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General Information
Great tidewater glaciers, a dramatic range of plant communities from rocky terrain recently covered by ice to lush temperate rainforest, and a large variety of animals (brown and black bear, mountain goats, whales, seals, and eagles) can be found within the park. Also included are Mount Fairweather, the highest peak in southeast Alaska, and the U.S. portion of the Alsek River.
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is most easily seen from a boat, as it is 60 miles from the developed areas of the park to view the tidewater glaciers. Activities include sightseeing, wildlife viewing, boating, kayaking and ranger programs.
Glacier National Park is open year round.
The total visitation in 1995 was 254,160. Of the total visitors, 203,789 came aboard cruise ships. Cruises up the Inside Passage often include a day in Glacier Bay. Cruise ships and tour boats travel up the bay to see the tidewater glaciers, cruise along the shoreline searching for wildlife and enjoy the scenery. A tour boat leaves Bartlett Cove daily for a nine-hour cruise.
Visitor Center Information
The visitor center is only open from mid-May through mid-September.
Phone - 907-697-2230
Exhibits - Exhibits that illustrate the park's natural and cultural history, including hands-on mammal and rock displays, are available in the Visitor Center.
Available Facilities - The Glacier Bay Lodge operates a day tour boat trip during the summer months. The Lodge also offers a camper/kayaker drop-off service at designated locations in the bay. Various large cruise ship and tour boat companies bring visitors into the park. Guided kayak adventures and kayak rentals are available. There are guided kayak, backpacking, and raft trips down the Alsek River. In the Preserve hunting and fishing guides are available.
Ranger / Naturalist programs and activities include guided hikes, educational films, scheduled walks and evening programs.
| Activity | Description |
| Morning Hike | Meet at Glacier Bay Lodge for a 3 hour hike, destination varies. Each morning at 9:00 am. |
| Films | Visitor Center auditorium upstairs on the second level of Glacier Bay Lodge (01 Jun through 31 Aug only) Educational films shown twice daily. Check at information desk for times. |
| Forest Loop Walk | A guided walk along the 1 mile Forest Loop Trail begins daily at 2:30 pm at the lodge, and lasts for approximately 1.5 hours. Meet in the lobby of Glacier Bay Lodge.From June through August an extra walk is scheduled at 2:00 p.m. |
| Ranger Demonstrations | A park ranger will use hands-on tools to demonstrate a natural history concept or activity (June 1 and August 31) |
| Evening Program | Each evening Park Naturalists / Rangers present a 30 minute program, which begin at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm in the auditorium of Glacier Bay Lodge on the second level; for times check ask at the Visitor Center information desk. During May and September only one presentation is offered at 9:00 p.m. |
| Junior Ranger Program | Ask a park ranger about participating in Glacier Bay's Junior Ranger Program. It's a fun way for young visitors to get the most out of their visit |
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