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Glacier Bay

  • Alaska

photo: NPS - Jacob W. Frank

Why go there?

Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve is one of the most breathtaking places on Earth. Covering 3.3 million acres of awe-inspiring scenery, Glacier Bay is home to towering mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforests, wild coastline and deep sheltered fjords. This stunning natural wonder is also part of a 25-million acre World Heritage Site—one of the world’s largest international protected areas. Glacier Bay offers endless opportunities for adventure and discovery, making it the perfect place to explore Alaska’s majestic beauty. Whether you’re hiking through towering forests or kayaking along pristine coastlines, Glacier Bay National Park is sure to inspire your sense of adventure.

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    58°49'16.26"N, 136°52'30.45"W

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    Cruising through Glacier Bay National Park

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    Alice Ford

    • Boating

    • Hiking

    • Sea kayaking

    • Canoeing & kayaking

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    Glacier Bay

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    Ever Heard of Gumboots?

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    Center For Environmental Filmmaking

    • Native-American history

    • Conservation

    • Bird and wildlife viewing

    • Fishing

    • Beaches

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    58°6'34.86"N, 135°26'36.44"W

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    Deer hunting in Hoonah, Alaska

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    Center For Environmental Filmmaking

    • Hunting

    • Native-American history

    • Conservation

    • Bird and wildlife viewing

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    58°6'34.86"N, 135°26'36.44"W

    Glacier Bay

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    A Taste of Crabbing with Julie

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    Center For Environmental Filmmaking

    • Bird and wildlife viewing

    • Fishing

    • Native-American history

    • Conservation