Kenai Fjords National Park

The Harding Icefield is the source of approximately 40 glaciers that feed the Kenai Fjords National Park, which is the most popular destination on most Alaskan itineraries. Choose the full-day guided boat tour from Seward (anything less wouldn't do justice to the park's breathtaking grandeur), and keep an eye out for Steller sea lions, harbor seals, and humpback whales. If you're feeling daring, travel to Exit Glacier, the only area of the park accessible by car, and hike its mile-long Glacier View Loop Trail for unrivaled views of this natural wonder up close.

Wildlife watching is one of the most well-liked activities in Kenai Fjords National Park. Kenai has grown to be one of the most well-liked national parks in Alaska and is one of only three that can be reached by car. Numerous bird species and some of Alaska's most well-known marine and terrestrial mammals can be found in the nearby Seward Harbor and Resurrection Bay.

Rankings:

• #8 in Best Places to Visit in Alaska

Location: Alaska