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Glacier Bay National Park
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In a state famous for its glaciers, this is the featured attraction. Glacier Bay sits near the northern end of Alaska's Inside Passage and is a major destination for cruise ships and tour boats. The adjacent village of Gustavus has an airport with jet and small plane service from Juneau, and is home to several notable lodges and charter fishing operators. The park concessionaire operates a hotel in nearby Bartlett Cove, and runs daily boat tours into Glacier Bay. On these trips you'll see actively calving glaciers, aqua-blue icebergs, noisy seabird colonies, humpback whales, Steller sea lions, mountain goats, and black bears. High peaks (often obscured by clouds) rise dramatically behind the glaciers. Sea kayaks are available for rent, and local companies lead multi-night kayak trips into the park for more adventurous travelers. More challenging are 12-day rafting trips down the wild Tatshenshini River. A Park Service campground and several hiking trails are located at Bartlett Cove.
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Don Pitcher has written or photographed 10 travel guidebooks to Alaska, Wyoming, Yellowstone-Grand Teton, and the San Juan Islands for Avalon Travel Publishing, Random House, and Sasquatch Books.
Don Pitcher has written or photographed 10 travel guidebooks to Alaska, Wyoming, Yellowstone-Grand Teton, and the San Juan Islands for Avalon Travel Publishing, Random House, and Sasquatch Books.
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Glacier Bay National Park Facts
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- Location:
- North America, Alaska, Glacier Bay National Park is in the south eastern part of the state.
- Wikipedia:
- Juneau , Glacier Bay National Park , Alaska
- Wikitravel:
- Glacier Bay National Park South Eastern Alaska , Alaska , Glacial Bay National Park
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Glacier Bay National Park See It Next Time
- Expensive to visit as an independent traveler
- Glacier Bay Lodge limited and pricey lodging options
- Clouds and rain are common
When to Visit Glacier Bay National Park
June through August
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- February-March: Gold Medal Basketball Tournament, Wearable Art Extravaganza
- June-July: Gold Rush Days, July Fourth Events
- October-November: Juneau Public Market
- April-May: Alaskian Folk Festival, Whalefest, Juneau Jazz, Spring Salmon Derby
- December-January: Christmas, New Years Eve, Gallery Walk
- August-September: Golden North Salmon Derby
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