Oct 28, 2024 · At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests along the fjords once carved by the vast expanse of ice.

Apr 4, 2024 · Discover the habits of the park's diverse wildlife; mountain goats giving birth by the sea, black bears enjoying a ride down a snow chute, and bald eagles cruising the thermal currents on a sunny day.

Sep 22, 2022 · Whether it is through the park's services or through a commercial service, there are many ways to explore your National Park. Kenai Fjords National Park has something for everyone! As you can see, adventures in your National Park abound.

May 6, 2024 · While Kenai Fjords National Park holds over 600,000 acres within its boundaries, visitors primarily access the park by road to retreating Exit Glacier and by water along its stunning coast. Start planning your visit by using the links below.

Jan 16, 2025 · Kenai Fjords National Park has something for everyone. Whether you take a boat tour, go for a hike, or kayak in a remote fjord, you will be surrounded by exquisite scenery and abundant wildlife. Learn more about exploring Kenai Fjords wilderness.

Kenai Fjords National Park sits at the edge of the North Pacific Ocean, where storm patterns develop and feed a land of ice. The Harding Icefield crowns the park and is the source of at least 38 glaciers that flow over the land, sculpting as they go.

Apr 4, 2024 · Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center The park's visitor center is located in the small boat harbor of the town of Seward, Alaska, and is a great place to visit either before or after your boat tour of Kenai Fjords.

Oct 18, 2024 · Most kayakers access the park by with a guide, water taxi, or charter boat from Seward and get dropped off in Aialik Bay, Northwestern Lagoon or Bear Glacier Lagoon. Another alternative is to fly in to the less-visited Nuka Bay area from Homer.

Mar 25, 2024 · Approximately one quarter (4.6 million acres) of Alaska's glaciers exist within national parks. Kenai Fjords National Park is a land dominated by glaciers, massive rivers of ice that flow out from the Harding Icefield. Today, nearly 51 percent of the park is covered by ice.

Apr 4, 2018 · Kenai Fjords National Park is located just outside the town of Seward in south-central Alaska, 126 miles south of Anchorage. Even though the park is often inaccessible during the winter months, Seward is accessible year-round via the Seward Highway, a …