Glacier Bay Basin
Water · Hoonah-Angoon Census Area ·
Glaciers, wildlife, mountains, and Huna Tlingit cultural heritage
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Glaciers, wildlife, mountains, and Huna Tlingit cultural heritage
Alaska Get directions
"A national park in Alaska known for its glaciers and marine wildlife." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s
"Managed by the National Park Service, Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park exemplifies the U.S. World Heritage sites that may lose international support and funding as the U.S. steps away from UNESCO; with the NPS already facing sweeping staff layoffs and domestic funding cuts — including nearly a 25% loss of permanent staff in 2025 — there are worries about reduced technical expertise and resources needed to conserve World Heritage values." - Elissa Garay
"Also turning 100 is the unrelentingly beautiful Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (which became a national monument in 1925), filled with rugged mountains, wild coastline, and abundant wildlife. It is the ancestral land of the Huna Tlingit people, who in recent years have collaborated with the National Park Service to restore previously suppressed oral histories and cultural traditions."
"A national park in Alaska known for its scenic beauty and social media presence featuring ranger dance videos showcasing uniform variations."
"For pure, natural beauty, Alaska is hard to top, and viewing Glacier Bay from the water only enhances that — there are no rapids or whitewater off the shores, but you can spot glaciers, puffins, sea lions, and even orca or humpback whales. I recommend booking an overnight trip during the summer (a must); make sure to register for a free permit." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines