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Located in the southeastern quadrant of the Kenai Peninsula, Kenai Fjords National
Park encompasses 607,805 acres within one of the most pristine wilderness areas found anywhere
in the world. This stunning park has countless
lush valleys, glistening glaciers, massive icefields, deep water fjords, bays, streams
and dramatic sea stacks.
The park is capped by the 700-square mile (1,134 sq. km) Harding
Icefield, a small remnant of the Pleistocene ice masses that once covered half of Alaska.
The Harding Icefield is the largest icefield entirely within U.S. borders.
This vast park is a wildlife lovers paradise. On land, the most common sightings
include moose, bear, wolverines, marmots and mountain goats. Along the coast visitors
will see Steller sea lions on their haul outs, harbor seals resting on
icebergs, porpoises, sea otters and Orca whales. Nestled into the cliffs and high banks
are numerous rookeries of sea birds including several species of puffins, murres and
black-footed kittiwakes.
The park's visitor center is located in Seward, 128 miles (207 km) south of Anchorage.
Numerous day boat cruises are available to explore the parks' fjords, bays and tidal
glaciers. Exit Glacier, the park's most accessible area by land is a 12 mile (19 km)
drive from Seward.
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