- State: AK
- NPCA Region: Alaska
- Est. Date: 1925
This park on the coast of southeast Alaska offers snowy mountain peaks, narrow fjords, bays, harbors, scattered islands, a temperate rainforest of spruces and hemlocks, and numerous glaciers. Two hundred years ago, the area was covered by a glacier more than 4,000 feet thick that extended more than 100 miles to the St. Elias Mountain Range. By the 20th century, it had drawn back 65 miles from the bay's mouth. This is the most rapid glacial retreat ever recorded. Today, icebergs continue to break off into the bay.
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Every national park site sits on ancestral lands. So what does it mean to be a Native American working for the Park Service today?
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Greetings from Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
I've always been drawn to Alaska and in 1993 I had the opportunity to plan a kayak expedition for myself and my girlfriend in Glacier Bay. We had a fantastic time and I asked her to marry me in the wilderness. She said yes. Fast forward to 2015, and I…
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Read more about Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness Cruise
Small Ship Cruise Exploring Alaska’s Coastal Wilderness Cruise Embark on an awe-inspiring 8-day expedition into the remarkable wonders of Southeast Alaska.Aboard the 100-guest National Geographic Quest, you’ll sail through fast-moving channels where whales return to feed year after year, and bears, sea lions and eagles can be spotted in their natural habitat. Get a closer view of curious wildlife among electric blue icebergs on a cruise by Zodiac. And spend a full day in Glacier Bay National Park. You’ll have exclusive access to NPCA staff experts who will provide an inside look at NPCA’s on-going work in Alaska, including two recent victories over destructive mining development in the headwaters of Bristol Bay and in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve.
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Read more about Great American Outdoors Act Success Stories
Fact Sheet Great American Outdoors Act Success Stories The Great American Outdoors Act is providing crucial funding – up to $6.65 billion over five years – to fix our national parks’ crumbling roads, decaying buildings, outdated water systems and many more repair needs. This bill, along with other funding sources, is ensuring our parks can continue to welcome millions of visitors each year and protect the natural and cultural resources that tell our nation’s history.
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Read more about 5 Sharks You'll Want to Meet — from a Distance — at National Parks
Blog Post 5 Sharks You'll Want to Meet — from a Distance — at National Parks Just in time for Shark Week: Learn about some of the most majestic and fascinating wildlife at our coastal parks.
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Read more about The Otter Explosion
Magazine Article The Otter Explosion Once hunted to the brink of extinction, sea otters have recolonized Glacier Bay National Park with a vengeance.
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Read more about Victorious!
Magazine Article Victorious! 21 conservation triumphs from the past 100 years.
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Read more about A Record-Setting Tsunami
Blog Post A Record-Setting Tsunami The largest wave ever recorded crashed down in 1958 on the coast of what is now a national park. The wave, a tsunami triggered by a powerful earthquake, killed two people and caused tremendous damage. Do you know where this massive natural disaster occurred?
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Read more about 11 of America’s Best National Park Beaches
Blog Post 11 of America’s Best National Park Beaches Need some sun and surf in your travel plans? NPCA staff highlight top beach vacation spots at national parks around the country.
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Read more about Glossary of Unbearable Terms
Resource Glossary of Unbearable Terms Maps and illustrations showing Alaska's War on Wolves and Bears.
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Read more about Working Like a Dog: See How Pups Help Park Rangers in These 12 Unusual Jobs
Blog Post Working Like a Dog: See How Pups Help Park Rangers in These 12 Unusual Jobs From sniffing out turtle eggs to keeping mountain goats out of parking lots, four-legged rangers carry out many duties that help preserve national park resources and make sure visitors have a pleasant and safe park experience.
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Read more about The Long Way Home
Magazine Article The Long Way Home Opening a tribal house and closing a divide in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.
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Read more about Victory: An End to UnBearable Hunting Practices in National Preserves in Alaska
Blog Post Victory: An End to UnBearable Hunting Practices in National Preserves in Alaska After more than a decade of fighting to protect bears, wolves, and coyotes in Alaska, NPCA is proud to announce that new rules go into effect today banning objectionable hunting practices in the state's national preserves.
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Read more about A Whale’s Last Song
Magazine Article A Whale’s Last Song After a renowned humpback whale was killed by a cruise ship, her carefully preserved remains were transformed into one of the biggest whale-skeleton exhibits in the country.
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Read more about Beyond Yellowstone: 8 Unexpected Parks for Wildlife-Watching
Blog Post Beyond Yellowstone: 8 Unexpected Parks for Wildlife-Watching If you want to see wildlife, it’s hard to beat some of the largest, most popular parks in the country: Yellowstone, Glacier, Denali, Olympic, Great Smoky Mountains, and the Everglades are all winning choices. But what if you’ve already explored those parks and want to try something new—or just want to avoid the crowds? Here are eight less-visited parks that offer excellent and varied wildlife-watching opportunities.
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Read more about Center for State of the Parks: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
Report Center for State of the Parks: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve According to an assessment by NPCA's Center for State of the Parks, current overall conditions of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve's known natural resources rated a "good" score of 89 out of 100.
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