Kenai Fjords National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2024年5月6日 · Where Mountains, Ice, and Ocean Meet. 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.
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2024年4月4日 · 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. Recover your sense of wonder and your enthusiasm for adventure here in Kenai Fjords National Park.
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2024年1月30日 · From the largest Sitka spruces, ancient and immense, to the smallest shoots of sprouting fireweed and the soft and verdant blankets of moss covering the forest floor, the plants of Kenai Fjords thrive in a harsh land of ice, rock, snow and rain.
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2022年9月22日 · Kayaking in Kenai Fjords can be an exciting way to explore the fjords, see glaciers, and view wildlife.
Kenai Fjords National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Where Mountains, Ice, and Ocean Meet. 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 around the vast expanse of ice.
Wilderness - Kenai Fjords National Park (U.S. National Park …
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.
Kayaking - Kenai Fjords National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2024年5月3日 · Tens of thousands of years of glacial carving and strong waves have scoured much of the existing shoreline in the fjords. There are many sharp cliffs and finding safe landing beaches can be challenging. We recommend carrying a chart and/or map of the area.
Glaciers / Glacial Features - U.S. National Park Service
2024年3月25日 · 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.
History & Culture - Kenai Fjords National Park (U.S. National Park …
2018年3月27日 · The story of the Kenai Fjords is not just one of geology and landforms, but also of people. Archeological evidence indicates the region has been home to Alaska Natives for thousands of years. In more recent times, hunters, fishermen, fox farmers, miners, and more have made use of the fjords.
Boat Tours - Kenai Fjords National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
2021年5月13日 · The waters around Kenai Fjords and Resurrection Bay provide a unique experience, whether seeing the awe-inspiring power of a tidewater glacier and the expanse of the Gulf of Alaska or spotting any of the numerous birds and marine mammals who call these food-rich waters their summer home.