An Uncrowded Alternative to Brook Falls, ‘The Bear-Viewing Capital of the World’There are, however, alternatives to Brooks Falls. Admiralty Island National Monument allows 24 visitors or fewer a day to its Pack Creek viewing area, permits required. Waterfall Creek: Wild Bear Viewing Without the CrowdsHundreds of people a day visit Brooks Falls; during my visit to Waterfall Creek, there were less than 10. That’s pretty typical, according to both Nave and Yang, who visited Waterfall Creek earlier this year. Safety Tips to Keep in MindUnless you have a great deal of experience with Alaskan brown bears, don’t attempt an unguided visit to Chichagof Island.