Things to Do
Activities in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve are as diverse as the park and preserve itself. Whether you have a few hours or a lifetime, whether your idea of adventure is a ranger-led walk or a bivouac in a snow cave, there is plenty to do here! This page is intended to help you plan your visit by providing a broad overview of visitor activities, with links to more detailed information for each of them.
![]() Ranger Activities ![]() Cruising Glacier Bay Wilderness Adventures ![]() Glacier Bay National Preserve
![]() Other Activities Glacier Bay is a photographer's paradise with its abundant wildlife and many moods. Flightseeing from nearby communities gives an aerial perspective (weather permitting). For a list of air taxi operators that provide flightseeing tours over Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, see Area Visitor Services. Birdwatching is a popular activity given the 240 species sighted in the park. Sport fishing opportunities abound for both fresh and saltwater fish. Alaska State fishing regulations apply, and a valid state fishing license is required. See also: Maps, Directions, Operating Hours, Permits Area Visitor Services is a listing of businesses that provide lodging, transportation, tours, and other useful visitor services. Be familiar with the rules that protect the park and its visitors. Learn more about the park's nature and science, history and culture, or management. |
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Did You Know?
![Black-legged Kittiwake Black-legged Kittiwake](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20120926122624im_/http://www.nps.gov/akr/images/GLBA_Kittiwake.gif)
The Black-legged Kittiwake nests in the sheer cliff walls of the Marble Islands. Their nests are made up of seaweed, moss, and mud cemented into a narrow ledge. Nests are usually lined with fine grass and can contain up to three eggs.