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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
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Summer 2008 Daily Naturalist Activities

Bartlett Cove
During the summer months, park rangers provide a variety of fun, informative, and free guided activites every day. Join a ranger for a guided walk along the beach, or through the lush temperate rainforest of Bartlett Cove. Don't miss our evening programs presented each night in the park theater, upstairs in the Lodge.

Glacier Bay National Park Visitor Center
Upstairs in the Glacier Bay Lodge
Exhibits, Bookstore, Park Information, reading area
Open daily

1:15 PM
Park Film
"Treasures of the Great Land, AK National Parks"
In the visitor center theater

2:00 PM
Guided Walk on the Forest Loop Trail
Discover Bartlett Cove, a land of great change. 1.5 miles, 90 minutes, easy walking

5:00 PM
Park Film
"Glacier Bay: Forever Wild"
In the visitor center theater

7:00 PM
Park Film
"Glacier Bay: Beneath the Reflections"
In the visitor center theater

8:00 PM
Evening Ranger Program
Join a ranger for an informative slide program. In the visitor center theater. 45 minutes.

 

Trips up the Bay
Park rangers also board cruise ships and tour boats to answer questions, interpret the scenery, history, and wildlife, and help you appreciate the wonders of Glacier Bay National Park.

2008 Ranger activities schedule for Glacier Bay National Park
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Common Snipe  

Did You Know?
Instead of vocalizing to attract females, common snipe males have another method of drawing the attention of a potential mate. They spread their tail feathers diving downward. Air vibrates through the tail feathers creating an attractive, winnowing sound.

Last Updated: June 19, 2008 at 12:26 EST