Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park protects coastal fjords, tidewater glaciers and the Harding Icefield on the Kenai Peninsula in southcentral Alaska. The park is characterised by steep glaciated terrain, abundant marine wildlife and fast-changing coastal weather.

Boat excursions from the nearby town of Seward are a primary way to see tidewater glaciers and marine mammals, while trails and viewpoints at Exit Glacier provide accessible glacier viewing on land. Backcountry routes and day hikes lead into glacial valleys and alpine areas.

The park was established to conserve the icefield and glacially carved fjords and is managed by the National Park Service for both conservation and public visitation. Ongoing scientific monitoring documents glacial change and ecosystem responses.

Kenai Fjords lies on the eastern side of the Kenai Peninsula; the town of Seward serves as the main gateway and is located on Resurrection Bay at the park’s coastal margin.

• Main attractions: Maritime fjords, tidewater glaciers and the Harding Icefield are the park's defining landscapes, best explored by boat tours from Seward or on established hiking trails near Exit Glacier.

What to See #

• Harding Icefield: A vast icefield that feeds dozens of glaciers radiating down to the coast and interior valleys, forming the park's glacial backbone.
• Exit Glacier: A glacier accessible by road with established trails, visitor viewpoints and interpretive signage about glacial retreat and ecology.