Kenai Fjords National Park is open year-round; however, the Exit Glacier road is closed to cars for the winter months and much of the spring. The Park's coastal backcountry is also inaccessible late fall through early spring due to rough seas.
Start your visit to Exit Glacier with a stop at the Nature Center - open daily in the summer months.
Visitor Centers: The Kenai Fjords Information Center in Seward's small boat harbor is open daily during the summer season:
May 2 - May 22
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
May 23 - September 1
8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
September 2 - September 25
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Exit Glacier Nature Center is also open daily in the summer months:
May 17 - September 1
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
September 2 - September 25
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Did You Know?
The Hoary Marmot is the largest member of the ground squirrels. These guys hibernate half or more of their life away. They have very thick fur and a substantial fat layer that protects them from the cold. You are not as likely to see them on hot days as they hide in the shade to keep cool.