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Bear Pin Design Contest Winner
June 9, 2025 · Source: National Park Service
Katmai National Park celebrates the winning Brooks Camp bear pin design by Jess Thomas from King Salmon, Alaska. Park staff distribute the pins to thousands of visitors each year who complete mandatory Brooks Camp bear safety training, also known as “bear school.”
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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.