Photo hide · Tongass National Forest
Anan Wildlife Observatory photo blind
Run by USDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Jul–Aug
About
Forest Service observatory above the falls on Anan Creek, about 35 miles south of Wrangell, where black and brown bears fish side by side for pink salmon. A half-mile trail leads to a partly covered viewing deck and a photo blind reached by a stairway about three stories high, looking down on the falls.
What you can photograph
From this listing
Open months
| Month | Presence |
|---|---|
| Jan | Outside the window |
| Feb | Outside the window |
| Mar | Outside the window |
| Apr | Outside the window |
| May | Outside the window |
| Jun | Outside the window |
| Jul | In season |
| Aug | In season |
| Sep | Outside the window |
| Oct | Outside the window |
| Nov | Outside the window |
| Dec | Outside the window |
Light on 15 July
Clear sky
| From | To | Light |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 03:49 | Night |
| 03:49 | 04:30 | Blue hour |
| 04:30 | 05:23 | Golden hour |
| 05:23 | 07:10 | Soft |
| 07:10 | 10:17 | Medium |
| 10:17 | 15:29 | Harsh |
| 15:29 | 18:36 | Medium |
| 18:36 | 20:23 | Soft |
| 20:23 | 21:15 | Golden hour |
| 21:15 | 21:56 | Blue hour |
| 21:56 | 24:00 | Night |
5.3 hours of golden and soft light.
Light by month
Hours a day
| Month | Golden hour | Soft | Medium | Harsh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.1 h | 5.4 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Feb | 1.6 h | 5.8 h | 2.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Mar | 1.5 h | 3.7 h | 6.5 h | 0.0 h |
| Apr | 1.5 h | 3.4 h | 8.3 h | 0.9 h |
| May | 1.7 h | 3.5 h | 6.4 h | 4.5 h |
| Jun | 1.8 h | 3.6 h | 6.2 h | 5.6 h |
| Jul (window) | 1.8 h | 3.6 h | 6.3 h | 5.1 h |
| Aug (window) | 1.5 h | 3.4 h | 7.7 h | 2.1 h |
| Sep | 1.4 h | 3.5 h | 7.5 h | 0.0 h |
| Oct | 1.6 h | 4.8 h | 3.8 h | 0.0 h |
| Nov | 1.9 h | 6.1 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
| Dec | 2.3 h | 4.4 h | 0.0 h | 0.0 h |
The hide
- Hide
- Raised
- Session
- Day sessions
- Places
- Not stated
- Distance
- Unknown
- Lens
- Unknown
- Language
- English
What the price covers
- Park fees and permits: No
Day-use pass $30 per person plus $6 reservation fee per permit (peak season, non-commercial
Prices are in the operator's currency. Conversions on the site are approximate and marked ≈. Enquiry form coming soon.
Ethics
- Feeding Unverified
- Baiting Unverified
- Captive Animals Unverified
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Light and conditions
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Light through the year
Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Sitka time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.
| Month | Golden hour | Daylight | Sun at noon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | Evening golden hour | |||
| Jan | 08:16– | 14:35– | 7h 37m7 h 37 min | 13° |
| Feb | 07:18– | 15:56– | 9h 40m9 h 40 min | 22° |
| Mar | 07:08– | 18:02– | 11h 50m11 h 50 min | 32° |
| Apr | 05:47– | 19:04– | 14h 14m14 h 14 min | 44° |
| May | 04:41– | 19:57– | 16h 22m16 h 22 min | 53° |
| Jun | 04:08– | 20:32– | 17h 37m17 h 37 min | 57° |
| JulIn season | 04:30– | 20:23– | 17h 2m17 h 2 min | 55° |
| AugIn season | 05:25– | 19:31– | 15h 5m15 h 5 min | 48° |
| Sep | 06:25– | 18:15– | 12h 45m12 h 45 min | 37° |
| Oct | 07:25– | 16:53– | 10h 26m10 h 26 min | 25° |
| Nov | 07:32– | 14:34– | 8h 14m8 h 14 min | 15° |
| Dec | 08:22– | 13:52– | 6h 58m6 h 58 min | 11° |
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- Unknown
Sources
Imported listing, not yet claimed by the owner · last checked 28 Oct 2026