AKN → WSN

Historic Canneries

Spot the iconic, sprawling fish processing plants that line the north bank of the river.

Bristol Bay

The point where the freshwater Naknek River spills into the massive, silt-filled Bering Sea bay.

Fishing Fleet

During the summer salmon run, hundreds of commercial fishing boats can be seen docked or active in the estuary.

Northern Horizon

Unobstructed views toward Katmai National Park and the vast interior of the Alaska Peninsula.

Naknek River Meanders

Witness the dramatic oxbow loops and glacial-fed curves of the river immediately after takeoff.

Alaskan Tundra

Expansive views of the subarctic wetlands and mossy plains that change color seasonally.

Aleutian Range

On clear days, the jagged volcanic peaks of the distant Aleutian Range are visible to the south.

South Naknek View

A direct aerial perspective of the isolated community and its gravel airstrip during the final approach.