve. Known to locals as the Valley of 10,000 Smokes, Katmai boasts breathtaking post-volcanic landscapes. Katmai is also one of the world’s best places to view brown bears. The bears living here, numbered at 2,200 in 2018, attract scientists and tourists alike.
The Brooks Camp is known not only for camping and fishing but for viewing brown bears. The best time to visit Brooks Camp is from June to September when rangers from the National Park Service host various events and programs. During this time, the visitor center, the ranger station, and the campgrounds altogether open for the influx of visitors.
The 35-mile long Naknek River is a perfect destination for fishing pros and beginners alike. There are hundreds of different species of fish in the Naknek River but the most commonly fished species here are the king salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon, and rainbow trout.
King Salmon served as a military base during World War II. The Air Force facilities left here after the war, such as the long runway, serves incoming jets loaded with visitors especially during the summer. Being disconnected from other Alaskan communities makes King Salmon a perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban setting. King Salmon is home to only 450 full-time residents but is visited by more than 30,000 people per year looking to enjoy fishing and other outdoor adventures.
Here are some of the top destinations for outdoor adventure in King Salmon:
One of the most visited destinations in King Salmon is the Katmai National Park and Preserve. Known to locals as the Valley of 10,000 Smokes, Katmai boasts breathtaking post-volcanic landscapes. Katmai is also one of the world’s best places to view brown bears. The bears living here, numbered at 2,200 in 2018, attract scientists and tourists alike.
The Brooks Camp is known not only for camping and fishing but for viewing brown bears. The best time to visit Brooks Camp is from June to September when rangers from the National Park Service host various events and programs. During this time, the visitor center, the ranger station, and the campgrounds altogether open for the influx of visitors.
The 35-mile long Naknek River is a perfect destination for fishing pros and beginners alike. There are hundreds of different species of fish in the Naknek River but the most commonly fished species here are the king salmon, sockeye salmon, silver salmon, and rainbow trout.
