https://www.nps.gov/kefj News releases from Kenai Fjords National Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-closes-exit-glacier-area-to-snowmachine-use-on-4-20-2026.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:42:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier developed area to snowmachine use due to recent warm temperatures and snowmelt. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-closes-exit-glacier-area-to-snowmachine-use-on-4-20-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-opens-exit-glacier-area-to-snowmachine-use-on-1-13-2026.htm Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:00:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park opened the Exit Glacier Developed Area to off road snowmachine use on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-opens-exit-glacier-area-to-snowmachine-use-on-1-13-2026.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/two-hikers-injured-by-bear-in-kenai-fjords-national-park.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2025 20:00:00 EST The Exit Glacier trails and park boundary gate on Herman Leirer Road will re-open to the public on September 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/two-hikers-injured-by-bear-in-kenai-fjords-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/rescue-operation-at-kenai-fjords-national-park.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2025 11:28:00 EST On the afternoon of July 21, 2025, Kenai Fjords National Park received a call from the Alaska State Troopers regarding two individuals stranded on a cliff face beyond the "Exit Creek Prohibited Visitor Use Zone" closure sign. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/rescue-operation-at-kenai-fjords-national-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-seeks-public-feedback-into-new-frontcountry-management-plan.htm Fri, 13 Sep 2024 05:08:00 EST Public comment period for Kenai Fjords National Park's new Frontcountry Management Plan is open online until October 22, 2024. A public session will be held on October 8, 6:00pm-7:00pm at Seward Community Library & Museum. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-seeks-public-feedback-into-new-frontcountry-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-news-release.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:44:00 EST SEWARD, Alaska – On the Morning of August 7, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m. a landslide triggered tsunami washed over portions of Pedersen Lagoon near Aialik Bay (59.8842N, -149.7309W). https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/the-national-park-service-park-seeks-public-comment-into-alaska-coastal-park-units-fire-management-plan.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:13:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) proposes an Alaska Region Coastal Park Units Fire Management Plan (FMP) Environmental Assessment for the following park units: Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve (ANIA), Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA), Kenai Fjords National Park (KEFJ), Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (KLGO), which includes the Chilkoot National Historic Trail, and Sitka National Historical Park (SITK). https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/the-national-park-service-park-seeks-public-comment-into-alaska-coastal-park-units-fire-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-will-open-the-gate-to-exit-glacier-area-friday-5-17-2024.htm Fri, 17 May 2024 04:06:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park is pleased to announce that the gate to the Exit Glacier area will be open for the summer season on Friday, May 17, 2024. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-will-open-the-gate-to-exit-glacier-area-friday-5-17-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-closes-exit-glacier-developed-area-to-snowmachine-use-on-5-17-2024.htm Fri, 17 May 2024 04:01:00 EST Due to recent warm temperatures and snow melt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-closes-exit-glacier-developed-area-to-snowmachine-use-on-5-17-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/stranded-skiers-rescued-from-kenai-fjords-national-park-via-helicopter.htm Sat, 20 Apr 2024 06:16:00 EST Stranded Skiers Rescued from Kenai Fjords National Park via Helicopter https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/stranded-skiers-rescued-from-kenai-fjords-national-park-via-helicopter.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/the-national-park-service-park-seeks-public-comment-into-the-glass-heifner-mine-clean-up.htm Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:42:00 EST SEWARD, Alaska – The National Park Service (NPS) wishes to inform and encourage the public to review action and information documents related to the Glass-Heifner Mine Clean-up project in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. Documents are in the Administrative Record File at the repositories listed below and on NPS Planning, Environment & Public Comment website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/Glass-HeifnerTCRA. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/the-national-park-service-park-seeks-public-comment-into-the-glass-heifner-mine-clean-up.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-press-release-annual-visitation-release.htm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:16:00 EST Seward, AK—Today, the National Park Service announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over 2022.  https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-press-release-annual-visitation-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/visitor-fatality-on-the-harding-icefield-trail.htm Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:04:00 EST On the afternoon of July 17th, 2023, Alaska State Trooper Dispatch received a report of a medical emergency with CPR in progress approximately 3.7 miles up the Harding Icefield Trail within Kenai Fjords National Park. The victim was reported to be a 15-year-old male. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/visitor-fatality-on-the-harding-icefield-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/news-release.htm Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:24:00 EST On June 26, 2023, Kenai Fjords National Park was contacted by the Alaska State Troopers. They reported that a single engine aircraft had a rough landing, disabling the aircraft, near the southwest side beach of Aialik Glacier. