Almost one hundred years
ago, Kenai Fjords was a great river of ice. Today, the bay
is a water filled fjord. Every summer, glaciers descending
from the mountains into the Fjords create one
of nature's most spectacular displays. As the summer heat
warms the glaciers, huge chucks of ice the size of houses
crumble with a deafening roar into the ocean. Kenai Fjords National Park
has been acclaimed to be the crowned jewel of the Kenai Penninsula. More than one hundred alpine
and valley glaciers flow from the mountain Ranges in Kenai Fjords National Park. Kenai Fjords
National Park is home for many animals, including deer, bears,
mountain goats, porpoises, orcas, whales and waterfowl. Many
of these animals are endangered, and rely on the
National Park and Preserve status to protect them.
Take an amazing boat tour or kayaking trip to magnificent tidewater glaciers,
some towering 200 feet above the waterline. Marvel at spectacular
scenery, including the snow capped peaks. Glide
through serene and unspoiled waters on a sea kayak.
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