Pontoon piers have been installed on Kuril Lake for the beginning of the tourist season
Preparations for the tourist season are coming to an end in the South Kamchatka Federal Reserve. Employees of the Kronotsky Nature Reserve have installed pontoon piers on the Ozerny and Travyan cordons to ensure the safe disembarkation of tourists on the shores of Kuril Lake, the KAMCHATKA-INFORM agency was informed by the press service of the reserve.
The active tourist season will begin in July. Travelers, photographers and researchers will come to see sockeye salmon spawning, picturesque volcanic landscapes, and bear fishing.
“From July 2 to July 14, we are waiting for the participants of the family educational program – children from neighboring settlements. All the cabins for tourists are prepared to provide comfortable accommodation,” said Anna Narab, Deputy Director for Ecological Tourism of the Kronotsky Nature Reserve.
Kuril Lake is characterized by its turbulent nature – strong waves quickly destroy ordinary wooden structures. Therefore, special pontoon piers have been used here for several years.
“They are made of polymer material, partially filled with water, which makes them resistant to currents and waves. This is an ideal solution for boarding tourists and staff on boats,” explained Liana Varavskaya, the state inspector of the reserve.
After the end of the season, in the fall, the piers will be dismantled until next year.
While the staff of the reserve is arranging the territory, the brown bears do not interfere with the work – they gradually arrive at the lake in anticipation of the start of sockeye salmon spawning.
Spacious tents have already been set up to accommodate guests on the shore, and all routes have been checked for safety.
The South Kamchatka Nature Reserve is one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in Kamchatka. Here you can not only see the unique nature, but also participate in educational programs dedicated to the conservation of wild animals and their habitats.
Large tents have also been set up to accommodate guests on the shores of Kuril Lake. According to the staff of the conservation service, the bears did not interfere with the installation of piers and tents. The clubfoots are still arriving and waiting for the annual fishing trip.
The author of the photo is Liana Varavskaya