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Kenai Fjords National Park
It is said that the Kenai Peninsula is a microcosm of Alaska—almost every type of ecosystem in the state is represented. And at the tip of that peninsula, a comfortable 3 hour drive from Anchorage, the crenulated coastline of Kenai Fjords National Park is home to some of most pristine, rugged, breathtaking glacial vistas in North America.
The massive Harding icefield, with the occasional nunatak ("lonely peak") rising up from its almost perfectly level surface, feeds the 38 glaciers of the park. These glaciers, in turn, have been sculpting the fjords themselves since the Pleistocene era, in the process making a home for the many species of marine life—mammals, fish, and and seabird alike—that throng here.
Seward, Alaska
Seward was voted #1 U.S. Destination for 2010 in TripAdvisor.com's annual travel trends survey!
Also the recipient of the National Civic League's 2005 All-America City Award, Seward obviously wins the hearts of those who come to visit.
Just 125 miles from Anchorage and easily accessible by highway and rail—as well as a frequent stop for major cruise lines—not only is Seward one of Alaska's oldest and most charming towns, it's surrounded by breathtaking scenic beauty. Just being here is a thrill to the senses. As the "gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park," Seward offers incredible opportunities for exploration, recreation and outdoor relaxation. Of course there are our glacier and wildlife cruises—a must if you want to really experience the National Park—but there's also camping, fishing, hiking, scuba diving, mountain biking, mountain climbing, bird-watching, white water rafting, kayaking and canoeing, dog mushing ... you name it.
Join us in Seward, and discover why so many travelers have placed us at the top of their list.