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-closes-exit-glacier-area-to-snowmachine-use-05-22-23.htm Mon, 22 May 2023 04:45:00 EST Due to recent warm temperatures and snow melt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-closes-exit-glacier-area-to-snowmachine-use-05-22-23.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/park-exit-glacier-area-open-to-snowmachine-use-for-winter-season-12-13-22.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:43:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park opened the Exit Glacier Developed Area to off road snowmachine use on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Open areas include, the Exit Glacier Road, a designated route through the Exit Glacier campground to Exit Creek, and the Exit Glacier outwash plain. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/park-exit-glacier-area-open-to-snowmachine-use-for-winter-season-12-13-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/motor-vehicle-accident-in-the-exit-glacier-area-of-kenai-fjords-national-park-9-10-22.htm Sat, 10 Sep 2022 10:36:00 EST On Saturday, September 10th, at approximately 1 am, Soldotna Public Safety Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a motor vehicle accident along Herman-Leirer Rd. Kenai Fjords National Park Rangers, Alaska State Troopers, and the Seward Police Department responded along with volunteers from Bear Creek Fire Department the Seward Volunteer Ambulance Corps https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/motor-vehicle-accident-in-the-exit-glacier-area-of-kenai-fjords-national-park-9-10-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-glacial-lake-outburst-flood-9-7-22.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:28:00 EST Flood conditions are expected in the lagoon at the terminus of Bear Glacier. Based on photographs from a remote camera and observations by a local flight seeing company, it appears that an ice-dammed lake located 7 mi above the terminus of Bear Glacier began draining around September 6, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-glacial-lake-outburst-flood-9-7-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/injured-hiker-extracted-from-kenai-fjords-national-park-via-helicopter-08-08-22.htm Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:33:00 EST On Sunday, August 8, at approximately 6 pm, the Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a 9-1-1 call reporting a hiker who had sustained a lower leg injury approximately two miles up the Harding Icefield Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park. Park rangers, Alaska State Troopers, and Bear Creek Fire Department responded to the incident. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/injured-hiker-extracted-from-kenai-fjords-national-park-via-helicopter-08-08-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campfire-restrictions-lifted-7-14-22.htm Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:16:00 EST With the recent rain, cooler and damper conditions, and the resulting reduction in fire danger on the Kenai Peninsula, effective immediately all campfire and fire restrictions for Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Chugach National Forest lands on the Kenai Peninsula are lifted. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campfire-restrictions-lifted-7-14-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-peninsula-campfire-restriction-7-1-22.htm Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:49:00 EST In response to the current high fire danger on the Kenai Peninsula open campfires are restricted to designated campgrounds or cabins within enclosed metal fire grates or designated fire rings provided at developed recreational facilities within Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Chugach National Forest, and Kenai Fjords National Park lands on the Kenai Peninsula. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-peninsula-campfire-restriction-7-1-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/swift-water-rescue-from-kenai-fjords-national-park-6-10-22.htm Fri, 10 Jun 2022 04:43:00 EST On Friday, June 10, National Park Service Rangers along with responders from Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Seward Fire Department conducted a swift water rescue across Exit Creek and Paradise Creek bringing an individual to safety after their watercraft tipped over and they were not able to swim back across the river. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/swift-water-rescue-from-kenai-fjords-national-park-6-10-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/eg-area-closed-for-snow-machine-use-for-season-5-11-22.htm Wed, 11 May 2022 07:06:00 EST Due to recent warm temperatures and snow melt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/eg-area-closed-for-snow-machine-use-for-season-5-11-22.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/public-input-frontcountry-plan.htm Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:50:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park is seeking public input into the development of a frontcountry management plan. The frontcountry area of Kenai Fjords National Park, located around 10 miles northwest of Seward, Alaska, is the most frequently visited and only road-accessible area in the park. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/public-input-frontcountry-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/park-opens-exit-glacier-area-to-snowmachine-use.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2021 10:01:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park opened the Exit Glacier Developed Area to off road snowmachine use at noon on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Open areas include, the Exit Glacier Road, a designated route through the Exit Glacier campground to Exit Creek, and the Exit Glacier outwash plain. Before heading out, all visitors to Kenai Fjords should review park rules and regulations. