Exploring the National Parks

72: Exploring Glacier Bay: Trip Planning Tips and Activities


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In this episode of Exploring the National Parks, we are exploring a park that is near and dear to our hearts – Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska! 

Ash worked as a park ranger in Glacier Bay and has so many amazing experiences to share about living in this part of Alaska! This national park has tidewater glaciers, massive mountains, and wildlife galore, so we’re excited to explore Glacier Bay with you! 

In this episode, we discuss: 

  • Our special connection to this national park
  • The unique route you need to know about if you want to visit this park
  • The thing that makes Glacier Bay so cool 
  • The best place to see humpback whales in this park 
  • The incredible wildlife in this area
  • The best way to see this park 
  • Our favorite spots in Glacier Bay 
  • What you can expect with the weather in this area
  • The cool thing about the glaciers in this national park 
  • What to do at Bartlett Cove 
  • Our favorite trails in this national park 
  • What you need to know if you plan to go fishing in Glacier Bay 
  • We hope you love this episode and learning about all of the incredible sights that Glacier Bay has to offer! This park is truly phenomenal so we hope that everyone gets a chance to visit. 

    Don’t forget to complete your task for this week! What wildlife are you most looking forward to seeing in Glacier Bay? Head over to the Dirt In My Shoes Facebook or Instagram page and let us know!

    Check out the full show notes here.

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