FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WH AT ’ S T HE P OPUL AT ION OF SE WA RD? Seward’s year-round population is approximately 2,800 residents. During the summer, our population nearly doubles as seasonal workers arrive to support our tourism and commercial fishing industries. WHERE IS KEN A I F JORDS N AT ION A L PA RK A ND HOW D O I GE T T HERE ? The park is located just outside of Seward. Exit Glacier is the only area of the park accessible by road. If you are here without a car, shuttle and taxi services are available between Exit Glacier and Seward from May through September. Boat tours—including wildlife cruises, private charters, kayaking trips, and some sportfishing trips—are the most accessible way to experience the fjords, tidewater glaciers, and marine wildlife. Weather conditions make the park more difficult to access in the winter. Great options exist for winter recreation in the Exit Glacier area. WHERE IS THE BES T PL ACE TO SEE WILDLIFE ? Generally speaking, you’re more likely to see a greater variety of marine wildlife the further you travel into Kenai Fjords. Sea otters and sea lions can be spotted year-round from the waterfront path and when walking the docks in the harbor. During the summer months, humpback whales and occasionally orcas can be spotted from the downtown waterfront or from Lowell Point. Moose and black bear are more likely to be spotted around Exit Glacier. WILL I BE ABLE TO SEE T HE NORT HERN LIGH T S ? Possibly, from late September through April, when the skies are dark enough. Your ability to see the aurora depends on good solar flare activity and clear skies. We do get some spectacular northern lights, but due to our coastal location and frequent clouds, our displays are not as reliable as what you might find further north.
SAMPLE PACKING LIS T There’s no bad weather with the right gear. Rain jacket and pants Lightweight, wicking base layers Warm layers (synthetic or wool) Hiking shoes or boots Warm hat and gloves Sun hat and sunglasses Eye mask and earplugs for sleeping
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