Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska   The yearly precipitation here at Kenai Fjords National Park is about average; the wettest month of the year is commonly October, that's the one that rains the most, and May meanwhile is the driest month. Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR is a perfect place to get some rest. If you came for an overnight stay Miller's Landing is a delightful place to camp; don't forget to take a glorious little visit to Japanese Creek. It's a popular place to go to for the people of Seward. There are a lot of cool pursuits for everyone. Now, you may think that's loads     but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here at Kenai Fjords National Park. If you need a site to stay Hotel Edgewater And Conference Center is a fine choice, and do explore Lowell Creek since you're here at Kenai Fjords National Park. Lowell Point Camp Ground is a pleasant campground here, and if you need a site to stay Marathon View is a good choice. I can't stop, cause I'm havin' a glorious time here at Kenai Fjords National Park. Camping is available at Exit Glacier RV and Camping; why not a little side spree to Scheffler Creek. A good location to camp here at Kenai Fjords National Park is Bear Creek RV Park; Marina Motel is a good spot to get some rest. There's pleasant hiking along the Lost Lake Trail; as expected Clear Creek is a scenic stream that is worth stopping at. Dry warm beds await you at Harborview Inn,       but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here at Kenai Fjords National Park. If you need a site to stay Hotel Edgewater And Conference Center is a fine choice, and do explore Lowell Creek since you're here at Kenai Fjords National Park. Lowell Point Camp Ground is a pleasant this place gets highs in the 20's; overnight lows through the wintertime for Kenai Fjords National Park tend to be in the 10's. Kenai Fjords National Park is a fine wilderness region where everyone has a magnificent time. There's some attention-grabbing stuff to distinguish at Lowell Creek Dam next to Kenai Fjords National Park, and hey, Box Canyon Creek is a great local stream. Kenai Fjords National Park is a fine site for a spree when you have to get out of the house. Here at Kenai Fjords National Park there are plenty of people from Seward;   camping at Kenai Fjords RV Park is always a great experience. The grand beauty of Kenai Fjords National Park is there for your viewing happiness. At Kenai Fjords National Park you find a load of outdoors recreation, so you could have a load of fun. The Kenai Fjords reflect scenic icebound landscapes in which salt spray mixes with mountain mist. Located on the southeastern Kenai Peninsula, the national park is a pristine and rugged land supporting many unaltered natural environments and ecosystems. The fjords are long, steep-sided, glacier-carved valleys that are now filled with ocean waters. A mountain platform, one mile high, rises above this dramatic coastline. The mountains are mantled by the 300-square mile Harding Icefield, 35 miles long and 20 miles wide. Only isolated mountain peaks interrupt its nearly flat, snowclad surface. Exit Glacier spills off the massive Harding icefield and is accessible by road. The park's wildlife includes mountain goats, moose, bears, wolverines, marmots and other land mammals who have established themselves on a thin life zone between marine waters and the icefield's frozen edges. Bald eagles nest in the tops of spruce and hemlock trees. Thousands of seabirds, including puffins, kittiwakes, and murres seasonally inhabit the steep cliffs and rocky shores. Kayakers, fishermen, and visitors on tour boats share the park's waters with stellar sea lions, harbor seals, Dall porpoises, sea otters, humpback, killer and minke whales.    CONTACTS Email - KEFJ_Superintendent@nps.gov Fax- 907-224-2144 Write to National Park Service PO Box 1727 Seward, AK 99664 Phone Visitor Information Recorded Message - 907-224-2132 Headquarters - 907-224-3175 TRAVEL BASICS Operating Hours, Seasons The visitor center in Seward offers exhibits, slide programs, maps, publications and information. It is open Monday through Friday year round, and Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with extended hours. There is a ranger station at Exit Glacier which offers exhibits and information about the glacier and the Harding Icefield, interpretive programs and talks. Rangers provide information daily during the summer months. Getting There PLANE - Commuter flight services link Seward and Anchorage. CAR - The park lies 130 road miles south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway. The park's headquarters and visitor center is located on Seward's small boat harbor. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - The Alaska Marine Highway (ferry) System connects Seward with Homer and Seldovia via Kodiak, providing service to Valdez and Cordova. Bus services are available between Anchorage and Seward. The Alaska Railroad serves Seward from Anchorage during the summer months. Weather & Climate Overcast and cool days are frequent in this maritime climate of abundant rain. May is the driest month; successive months see increasing precipitation. Summer daytime temperatures range from the mid-40s to low 70s (F). The wet, stormy fall begins in September. Wool or synthetic clothing and sturdy rain gear - pants, coat and hat - are essential Accessibility The park visitor center and the exhibit area near the Exit Glacier Ranger Station is wheelchair accessible. The first 1/4 mile of the Exit Glacier Trail is fully accessible. Contact the park for details. Getting Around In summer, Exit Glacier can be reached by car on a gravel road (approximately 9 miles), and a short trail. Exit Glacier is the only portion of the park accessible by trail. A gravel road at mile 3.7 of the Seward Highway leads 9 miles to the Exit Glacier Ranger Station. An easy 1/2 mile walk will take you to the glacier's terminus. The first 1/4 mile of this trail is completely accessible. A steeper trail continues across moraines and bedrock. Visitors may return to the Ranger Station via a nature trail. The Harding Icefield can be reached by air or trail. Air and boat charters provide access to the fjords. FEES/PERMITS Entrance Fee CAR $5.00 for 7 Days $15.00 for Annual There are user Fees at Exit Glacier. Individual Hikers/bikers may enter for $2.00. Commercial fees depend on number in vehicle. CAMPING Exit Glacier Campground and Back Country Cabins Open All Year Exit Glacier has 12 walk-in summer camping sites. Three back country cabins for summer visits along the park's coastline are located in the fjords of Holgate Arm, Aialik Bay, and North Arm. The cabins are accessible by boat, kayak or small plane. In winter, a public use cabin is available at Exit Glacier. Cabin stays are limited to three days. Visitors must obtain reservations and permits in advance. Seward provides full tourist services, including campgrounds. FACILITIES Ranger Stations EXIT GLACIER RANGER STATION Location - 9 miles down Exit Glacier Road off the Seward Highway. Special Programs - There is a ranger station at Exit Glacier which offers exhibits and information about the glacier and the Harding Icefield, interpretive programs and talks. Rangers provide information daily during the summer months. Visitor Centers KENAI FJORDS VISITOR CENTER Open All Year Location - The center is located on Seward's small boat harbor. Special Programs - The visitor center in Seward offers exhibits, slide programs, maps, publications and information. It is open Monday through Friday year round, and Saturdays and Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with extended hours. 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