Fodor's Expert Review Brooks Lodge

At the nexus of multiple lakes, rivers, and streams, this lodge makes a good base from which to fish—for rainbow or lake trout, arctic grayling, and, of course, salmon—and to visit the bear-viewing areas and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes. Its detached, modern cabins accommodate two to four people and have heat, electricity, and private bathrooms. The cabins surround the main lodge, which has a spectacular view of aquamarine Naknek Lake and a circular stone fireplace. The dining room serves three meals a day to nonguests as well as guests, who can prepay for meals when setting up lodging or packaged trips.