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/park-opens-exit-glacier-area-to-snowmachine-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/hiker-assist-on-harding-icefield-trail-8-29-21.htm Mon, 30 Aug 2021 09:25:00 EST On 8/29/2021, Park Rangers and volunteers from the Bear Creek Fire Department responded to a call from an injured hiker on the Harding Icefield Trail. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/hiker-assist-on-harding-icefield-trail-8-29-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/dehydrated-hiker-extracted-from-kenai-fjords-national-park-via-helicopter.htm Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:03:00 EST A dehydrated hiker was extracted from the Harding Icefield Trail https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/dehydrated-hiker-extracted-from-kenai-fjords-national-park-via-helicopter.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/injured-hiker-extracted-7-15-21.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2021 04:29:00 EST On Thursday, July 15 an injured hiker was evacuated from the Harding Icefield Trail. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/injured-hiker-extracted-7-15-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/injured-hiker-extracted-7-12-21.htm Wed, 14 Jul 2021 04:48:00 EST On Monday, July 12, at approximately 1:30 pm, the Alaska State Troopers (AST) received a 9-1-1 call reporting that an individual had suffered a lower leg injury. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/injured-hiker-extracted-7-12-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/aggressive-black-bear-killed-by-park-rangers.htm Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:16:00 EST Aggressive Black Bear Killed by Park Rangers in Kenai Fjords National Park https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/aggressive-black-bear-killed-by-park-rangers.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/park-will-open-eg-gate-5-21-21.htm Thu, 20 May 2021 03:57:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park is pleased to announce that the gate to the Exit Glacier area will be open for the summer season on Friday, May 21, 2021. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/park-will-open-eg-gate-5-21-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-closes-exit-glacier-developed-area-to-snowmachine-use.htm Wed, 12 May 2021 12:26:00 EST Due to recent warm temperatures and snow melt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use. This closure includes the road to Exit Glacier within the park boundary, parking areas, the designated route through the campground to Exit Creek, and within Exit Creek. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-closes-exit-glacier-developed-area-to-snowmachine-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/snow-machine-open-12-11-2020.htm Fri, 11 Dec 2020 04:45:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park will open the Exit Glacier Developed Area to off road snowmachine use on Friday, December 11, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/snow-machine-open-12-11-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-glacial-lake-outburst-flood-11-9-20-update.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:34:00 EST The initial flooding danger from the Bear Glacier glacial lake outburst flood has abated. However, a navigational hazard from ice released into Resurrection Bay persists. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-glacial-lake-outburst-flood-11-9-20-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-glacial-lake-outburst-flood.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2020 02:47:00 EST Flood conditions are expected in the lagoon at the terminus of Bear Glacier. Based on photographs from a remote camera, it appears that an ice-dammed lake located 7 mi above the terminus of Bear Glacier began draining around November 4th or 5th. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-glacial-lake-outburst-flood.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/wounded-moose-in-the-exit-glacier-area.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:22:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park staff are monitoring the Exit Glacier area for the presence of a wounded moose and her calf. Visitors to the area are advised to use precautions and be diligent regarding safety. A wounded moose poses unique safety issues, as the animal may be more protective or agitated. In addition, a wounded moose can draw in black bears and brown bears. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/wounded-moose-in-the-exit-glacier-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2020-kenai-fjords-national-park-operations.htm Thu, 21 May 2020 11:46:00 EST In response to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the State of Alaska and in support of federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Kenai Fjords National Park is adapting park operations to limited and strategic locations where visitors typically congregate or frequent in close spaces or high numbers. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2020-kenai-fjords-national-park-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2020-eg-snowmachine-closed-4-10-2020.htm Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:09:00 EST Due to recent warm temperatures and snowmelt, conditions in Kenai Fjords National Park no longer support snowmachine use in the Exit Glacier Developed Area, which includes the road to Exit Glacier within the park boundary, parking areas, the designated route through the campground to Exit Creek, and within Exit Creek. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2020-eg-snowmachine-closed-4-10-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:09:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 23, 2020, the Kenai Fjords National Park Headquarters building, Exit Glacier area winter public use cabin, and Exit Glacier area vault toilets, are closed to the public until further notice. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, Kenai Fjords National Park including the Exit Glacier area will remain open. