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Glacier Bay: Beneath The Reflections

Glacier Bay: Beneath The Reflections
Imagine a world where darkness reigns. Where the whimsy of swirling currents determines the patterns of life...and yet, life flourishes. Join us as we travel into the underwater world of Glacier Bay and discover some of its secrets.

Credit / Author: Glacier Bay National Park

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Glacier Bay: Forever Wild

Glacier Bay: Forever Wild
Explore the beauty, majesty, and wild nature of Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park.

16 minutes

Credit / Author: National Park Service & Holland America Line

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ON THE WATER...Glacier Bay Boater Orientation

ON THE WATER...Glacier Bay Boater Orientation
BE SAFE on the waters of Glacier Bay.

Take a successful journey on the beautiful waters of Glacier Bay National park. Boating regulations, recommendations, and insider knowledge will help you enjoy your boating adventure and ensure the protection of Glacier Bay's resources.

Credit / Author: Glacier Bay National Park

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What's So Special About Glacier Bay NP?

What's So Special About Glacier Bay NP?
Enjoy a 12-minute montage of the spectacular sights and sounds of Glacier Bay National Park.

Credit / Author: Glacier Bay National Park

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Glacier Bay From Above

Glacier Bay From Above
Strap in for a scenic flight through Johns Hopkins Inlet in Glacier Bay NP.  Experience massive tidewater glaciers, jagged peaks, and picture-postcard Alaskan scenery.

Credit / Author: T. VandenBerg NPS

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CLASSIC GLACIER BAY FILMS NEW!

From the video vaults! No longer regularly shown in the visitor center at Glacier Bay, these two classic films are now available for online viewing.
 

Glacier Bay: The Grand Design

Glacier Bay: The Grand Design
Enjoy this classic film. Now available for online viewing. Observe the resilience of life as the massive glaciers retreat and the land changes from barren rock to lush forest.

Credit / Author: Tom VandenBerg

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Glacier Bay's Glaciers: The Moving Force

Glacier Bay's Glaciers: The Moving Force
Enjoy this classic film now available for online viewing. Discover the story of Glacier Bay's famous tidewater glaciers and why these rivers of ice have advanced and retreated over time.  13 minutes.

Credit / Author: Tom VandenBerg

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Glacier Bay Ranger Minutes
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Learn about Glacier Bay National Park through audio and video
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On The Water!
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Sounds Wild!
Sounds Wild!
Short radio programs about Alaskan Wildlife produced by ADF&G
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Did You Know?
It was the inspiration of one man, Dr. William S. Cooper, an ecologist studying how plant life returns to land freshly revealed from beneath retreated glaciers, that lead to the establishment of Glacier Bay as a National Monument in 1925.
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Last Updated: December 15, 2011 at 15:04 MST