Location
The park is part of 24-million-acre block (37,500 square miles) of protected land, a World Heritage Site, that includes Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (the nation's largest) and Canada's Tatsenshini-Alsek Park and Canada's Kluane National Park.
Glacier Bay National Park, Wilderness and Preserve sits at the northern end of the Alaska Panhandle, stretching from Gustavuswest of Juneau north through one of the narrowest parts of the "pinch," where the state is narrowed down to about 20 miles from Mount Fairweather to the Gulf of Alaska, on to the Alsek River, one of the state's 26 national wild and scenic rivers and a favorite of rafters.
The park has a long bay, which has several smaller arms, and a share of the Gulf of Alaska coastline.
Attractions
Glaciers, orcas, bears, Alsek River rafting and rugged mountains.
Wildlife
Bears, eagles, sea lions, seals, sea otters, millions of birds.
Bears, eagles, sea lions, seals, sea otters, millions of birds.
Activities
Kayaking is a favorite activity in the park. Water taxis ferry kayakers and hikers from Gustavus and Bartlett Cove to deeper recesses in the park.
Weather / What to wear
It's probably going to rain. The weather will be cool, with midsummer highs in the low 60s. If it's sunny and warm, celebrate in one of the world's most beautiful places. On the longest day, the summer solstice, the sun will be above the horizon for 18 hours and 18 minutes.
Weather / What to wearIt's probably going to rain. The weather will be cool, with midsummer highs in the low 60s. If it's sunny and warm, celebrate in one of the world's most beautiful places. On the longest day, the summer solstice, the sun will be above the horizon for 18 hours and 18 minutes.
How to get to Glacier Bay
Thousands of the park's visitors pass through on cruise ships. But if you're planning to stay awhile, you can head over on a water taxi or small plane from Juneau, 50 miles to the east. In early June 2004, Alaska Airlines will start its seasonal 737 jet service to Gustavus, putting the park just a hop, skip and puddlejump from Seattle, Juneau or Anchorage. There is no service from the Alaska Marine Highway ferry.
Thousands of the park's visitors pass through on cruise ships. But if you're planning to stay awhile, you can head over on a water taxi or small plane from Juneau, 50 miles to the east. In early June 2004, Alaska Airlines will start its seasonal 737 jet service to Gustavus, putting the park just a hop, skip and puddlejump from Seattle, Juneau or Anchorage. There is no service from the Alaska Marine Highway ferry.
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