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2020-eg-snowmachine-open-2-25-2020.htm Tue, 25 Feb 2020 04:29:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park will open the Exit Glacier Developed Area to off road snowmachine use at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Open areas include, the Exit Glacier Road, a designated route through the Exit Glacier campground to Exit Creek, and the Exit Glacier outwash plain. Park visitors are reminded to be alert for changing snow conditions, and hazards buried beneath the snow. While winter in Kenai Fjords can be a beautiful and rewarding place to visit, your safety is your responsibility when visiting your National Parks. If there are any questions concerning conditions or regulations contact Chief Ranger Jesse Pike at (907) 422-0500. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2020-eg-snowmachine-open-2-25-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-glacial-lake-outburst-flood-9-5-19.htm Thu, 05 Sep 2019 11:49:00 EST The lagoon at the terminus of Bear Glacier is currently experiencing flood conditions as the result of drainage of an ice-dammed lake located 7 mi above the terminus of Bear Glacier. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-glacial-lake-outburst-flood-9-5-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campfire-prohibition-lifted-on-public-lands-in-kenai-peninsula-9-5-19.htm Thu, 05 Sep 2019 06:00:00 EST CAMPFIRE RESTRICTIONS LIFTED FOR KENAI NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AND KENAI FJORDS NATIONAL PARK  https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campfire-prohibition-lifted-on-public-lands-in-kenai-peninsula-9-5-19.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campfire-prohibition-news-release.htm Tue, 20 Aug 2019 12:21:00 EST August's extremely dry conditions prompt public lands managers to prohibit open fires on the Kenai Peninsula. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campfire-prohibition-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-trail-closure-news-relsease.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:24:00 EST This news release provides details on the decision to close the Exit Glacier Main Trail in Kenai Fjords National Park due to bear activity. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-trail-closure-news-relsease.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campfire-restrictions-lifted-news-release.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2019 11:03:00 EST With the recent rain and the resulting reduction in fire danger on the Kenai Peninsula, effective immediately all campfire and fire restrictions for Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Fjords National Park, and Chugach National Forest lands on the Kenai Peninsula are lifted. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campfire-restrictions-lifted-news-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/determination-to-close-exit-glacier-trail.htm Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:46:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park Superintendent explains the reason for the decision to close the Mail Trail in the Exit Glacier Developed area. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/determination-to-close-exit-glacier-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campfire-restrictions.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:16:00 EST In response to the current high fire danger on the Kenai Peninsula, open campfires are restricted to designated campgrounds or cabins within enclosed metal fire grates or designated fire rings provided at these developed recreational facilities within federal and state lands. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campfire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/all-open-fires-prohibited-in-kenai-fjords-national-park-7-1-2019.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2019 06:23:00 EST All Open Fires Prohibited in Kenai Fjords National Park https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/all-open-fires-prohibited-in-kenai-fjords-national-park-7-1-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/news-releases.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2019 05:13:00 EST Due to recent warm temperatures and snowmelt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/news-releases.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/employment-workshop-10-11-18.htm Mon, 24 Sep 2018 10:49:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park Employment Workshop October 11th Join National Park Service staff for an employment workshop at the Seward Library community room from 6:30 – 8:00 pm on Thursday, Oct. 11th to learn about upcoming opportunities at the park. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/employment-workshop-10-11-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kefj-future-planning-efforts-9_24_18.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2018 04:11:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park will host a public meeting on Wednesday, October 3 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Kenai Fjords National Park Visitor Center at Seward Harbor located at 1212 4th Avenue in Seward, AK. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kefj-future-planning-efforts-9_24_18.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/newsreleases.htm Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:49:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park will host scenario discussions related to the park’s future Frontcountry Management Plan, which includes the Exit Glacier area on Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m in the large meeting room of the Seward Community Library. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/newsreleases.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2018-glof-investigation.htm Thu, 26 Jul 2018 04:41:00 EST Since June 2017, Kenai Fjords National Park has been monitoring an ice-dammed lake at Bear Glacier using time-lapse, satellite-feed cameras to understand the processes and dynamics of Bear Glacier’s hydrology and outburst flood events. This is a partner project with the State of Alaska. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2018-glof-investigation.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-closes-exit-glacier-developed-area-to-2018-snowmachine-use.htm Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:18:00 EST Due to recent warm temperatures and snow melt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-closes-exit-glacier-developed-area-to-2018-snowmachine-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-opens-exit-glacier-area-to-2018-snowmachine-use.