Alaska Kayaking  is Ideal for Everyone

Alaska boasts the world’s largest national park and by taking a Alaska kayaking out into the waters, you get to fully appreciate the beauty of the nature around you. Group tours and private rental kayaks can be found throughout the state.

Le Conte Glacier Bay

This is a fjord stretching for 12 miles and made entirely out of glaciers. Le Conte Glacier is very active, with pieces breaking off all the time, creating thousands of smaller icebergs every year.

Taking a kayak out into the bay allows you the chance to view the green forests which run alongside as well as the stunning cliffs, waterfalls and icebergs. It also allows you a glimpse into the more powerful side of nature.

Big Creek on Frederick Sound

Kupreanof Island has a coastline which boasts miles of beaches which are home to a number of sea mammals. These animals include sea lions and harbor seals as well as magnificent humpback whales. Otters and bald eagles also live on the island. 

Tebenkof Bay

This enormous bay covers an area of approximately 65,000 acres. You will find beautiful bays, fascinating coves and tiny idyllic islands. It is one of the most remote areas in the whole of Alaska, with no human inhabitants. You will however find black bears, wolves, and deer.

Stikine River

This is the largest, passable river in the whole of North America. It flows for over 400 miles, from British Columbia to the Alaskan Delta. It is possible to take a kayak out into the river which will take you on a route which was, in days gone by, used by Native Americans and then people looking for gold. You will be spoilt by choice when it comes to views and will have the chance to visit a hot spring as well as passing the Cottonwood trees. If you are there in season, you will also be able to see salmon breeding.

Prince William Sound

This waterway is believed to offer the best kayaking experience in Alaska. It flows for 7000 miles and boasts glaciers, waterfalls and stunning scenery.

Shoup Glacier can be found here which has two tidal basins as well as over 20,000 birds and 6000 nests.

Columbia Glacier is the largest one in the area and the second largest in Alaska. It moves back four feet every day during the summer months. You can take your kayak out to the glacier and paddle through the stunning icebergs and bays. You are able to get to places in a kayak that you would not otherwise be able to reach. Harbor seals, otters, sea lions, bears and whales are spotted on almost a daily basis, adding to the overall experience.

Sitka Sound

This area of Alaska is really suitable only for very experienced kayakers. It boasts deserted beaches, crystal clear water, imposing cliffs and ancient caves. Eagles, otters, porpoises, seals and whales all live here.

Tongass National Forest

This forest is the most northern forest in America, covering almost 17 million acres. It is the largest national forest in America with both saltwater and fresh water kayaking available.

You will find an enormous variety of plants and animals including black bears, goats, sheep, eagles, beavers, moose and caribou.  You will also be able to spot swans and hummingbirds in the waters.

This article has discussed just a few of the many Alaska kayaking destinations available to kayakers wanting to explore Alaska. There are opportunities available for experienced kayakers but also beginners. Taking your kayak out into the waters surrounding glaciers, caves, islands and wildlife is a unique opportunity which should not be missed.

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