Kenai Fjords National Park

Bear Glacier is the largest of nearly 40 glaciers that flow from the Harding Icefield.
At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the ice age lingers. Nearly 40 glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords' crowning feature. Wildlife thrives in icy waters and lush forests along the fjords once carved by the vast expanse of ice. Today, shrinking glaciers bear witness to the effects of our changing climate.
Map showing location of park.
Exit Glacier Area To Open for Summer Season on May 14, 2026
Kenai Fjords National Park is pleased to announce that the gate to the Exit Glacier area will be open for the summer season on May 14, 2026.
Kenai Fjords National Park Closes Exit Glacier Area to Snowmachine Use
Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier developed area to snowmachine use due to recent warm temperatures and snowmelt.
Kenai Fjords National Park Opens Exit Glacier Area to Snowmachine Use
Kenai Fjords National Park opened the Exit Glacier Developed Area to off road snowmachine use on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
A kayaker views a tidewater glacier in the distance
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A person looks out over a view of snow, ice, and mountain peaks
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Two orcas surface with mountainous coastline beyond
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A park ranger talks with a child with Exit Glacier in the background
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Several humpback whales open their mouth above water
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Sea stacks rise from the ocean
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Mountain goat with mountains in background
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Fireweed blooms with mountains in the background
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