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Kenai Fjords National Park |
Southeast coast of Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula |
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| Kenai Fjords National Park is a prime choice for the outdoor adventure seeker. You won’t soon run out of things to do! There’s glaciers, excellent salt and freshwater fishing, ice climbing, wildlife viewing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, boat charters, kayaking, backpacking, hiking and camping. Continue reading for great Kenai Fjords National Park information.
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Uniqueness - Sweeping from rocky coastline to glacier-crowned peaks, Kenai Fjords National Park encompasses 607,805 acres of unspoiled wilderness. The park is capped by the Harding Icefield, a relic from past ice-... (click here for more)
Facts - Exit Glacier Nature Center is open Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day daily 9am-8:30pm. It is located 9 miles down Exit Glacier Road from turn-off at mile 3 of the Seward Highway. It offers exhibits, a... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - Summer daytime temperatures range from the mid 40’s to the low 70’s (Fahrenheit). Overcast and cool rainy days are frequent. It is not unusual to get several long periods of continuous rain in the sum... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - In the backcountry you are a visitor. Treat wildlife with respect. Bring binoculars and enjoy viewing animals from a distance. Bear and moose can be extremely dangerous if they are startled or approac... (click here for more)
Fees - There are user fees of $5.00 - 7 days or $15.00 – Annual. Individual Hikers/bikers may enter for $3.00. This fee is charged at Exit Glacier May through September.... (click here for more)
Camping - There is only one campground in the park, Exit Glacier Campground. However, there is camping in Chugach National Forest, through the City of Seward Parks and Recreation Department and at several area ... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - There are many other things to see and do in the area. These include: the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, the Alaska Sea Life Center, Caines Head State Recreation Area, Chugach National Fore... (click here for more)
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