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2018 10:10:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park has opened the Exit Glacier Developed Area to off road snowmachine use. Open areas include, the Exit Glacier Road, a designated route through the Exit Glacier campground to Exit Creek, and the Exit Glacier outwash plain. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-opens-exit-glacier-area-to-2018-snowmachine-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/replacement-of-cottonwood-cabin-environmental-assessment-available-for-public-comment.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2017 05:49:00 EST At Kenai Fjords National Park, an Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluating alternatives to replace a cabin used for employee housing is now available for public comment. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/replacement-of-cottonwood-cabin-environmental-assessment-available-for-public-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-employment-workshop-november-7.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2017 07:21:00 EST Join National Park Service staff for a community employment workshop at the Seward library from 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Tuesday, November 7, to learn more about upcoming opportunities at the park. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-employment-workshop-november-7.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/glacial-lake-outburst-flood-investigation-2017.htm Fri, 08 Sep 2017 00:08:00 EST In June 2017, Kenai Fjords National Park installed two time-lapse cameras, one at the ice dammed lake above Bear Glacier and one at the proglacial lake below the terminus. The cameras collect and email photos that provide a visual account of the water level in the lakes as they fluctuate. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/glacial-lake-outburst-flood-investigation-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/first-annual-youth-symposium.htm Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:26:00 EST Please join Kenai Fjords National Park in supporting and recognizing the tremendous efforts of youth this summer in protecting, stewarding and helping visitors make meaningful connections to Kenai Fjords National Park and the remarkable community of Seward, Alaska. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/first-annual-youth-symposium.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/seward-community-weed-pull-2017.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:03:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park is partnering with the Kenai Peninsula Cooperative Weed Management Area (KP-CWMA) to sponsor a Seward Community Weed Pull on Friday June 30, 2017 from 10a.m. to 3p.m. at the Seward Middle School. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/seward-community-weed-pull-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/road-to-exit-glacier-will-open-for-the-summer-season.htm Thu, 11 May 2017 07:20:00 EST The remaining 1.5 miles of the road to Exit Glacier will open this Friday, May 12 at 7:00 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/road-to-exit-glacier-will-open-for-the-summer-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/close-encounters-of-the-bear-kind.htm Mon, 08 May 2017 10:33:00 EST It’s that time of the year again to be bear aware! Join us on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the K.M. Rae Building from 4:30-6:30 p.m. to learn about bear safety and practice spraying with inert bear spray. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/close-encounters-of-the-bear-kind.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-area-closed-to-snowmachine-use.htm Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:48:00 EST Due to recent warm temperatures and snowmelt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier area to snowmachine use. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-area-closed-to-snowmachine-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-alaska-creates-economic-benefit.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2017 10:37:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 2.78 million visitors to national parks in Alaska spent nearly $1.3 billion in the state in 2016. That record visitation and spending supported 18,000 jobs. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/national-park-tourism-in-alaska-creates-economic-benefit.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-area-open-to-snowmachine-use-2017.htm Wed, 25 Jan 2017 05:57:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park announces that the Exit Glacier area is now open for snowmachine use. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-area-open-to-snowmachine-use-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/national-park-service-centennial-celebration-and-mural-dedication.htm Thu, 19 May 2016 11:50:00 EST On June 1, Kenai Fjords National Park will be gathering to celebrate the National Park Service 100th anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/national-park-service-centennial-celebration-and-mural-dedication.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2016-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 12 May 2016 08:22:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 296,697 visitors to Kenai Fjords National Park in 2015 spent over $59 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,092 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of over $85 million. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2016-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/art-for-parks-2016.htm Sun, 01 May 2016 04:00:00 EST Celebrate the National Park Service Centennial at the Kenai Fjords Visitor Center, with a Night of Art. Part of Seward's First Friday Art Walk! https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/art-for-parks-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/fire-management-plan-scoping.htm Tue, 26 Jan 2016 19:01:00 EST The National Park Service is soliciting input on a proposed fire management plan. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/fire-management-plan-scoping.