Answers from the edge of the wild.
In-depth articles on visiting, hunting, fishing, and exploring Cold Bay and the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.
Where Is Cold Bay, Alaska? A Complete Guide to the Alaska Peninsula's Remote Outpost
Cold Bay sits on the Alaska Peninsula near the tip of the Aleutian chain, roughly 625 air miles southwest of Anchorage. Here is exactly where it is and how to find it.
How to Get to Cold Bay, Alaska: Flights, Routes, and Travel Tips
The only practical way to reach Cold Bay is by air. Here are the airlines, routes, schedules, and tips for getting to this remote Alaska Peninsula community.
Best Time to Visit Cold Bay, Alaska for Hunting, Fishing & Wildlife
The best time to visit Cold Bay depends on your goal: waterfowl hunting peaks in October, salmon fishing in summer, and brown bear viewing in spring and fall. Here's the full breakdown.
Cold Bay, Alaska Weather and Climate: What to Expect Year-Round
Cold Bay has a maritime subarctic climate: cool, wet, and famously windy year-round. Here is what to expect by season and how to pack for it.
What to Pack for a Trip to Cold Bay, Alaska
A thorough Cold Bay packing list for hunters, anglers, photographers, and contractors, built for the realities of high wind, rain, and remote logistics.
Is Cold Bay, Alaska Safe to Visit?
Cold Bay is generally very safe in terms of crime, but the remote environment, weather, and wildlife present real risks. Here is what travelers should know.
Cold Bay vs. King Salmon: Which Alaska Peninsula Hub Is Right for Your Trip?
Cold Bay and King Salmon are both Alaska Peninsula hubs, but they serve very different trips. Here is how to choose between them.
Izembek National Wildlife Refuge: Complete Visitor Guide
Izembek National Wildlife Refuge protects 315,000 acres of tundra, lagoon, and coastline on the Alaska Peninsula. Here is what makes it globally significant and how to visit.
Wildlife Photography in Cold Bay and the Izembek Refuge
Cold Bay is a world-class wildlife photography destination, with brown bears, brant, emperor geese, caribou, foxes, and dramatic Alaska Peninsula landscapes.
Waterfowl Hunting in Cold Bay, Alaska: The Definitive Guide
Cold Bay and Izembek Lagoon offer arguably the best waterfowl hunting on Earth, with brant, emperor geese, sea ducks, and more. Here is what to expect.
Brown Bear Hunting on the Alaska Peninsula from Cold Bay
The Alaska Peninsula produces some of the largest brown bears on Earth. Here's how a guided brown bear hunt out of Cold Bay works and what to expect.
Salmon Fishing in Cold Bay, Alaska: Species, Seasons, and Spots
Cold Bay's rivers and bays host all five Pacific salmon species plus Dolly Varden and arctic char. Here's when each runs and how to fish them.
Cold Bay, Alaska: Population, History, and Culture
Cold Bay was built as a WWII staging base and today has fewer than 100 year-round residents. Here is a short history of the community.
Things to Do in Cold Bay, Alaska Beyond Hunting and Fishing
Cold Bay is best known for hunting and fishing, but there is much more to do, from refuge exploration to WWII history to volcano viewing.