Park №23AlaskaEst. 1980
Glacier Bay
Alaska·3,223,383 acres·May–September
“Tidewater glaciers calve into a fjord shaped by 250 years of ice retreat.”
Best season
May–September
Trip length
2–4 days
Acres
3,223,383
Region
Alaska
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Highlights
- Margerie Glacier1-mile-wide tidewater glacier that calves constantly into the bay.
- Bartlett CovePark HQ with the only road, lodge, and trails — base for any visit.
- Fairweather Range15,300-ft coastal peaks rising straight from the sea.
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