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Glacier Bay

Event Calendar

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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:
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For a general schedule/overview for the full summer, check our summer program schedule on this page.

 

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Weekly Program Topics

Nightly in the Glacier Bay Lodge Theater at 6 PM!

June 27 - July 5, 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, June 27

Migration, a Leap of Faith

Join Ranger Maya to learn about the challenging journeys animals and plants have taken in the ever-changing landscape of Glacier Bay to make life better for themselves and future generations.

Saturday, June 28

Migration: A Hero’s Journey

Humpback whales, sockeye salmon and arctic terns are all intrepid travelers who have incredible stories to tell. Through their arduous and often dangerous journeys, they teach us lessons about resilience, strength and the importance of conservation efforts on a global scale.

Sunday, June 29

A Wild and Unpredictable Landscape

Glacier Bay’s harsh scenery is a place of inspiration that is shaped by enormous and unfathomable forces. Join ranger Deirdre to explore the landslides, earthquakes, and tsunamis of Glacier Bay and beyond.

Monday, June 30

Glacier Bay's Gentle Giants

Join Ranger Akasha to explore the history and future of the giants of Glacier Bay's waters: humpback whales.

Tuesday, July 1

What is Home?

Glacier Bay is a homeland to numerous wildlife, plants, birds, as well as people. All have a special connection to this place, a reasoning behind calling it home. Where do you call home and why do you call it home? Join Ranger Rianne to find your connection to home.

Wednesday, July 2

Finding Hope

Of the more than 100,000 glaciers in Alaska, 95% are currently thinning, stagnating, or retreating. Join Ranger Allison to talk about the science and emotions of climate change, their relationship to these flowing rivers of ice, and why it’s not too late to make a difference.

Thursday, July 3

A Year in the Life of Glacier Bay

Ever wonder what it’s like here in the winter? Join Ranger Maya to learn about the important seasonal nature of Glacier Bay and explore how rapid seasonal changes are impacting this landscape and its inhabitants.

Friday, July 4

Migration, a Leap of Faith

Join Ranger Maya to learn about the challenging journeys animals and plants have taken in the ever-changing landscape of Glacier Bay to make life better for themselves and future generations.

Saturday, July 5

Glacier Bay's Gentle Giants

Join Ranger Akasha to explore the history and future of the giants of Glacier Bay's waters: humpback whales.

Last updated: June 27, 2025

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Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve
PO Box 140

Gustavus, AK 99826

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907 697-2230

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