Glacier Bay National Park

Glacier Bay National Park

Glacier Bay National Park



Location: Alaska
Size: 3,280,198 acres
Established: 1980

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, bird watching, camping, nature walks, wildlife viewing, boating, kayaking, whitewater rafting, fishing, hunting, interpretive programs, cruises, and boat tours.
General Information for Glacier Bay


National Park Service
Describes the activities, facilities, natural features, wildlife, nearby attractions, and educational programs at Glacier Bay National Park.

US National Parks Net
Comprehensive guide to the history, activities, ecosystem, and wildlife of Glacier Bay National Park. Includes driving directions and maps.


Pictures of Glacier Bay National Park


Terra Galleria Photography
Very nice gallery of photos of Glacier Bay National Park.


Wildlife and Nature at Glacier Bay


Nature and Science - Animals
Information about the animals of Glacier Bay. (See menu in left column for links to more info on birds, fish, and mammals.)

Glacier Bay - Featured Creatures
PBS presents photos and descriptions of six animals found at this park: Alaskan Brown Bear, Bald Eagle, Harbor Seal, Humpback Whale, Sockeye Salmon, and Steller Sea Lion.

Mammal Records for Glacier Bay NP & Preserve
Checklist of mammals that inhabit Glacier Bay National Park. Includes residence status.

Birds of Glacier Bay National Park and Reserve
Checklist of birds found at Glacier Bay. Includes a list of recommended birding locations.

Nature and Science - Plants
Discusses the plants found at Glacier Bay National Park.

Geology of Glacier Bay
Detailed facts about the tidewater glaciers of this national park.


History of Glacier Bay National Park


A Multimedia History of Glacier Bay, Alaska
Learn about the glaciers of this park through images, video, and narrative. From NASA. (Suggestion: Begin your virtual tour at the Intro.)

Human History of Glacier Bay National Park
Includes information about the native peoples, John Muir, the Earthquake of 1899, the influence of World War II, and the establishment of the park. Provides an historical timeline.


Glacier Bay Weather and Map