Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is an national park of the United States located in Southeast Alaska west of Juneau. Lofty mountain peaks, ice-sculpted fjords, an abundance of marine wildlife, and massive tidewater glaciers have made Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve one of Alaska's most spectacular settings. The park is home to over 1,000 glaciers, each contributing to the area's breathtaking scenery and ecological diversity. The park's glaciers are spread across 3.3 million acres, and many are visible along the shores of the bay itself. Glacier Bay provides habitat for a wide range of marine and land mammals. Orcas, humpback whales, harbor porpoises, Steller sea lions, and sea otters are commonly seen in the area’s waters. On land, keep an eye out for moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx, and porcupines. Over 280 bird species have been identified in the park including puffins, cormorants and bald eagles.
Unesco: Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / Tatshenshini-Alsek
Distance: 7,624 km
Travel time: 13 days
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