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/fonsi-available-for-herman-leirer-ea.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2015 09:42:00 EST Finding of No Significant Impact is available for the Herman Leirer Road Flood Mitigation Project Environmental Assessment. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/fonsi-available-for-herman-leirer-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-launches-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2015 05:37:00 EST The park launches Every Kid in a Park Pass program with President Obama. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-launches-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-area-temporarily-closed-for-presidential-visit.htm Sun, 30 Aug 2015 06:01:00 EST Beginning on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 12:01 am through late afternoon the Exit Glacier area will be temporarily closed to the public in order to support the historic visit of President Barack Obama. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-area-temporarily-closed-for-presidential-visit.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/where-ice-and-ocean-meet.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2015 04:00:00 EST The park debuts its first park film to celebration National Park Service 99th birthday. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/where-ice-and-ocean-meet.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/pinnacle-award.htm Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:05:00 EST The park's distance learning program earns a coveted Pinnacle Award for the 2014-15 school season. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/pinnacle-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-in-the-field-summer-2015-edition.htm Wed, 12 Aug 2015 10:22:00 EST Learn about field research in the park through the Kenai Fjords in the Field blog. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-in-the-field-summer-2015-edition.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/potential-flood-hazard-in-bear-glacier-lake.htm Wed, 29 Jul 2015 07:41:00 EST Notification of annual flood potential in Bear Glacier Lagoon https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/potential-flood-hazard-in-bear-glacier-lake.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/facilitated-dialogue.htm Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:40:00 EST A new interpretive program at Kenai Fjords National Park has visitors talking. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/facilitated-dialogue.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/eg-road-ea-open-for-comment.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:39:00 EST Environmental Assessment for Herman Leirer Road available for public comment https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/eg-road-ea-open-for-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/caring-for-our-coast.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2015 04:37:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park staff and partners collect marine debris on the park's outer coast. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/caring-for-our-coast.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/comment-period-for-compendiums.htm Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:49:00 EST The comment period for the 2015 Compendiums of the National Park Service (Alaska Region) will be open until February 15, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/comment-period-for-compendiums.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/december-2014-weather-summary.htm Fri, 16 Jan 2015 08:49:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/december-2014-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/november-2014-weather-summary.htm Wed, 10 Dec 2014 04:32:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/november-2014-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/october-2014-weather-summary.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2014 06:59:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/october-2014-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/september-2014-weather-summary.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2014 06:29:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/september-2014-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/seeking-out-silver.htm Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:27:00 EST A new study leads to a better understanding of the health of coho, or silver, salmon. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/seeking-out-silver.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/road-closure-for-winter-2014-15.htm Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:28:00 EST Seasonal closure begins as of October 22, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/road-closure-for-winter-2014-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/august-2014-weather-summary.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2014 09:51:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/august-2014-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/july-2014-weather-summary.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2014 09:35:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/july-2014-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-lake-outburst-flood.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 11:04:00 EST On Friday, August 15th, park staff received numerous reports that water from Bear Glacier Lagoon had breached the moraine separating the lagoon from the mouth of Resurrection Bay. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-lake-outburst-flood.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/glacier-lake-outburst-flood.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2014 05:02:00 EST On Friday, August 15th, there were reports that water from Bear Glacier Lagoon had breached the moraine separating the lagoon from the mouth of Resurrection Bay. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/glacier-lake-outburst-flood.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/unmanned_aircraft.htm Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:08:00 EST Visitor safety and park resources concerns prompt policy directive. