The mile-deep fjords of the Kenai Peninsula are like cathedrals of rock and ice where mankind can worship the sea. Kayakers, anglers, and wildlife enthusiasts will find themselves in a state of aquatic Zen as they behold the powerful grace of orca, humpback, gray, and fin-tail whales.
Aailik Bay is a premier wilderness destination perfect for kayaking, whale-watching, and glacier viewing. Book a two- to seven-day kayaking expedition with Backcountry Safaris to paddle among icebergs, mountains, and whales.
A public use cabin is located on the eastern shore of upper Aialik Bay, just north of Coleman Bay. Pink Salmon spawn in the lagoon behind the cabin in late August and early September and can sometimes be caught from the beach in late July.
Deep-sea fishing trips in the park begin in Seward and take you to some of the most scenic fishing waters in the world. Among rugged, uninhabited islands, snowy mountains, mammoth glaciers, and abundant wildlife, you can tackle “barn door” halibut and feisty salmon.
By Travel Expert:
Jeremy Pataky
This rugged wilderness requires good physical condition, proper equipment, and reasonable precautions. If planning a backcountry trip without a guide, get current, specific information from park staff before starting out. To tackle the Harding Icefield, be prepared to face sudden storms, high winds, blinding sunlight, and extreme temperature changes.
The mile-deep fjords of the Kenai Peninsula are like cathedrals of rock and ice. Kayakers, fishermen, and wildlife watchers behold the powerful grace of orca, humpback, gray, and fin-tail whales. The antics of smaller marine mammals such as sea otters, harbor seals, and sea lions provide comic relief.
From Exit Glacier Nature Center, several short trails lead to the foot of the glacier. The first mile of the main trail is paved and is wheelchair accessible. The pavement ends at a kiosk with benches and interpretive signs about area geology. At that point, you can continue along the main trail on a gravel path to the Glacier, or you can pass through the kiosk and follow the accessible trail to a panoramic viewpoint of Exit Glacier, the surrounding peaks, and the outwash stream.
Join Alaska Denali Tours and explore Alaska's scenic Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay by sea kayak. Kayak beneath towering glaciers, have whales and sea lions swim within arm's reach of your sea kayak, and observe one of the world's greatest displays of shore birds.
By Travel Expert:
Karen Kefauver
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