If you’re looking for a place that’s quintessentially Alaskan, Glacier Bay National Park should be your first stop. Filled with towering, snow-capped mountain peaks, deep fjords, and stunning blue glaciers, this incredible national park is like heaven on Earth. It’s no surprise that this 3.3 million-acre park is a World Heritage Site!

Glacier National Park in Alaska is on countless people’s bucket lists.
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And it’s no surprise why. With tidewater glaciers, snow-covered mountain peaks piercing the bright blue skies, and a land teeming with marine and wildlife, it’s a beauty to behold.
The park is also recognized by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site.
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Its universally recognized natural and cultural features attract the attention and merit protection of all people worldwide, and hold its spot with the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Tower of London!
From kayaking to bird watching, and hiking to fishing, this incredible national park is filled with tons of things to do.
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If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you will find a lot of fun in this gorgeous national park. But if you’d rather stay high and dry, try a flight tour of the area!

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And don’t forget the wildlife.
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Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska is actually a globally significant marine and terrestrial wilderness sanctuary. It’s part of the largest internationally protected Biosphere Reserves and is an area that doesn’t have too many humans visiting, keeping it wild.
We do think viewing the park from the water is something special.
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So many travelers come in on boats and for good reason. It’s hard to truly understand the immensity of these great giant glaciers or the turquoise blue of the water unless you’re out on it.
And while the water is a favorite to explore, don’t forget to get out on the land, too.
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Go camping, hiking, or just get up close and personal with the ancient ice in the area. You can also join a Park Ranger for a guided forest walk or a Healing Totem Talk.
If you have the chance to visit this majestic place, don’t miss out.
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There’s a reason why so many people visit each year. It is a little bit like heaven on Earth!

Have you ever visited Glacier Bay National Park? What did you think? Would you recommend it? Let us know in the comments!

 

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