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	Kenai Fjords National Park is comprised of 669,983 acres on the southeast coast of Kenai Peninsula, near the town of Seward in South central Alaska. Accessibility: Seward is accessible by the Seward Highway, Alaska Railroad service, Alaska Marine Highway ferries and charter air flights. History: Kenai Fjords National Park was established as a national monument in 1978. It became a national park in 1980 to preserve the fjord and rain forest ecosystems, Harding Icefield, abundant wildlife and historical and archeological remains, as well as providing visitor access. Unique features: Kenai Fjords National Park includes three main areas – Exit Glacier, Harding Icefield and the coast. Exit Glacier, a half-mile wide river of ice, is the easiest section of the park to access. The e 700-square-mile Harding Ice Field is one of only four remaining ice fields in US It is also the largest ice field entirely within US borders. The park’s rugged coastline includes beautiful tidewater glaciers and abundant marine wildlife. Temperature: Summer temperatures range from the mid 40s to the low 70s. Winter temperatures range from the low 30s to 20 below zero. Activities and attractions: Both the roadside and back country visitor can find enjoyable activities in Kenai Fjords National Park. Activities include kayaking, camping, public use cabins, hiking, beach combing, bicycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, snow mobiling, dog sledding, boat tours, ranger programs, flight seeing and mountaineering. Fees: There are no fees for entrance to Kenai Fjords National Park. Seward hotels AND: Anchorage hotels
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