As an avid watcher of The Great North I knew once a location in Alaska popped up- I was going to make a post on it and here we are! I now present Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve!
Country: United States of America
State: Alaska
Region: Southeast
Nearest Town: Gustavus
UNESCO World Heritage Site
3.3 million acres
Things to Do
Bartlett Cove
- Tlingit Trail: 1 mile, leads to Xunaa Shuká Hít
- Xunaa Shuká Hít: a permanent clan house where you can learn about Huna Tlingit history and culture [Summer]
- Interpretive Activities: learn about various topics from a tribal or park interpreter [Summer]
- The Bartlett River Trail: 4 miles, intertidal lagoon/forest/estuary [Summer]
- Glacier Bay Day Boat: a full day boat tour with lunch included [Summer]
- Sea Kayaking: guided day kayaking
Gustavus
- Whale Watching Tour: daily tour departs at 10:00 a.m.
- Wren & Raven Botanicals: skincare made from wild, local flora
Places to Stay
- Bear Track Inn: 100 acres, ground transportation & meals (packed lunch provided)included
- Chinook Lodge: lodge feel, ground transportation & meals included
Photo by Rich Manalang on Unsplash
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