Resurrection Bay Alaska
Resurrection Bay - Kenai Fjords National Park
Resurrection Bay,
also known as Blying Sound, and Harding Gateway in its outer reaches, is a
fjord on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska, United States. Its main settlement is
Seward, located at the head of the bay.
Resurrection Bay
is the location of Caines Head, at the summit of which Fort McGilvray is
situated, 650 feet (198 meters) above sea level. It is called the "gateway
to the Kenai Fjords" as many water taxis, kayak tours, anglers, and
recreational boaters use the bay to access nearby Kenai Fjords National Park.
Several parks are located in and around the bay. Kenai Fjords National Park is
primarily accessed by boat from Seward.
Several parks are
located in and around the Resurrection Bay
·
Caines
Head State Recreation Area
·
Lowell
Point State Recreation Site
·
Sandspit
Point State Marine Park
·
Sunny
Cove State Marine Park
·
Thumb
Cove State Marine Park
·
Fox
Island
Best way to see
explore the Resurrection Bay
·
Kenai
Fjords and Resurrection Bay Half-Day Cruise
·
Kenai
Fjords Wildlife Cruise
·
Kenai
Fjords National Park Glacier and Wildlife Cruise
Resurrection Bay
Cruise tours gives best option to explore
Several alpine
glaciers, nestled high in the Chugach and Kenai mountains surrounding
Resurrection Bay, can be seen along the route if the weather cooperates. We
will cruise by Bear Glacier, a piedmont glacier and the largest glacier in
Kenai Fjords National Park.
There is very good
chance to see the six types of whales (fin, gray, humpback, minke and Orca
whales) roaming the waters of Resurrection Bay.
As we approach the
end of Resurrection Bay we will visit Cape Resurrection, home to both Steller
sea lions and thousands of nesting seabirds including puffins, kittiwakes, and
cormorants. The captain will stop the boat close to the sea lion colonies and
seabird rookeries, providing excellent photo opportunities. Along the route you
will have the chance to see abundant wildlife such as whales, sea otters,
Dall's porpoises, and many types of seabirds. As we cruise along the rugged
coastline, keep an eye out for mountain goats, bald eagles, and bears.
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