This Hidden Spot in Alaska Is Unbelievably Beautiful and You’ll Want To Find It

There are places in Alaska that are so unbelievably gorgeous that they don't seem real—Tracy Arm Fjord near Juneau is one of them. This fjord, with aquamarine water, striking rock faces, and bright blue skies, is hard to get to, but the beauty is worth the effort. In fact, it's a destination worthy of every bucket list. Continue reading to learn why.

Tracy Arm Fjord is south of Juneau and 70 miles north of Petersburg in southeast Alaska. The fjord is 30 miles long, and more than one-fifth of it is covered in ice. This hidden spot is most commonly accessed by sea on a cruise ship, a locally chartered boat, or a float plane. You can easily head here for a day trip from either Juneau or Petersburg.

The fjord is located off of Holkham Bay and next to Stephens Passage inside the Tongass National Forest. This hidden spot in Alaska is alive with glaciers, waterfalls, and animals. Your head will constantly be turning to see the new, exciting feature at every turn. Great walls of ice rise from the ocean, creating a dramatic effect. As ice falls off the glacier into the ocean, called calving, the giant crashes are humbling to witness. Great walls of granite also rise above the ocean, an amazing sight as you cruise along on the water.

The wildlife in the area includes black and brown bears, deer, wolves, harbor seals, and a variety of birds. The harbor seals can be seen playing, splashing, hunting, and resting on the icebergs in the area. Tracy Arm Fjord is also a hidden spot where coral flourishes under the water. The coral called P. pacifica is a deep-water coral that can survive in the cool waters here, much closer to the surface, a unique feature that brings researchers from around the world.

So run away to Juneau to sneak off to the Tracy Arm Fjord, an incredibly beautiful part of Alaska tucked near the capital in the Tongass National Forest.

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