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/unmanned_aircraft.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/april-2014-monthly-weather-summary.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2014 09:05:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/april-2014-monthly-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/an-evening-of-salty-spineless-fun.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2014 04:42:00 EST "Art for Parks" Returns to Kenai Fjords National Park. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/an-evening-of-salty-spineless-fun.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/march-2014-monthly-weather-summary.htm Tue, 08 Apr 2014 13:13:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/march-2014-monthly-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/february-2014-monthly-weather-summary.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2014 07:29:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/february-2014-monthly-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exitglaicer-closed-again.htm Thu, 27 Feb 2014 07:14:00 EST Warmth and rain have taken their toll. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exitglaicer-closed-again.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/eg_open_snowmachines.htm Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:28:00 EST Winter has finally arrived! https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/eg_open_snowmachines.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/marine_debris_news.htm Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:31:00 EST A new video produced by the Ocean Alaska Science and Learning Center (OASLC) highlights the dedication of volunteers and partners to marine debris clean-up in Kenai Fjords National Park and surrounding areas. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/marine_debris_news.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/january-2014-monthly-weather-summary.htm Tue, 11 Feb 2014 09:57:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/january-2014-monthly-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/december-2013-monthly-weather-summary.htm Tue, 04 Feb 2014 12:08:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/december-2013-monthly-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/october-2013-monthly-weather-summary.htm Fri, 08 Nov 2013 04:53:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/october-2013-monthly-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/september-2013-monthly-weather-summary.htm Tue, 08 Oct 2013 05:46:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/september-2013-monthly-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campgournd_closure.htm Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:30:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park campground temporarily closed due to increased bear activity. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/campgournd_closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/national-park-service-issues-finding-of-no-significant-impact-on-herman-leirer-multi-modal-trail-feasibility-ea.htm Tue, 13 Aug 2013 06:31:00 EST Non-motorized trail along Herman Leirer Road FONSI available for review. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/national-park-service-issues-finding-of-no-significant-impact-on-herman-leirer-multi-modal-trail-feasibility-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/new-park-headquarters-open-house.htm Tue, 02 Jul 2013 08:30:00 EST Open House for New Park Headquarters https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/new-park-headquarters-open-house.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/increased-bear-activity-in-exit-glacier-area.htm Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:38:00 EST Multiple incidents of a bear damaging vehicles and obtaining food from trash cans in the Exit Glacier area have been reported. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/increased-bear-activity-in-exit-glacier-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/may-2013-monthly-weather-summary.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:08:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/may-2013-monthly-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/july-2012-weather-summary.htm Sun, 19 Aug 2012 13:10:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park monthly weather summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/july-2012-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/construction-projects-at-kefj.htm Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:29:00 EST The National Park Service plans to renovate the Old Solly’s Building and repair road damage from flooding on the Herman Leirer Road. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/construction-projects-at-kefj.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/june-2012-weather-summary.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:15:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park Monthly Weather Summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/june-2012-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-debuts-exhibits-in-the-exit-glacier-area.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:09:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park will be highlighting Exit Glacier area improvements at an open house on Friday, June 29, 2012. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/kenai-fjords-national-park-debuts-exhibits-in-the-exit-glacier-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/egnc-fuel-cell.htm Sun, 03 Jun 2012 12:16:00 EST Sustainable fuel cell technology installed to power Exit Glacier Nature Center. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/egnc-fuel-cell.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/early-season-conditions-at-eg.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 04:47:00 EST Exit Glacier road is scheduled to open Friday May 25, but trails are still snow covered. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/early-season-conditions-at-eg.