DLG → AKN

Nushagak River Meanders

Witness the incredible complexity of the silty Nushagak River as it twists through the landscape in oxbow loops.

Katmai National Park Peaks

On a clear day, the snow-capped volcanoes of the Aleutian Range, including Mt. Griggs, are visible on the horizon.

Glacial Kettle Ponds

Thousands of small, perfectly circular lakes left by retreating glaciers dot the vibrant green and orange tundra.

Wood-Tikchik Vistas

Glimpses of the rugged wilderness bordering the largest state park in the United States to the north.

Nushagak Bay

View the wide mouth of the bay where the river meets the Bering Sea, often busy with fishing vessels.

Bristol Bay Expanse

The deep blue waters of Bristol Bay stretch toward the horizon, offering a sense of the scale of the North Pacific.

Kvichak Bay Coastline

Follow the rugged, desolate shoreline where the land meets the tidal flats of the Kvichak River delta.

King Salmon Approach

Views of the Naknek River and the small community of King Salmon as the aircraft descends for landing.