Wood-Tikchik State Park
Because it is largely a water-based region, it's easiest to explore Wood-Tikchik by boat, whether via canoe, kayak, or raft. The most popular fly-in float trip is the 90-mile journey from Lake Kulik to Aleknagik, a Yup'ik Eskimo village. Most people doing this trip arrange for drop-off and pickup services with local guides in Dillingham. The lakes are large enough to behave like small inland seas in stormy weather, so boaters need to be cautious when winds are high; always be prepared for bad weather, know proper emergency procedures, and don't ever go out unless somebody knows where you're headed. The water systems also present some of the world's best sportfishing opportunities for salmon and rainbow trout; anglers come from around the world to stay at wilderness fishing lodges here. Hiking is difficult because of dense brush, except for the uppermost part of the park, where tundra makes on-land travel easier.
