Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska is a perfect destination for anyone in search of beautiful scenery and exotic wildlife. It’s located at the foot of Mount Seward and spreads across over 600,000 acres. More than 60% of the national park is covered in ice. The unique fjords and valleys you can see here are formed by tidewater glaciers that come out of the massive icefield. You can see huge icebergs floating in the fjords and it’s a sight you can’t see in any other place.
Kenai Fjords National Park was established in 1978 as a national monument. In 1980, it was turned into a national park in an attempt to preserve the beautiful nature it contains. The move to a national park also provided access to more travelers who can now enjoy this wonder of nature.
One of the best things you can see in Kenai Fjords is the diverse wildlife. Among the animals that live there are coyotes, bears, mountain goats, beavers, wolverines, etc. In the water, you can see sea otters, sea lions whales, porpoises, and harbor seals. And we must mention nearly 200 species of birds that are everywhere around the park.
For the best experience, go during summer when the days are long and the sea is calm.