Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park

If you are going to travel to Alaska to see a Glacier, you might as well do it in style. The Pedersen Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park is a great glacier destination and when visiting you can stay at the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge. You will start your trip with a cruise through the park. You can explore the glacier, kayak with fellow travelers, or relax in the lodge in the park. Just by sitting on the porch of the lodge you can stare out at the Pedersen Glacier as if you are looking out on a regular neighborhood street. The wilderness ecolodge is a great place to stay because it puts you so close to the glacier. You will soon learn to appreciate the silent peace of the area, as well as the natural sounds that can only be heard when you are deep in the Alaska wilderness. You can meditate to the sound of waves, take a stroll through the park grounds as the wind rustles the trees, or boat near the glacier and hear the deafening crack of the glacier calving as a huge piece of it moves away and splashes into the ocean. Surprising to some, the glacier is located near a beach and you can camp out as you would on any other beach. Whale watching is a big draw to the area and if you spend time on a boat sailing near the glacier, there is a good chance you and your fellow travelers will catch a glimpse of the mighty humpback cresting the ocean waters.