There is a lot to do and see in Glacier Bay! Join a Tribal Interpreter or a Park Ranger for a variety of talks or guided presentations.
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Explore daily activities in Bartlett Cove during your visit. There are a multitude of programs, activities, and offerings for visitors to the park's frontcountry in Bartlett Cove! One such program offered each day in the summer season is an evening Park Ranger Program; find topics for this nightly talk below: Jump to- Weekly Program Topics (bottom of page)
May 23 - 29, 2025 Program topics are updated weekly, check this page close to the time of your visit!
Programs take place in the Glacier Bay Lodge Theater. It is located upstairs in the Glacier Bay Lodge. Program begins at 6:00 PM and lasts approximately 30 minutes. The Park Ranger will remain present until 7:30 PM to answer questions or provide additional information. *Note: The program topics listed below are subject to change due to ranger availbility and scheduling.
Friday, May 23
Beyond the Map’s Edge
Embark on a journey through the history of exploration in Glacier Bay National Park. Join us for an unforgettable adventure with Ranger Elizabeth Jayne.
Saturday, May 24
Glacier Bay on the Map
Glacier Bay is a dynamic place. Join Ranger Michael for an exploration of historic and modern maps and what they can reveal to us about this landscape of change.
Sunday, May 25
Landscape Sculptors
While glaciers are still present here in Glacier Bay, their effects are wide reaching and powerful. Join Ranger Nate and learn about the glaciers here in Glacier Bay, how they have shaped this landscape and ecosystem, and what the future holds for these landscape sculptors.
Monday, May 26
Language of the Wild
Discover the secret language of Glacier Bay’s wildlife with Ranger Ashley! From humpback whales to bears, come learn how they communicate, and the efforts park researchers are
making to decode these.
Tuesday, May 27
Glacier Bay on the Map
Glacier Bay is a dynamic place. Join Ranger Michael for an exploration of historic and modern maps and what they can reveal to us about this landscape of change.
Wednesday, May 28
Landscape Sculptors
While glaciers are still present here in Glacier Bay, their effects are wide reaching and powerful. Join Ranger Nate and learn about the glaciers here in Glacier Bay, how they have shaped this landscape and ecosystem, and what the future holds for these landscape sculptors.
Thursday, May 29
From Glacier Bay and Beyond
Although Glacier Bay has been Nationally protected for 100 years, it is one place. Several
species call this place home for 6 months of the year or even for just one stage of their
lives. Join Ranger Amber in exploring the connections that these amazing life histories
invoke on a scale that stretches beyond the boundaries of Glacier Bay.