Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve

National Park & Preserve Alaska
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Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and deep sheltered fjords, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is known as Homeland to the Huna and Yakutat Łingít, and is a highlight of Alaska's Inside Passage. From sea to summit, Glacier Bay offers limitless opportunities for adventure and inspiration.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Summer temperatures average 50° to 60° F (10° to 15° C). Rain is the norm in lush southeast Alaska. It is best to be prepared to enjoy the park in any kind of weather, especially rain. Suggested clothing includes waterproof boots, rain gear, a hat, gloves, wool or pile layers or a warm coat. Good rain gear is essential here. April, May and June are usually the driest months of the year. September and October tend to be the wettest.

Address

1 Park Road, Gustavus, AK 99826

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Cultural Demonstrations Auto and ATV ATV Off-Roading Boating Motorized Boating Boat Tour Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Car or Front Country Camping Climbing Mountain Climbing Fishing Food Flying Guided Tours Hiking Front-Country Hiking Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Kayaking Whitewater Rafting Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Architecture and Building Colonization and Settlement Explorers and Expeditions Maritime Ancient Seas Animals Birds Fish Climate Change Coasts Islands and Atolls Forests and Woodlands Rainforest Geology Glaciers Mountains Natural Sounds Oceans Whales Wilderness

Operating Hours

wednesday

8

monday

8

thursday

8

sunday

8

tuesday

8

friday

8

saturday

8

Location

Coordinates: 58.80086718, -136.8407579

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