Kenai Fjords Guidebook

Exploring Alaska's Kenai Fjords

by David Wm Miller

Detailed guide to the Kenai Fjords: 300pgs, 40 maps, 130 photos, index, bibliography and more!

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Getting into the fjords




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Resurrection Bay

Resurrection Bay

Seward and Resurrection Bay (map) are the gateway into the Kenai Fjords. Four State Marine Parks are in the lower bay. Top destinations include Fox Island, Thumb Cove, Eldorado Narrows, Caines Head, Bear Glacier and Cape Resurrection.

Day Harbor

Day Harbor

Day Harbor is immediately east of Resurrection Bay. The harbor is noted for it towering sea cliffs and cascading waterfalls along the Resurrection Peninsula. Top destinations are Driftwood Bay, Safety Cove and the harbor's head with Ellsworth Glacier.

Aialik Bay / Kenai Fjords National Park

Aialik Bay / Kenai Fjords National Park

Immediately southwest of Resurrection Bay is Aialik Bay, located in the heart of the Kenai Fjords National Park. Top destinations include Verdant Cove, Coleman Bay, Holgate Arm, Aialik Glacial Basin (map), and Pedersen Glacier / Lagoon area.

Northwestern Fjord / Kenai Fjords National Park

Northwestern Glacier / Kenai Fjords National Park

The best kept secret on the Alaska coast! Northwestern Fjord is a great place to spend time hiking and paddling. Hundreds of harbor seals inhabit the icy fjord. Best spots include: Otter Cove, Ribbonfall Cove, Northwestern, Anchor and Ogive Glaciers.

Nuka Island

Nuka Island / Kachemak Bay State Park

This is remote seacoast. Nuka Island, Nuka Bay and Nuka Passage are some of the more desirable places to explore. Scores of reliable haul out beaches afford excellent access. The Nuka region is legendary for its abundants of eagles, seals, and gold mines.

Cool spots in the fjords

Cool Spots / Bainbridge Glacier

A photo tour of the 5 best spots to visit in the Kenai Fjords. Top destinations include Bainbridge Glacier, Aialik Glacial Basin, Cataract Cove, Taz Basin and Pedersen Lagoon.

photographs/maps © David Wm Miller