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/april-2012-weather-summary.htm Thu, 10 May 2012 06:44:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park Monthly Weather Summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/april-2012-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/harry-kawabe.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 10:12:00 EST In celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Kenai Fjords National Park pays tribute to Harry Kawabe, a Japanese immigrant who made Seward his home in the first half of the 20th century. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/harry-kawabe.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2012-art-show.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 09:30:00 EST National Park Week Student Art Show is on display at the Kenai Fjords National Park Information Center in Seward's small boat harbor. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/2012-art-show.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-area-closed-to-snow-machine-use.htm Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:27:00 EST The Exit Glacier area is closed to snowmachine use in order to prevent damage to park resources due to inadequate snow depth and warming temperatures. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-area-closed-to-snow-machine-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/march-2012-weather-summary.htm Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:19:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park Monthly Weather Summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/march-2012-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/plans-for-downtown-facilities.htm Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:02:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park is working to finalize plans for limited development in the downtown Seward area. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/plans-for-downtown-facilities.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/february-2012-weather-summary.htm Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:11:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park Monthly Weather Summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/february-2012-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/coastal-america-spirit-award.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:44:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park and Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance Receive Coastal America Spirit Award https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/coastal-america-spirit-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/snowcoach-access-to-exit-glacier.htm Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:15:00 EST This week the National Park Service authorized a new way for winter travelers to access the Exit Glacier area in Kenai Fjords National Park. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/snowcoach-access-to-exit-glacier.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/january-2012-weather-summary.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:44:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park Monthly Weather Summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/january-2012-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/december-2011-weather-summary.htm Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:40:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park Monthly Weather Summary https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/december-2011-weather-summary.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/injured-bear.htm Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:53:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park reports that there may be an injured bear in the Exit Glacier area. On the evening of August 17, a bear was shot along the Harding Icefield Trail by a visitor who reported that they felt the bear posed a danger. An investigation is ongoing. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/injured-bear.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/wings-over-the-ocean.htm Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST Kenai Fjords is celebrating National Parks Week with our annual Arts for Parks student art show in conjunction with Seward schools. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/wings-over-the-ocean.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/willow-cabin-open-for-winter-use.htm Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Kenai Fjords is now taking reservations for the Willow Public Use Cabin in the Exit Glacier area. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/willow-cabin-open-for-winter-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-open-to-snowmachine-use.htm Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:00:00 EST Exit Glacier Open to Snowmachine Use for 2009-2010 Winter Season https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/exit-glacier-open-to-snowmachine-use.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/art-for-parks.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Kenai Fjords works with local artists and teachers to bring art back into the classroom and connect students with their National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/art-for-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/centennial-project-at-exit-glacier.htm Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST Kenai Fjords National Park announces Centennial Projects at Exit including a new gathering pavilion and Nature Center Exhibits. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/centennial-project-at-exit-glacier.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-outburst-flood.htm Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:00:00 EST Glacial dammed lake drains causing high water levels near Bear Glacier. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/bear-glacier-outburst-flood.htm https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/mary-lowell-center-open-house-7-24-08.htm Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Mary Lowell Center Open House Thursday, July 24 2008 at Legends of the Mountain from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. to present revised schematic design alternatives for the Center. https://www.nps.gov/kefj/learn/news/mary-lowell-center-open-house-7-24-08.htm