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Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve The Fairweather Mountains rise over 15,000 feet in elevation
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2011 Glacier Bay National Park Visitor's Guide. Get yours now...

download and read the current issue of our official visitor guide.

You can now download and enjoy the official visitor's guide to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, The Fairweather. This 32 page full-color newsletter will help you plan and enjoy your journey in this immense wilderness park.

Get the current issue here
32 pages, pdf format

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Common Snipe

Did You Know?
Instead of vocalizing to attract females, common snipe males have another method of drawing the attention of a potential mate. They spread their tail feathers diving downward. Air vibrates through the tail feathers creating an attractive, winnowing sound.

Last Updated: May 31, 2011 at 17:56 MST