Kenai Fjords National Park News
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Visitor Fatality on the Harding Icefield Trail
July 18, 2023 | 12:04 am
On the afternoon of July 17th, 2023, Alaska State Trooper Dispatch received a report of a medical emergency with CPR in progress approximately 3.7 miles up the Harding Icefield Trail within Kenai Fjords National Park. The victim was reported to be a 15-year-old male.
Aircraft Accident on Beach of Aialik Glacier
June 27, 2023 | 4:24 pm
On June 26, 2023, Kenai Fjords National Park was contacted by the Alaska State Troopers. They reported that a single engine aircraft had a rough landing, disabling the aircraft, near the southwest side beach of Aialik Glacier.
Kenai Fjords National Park Closes Exit Glacier Area to Snowmachine Use
May 22, 2023 | 8:45 am
Due to recent warm temperatures and snow melt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use.
Kenai Fjords National Park Opens Exit Glacier Area to Snowmachine Use
December 13, 2022 | 1:43 pm
Kenai Fjords National Park opened the Exit Glacier Developed Area to off road snowmachine use on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Open areas include, the Exit Glacier Road, a designated route through the Exit Glacier campground to Exit Creek, and the Exit Glacier outwash plain.
Kenai Fjords National Park Closes Exit Glacier Developed Area to Snowmachine Use
May 11, 2022 | 11:06 am
Due to recent warm temperatures and snow melt, Kenai Fjords National Park has closed the Exit Glacier Developed Area to snowmachine use.
Kenai Fjords National Park Seeks Public Input into the Development of a Frontcountry Management Plan
January 18, 2022 | 4:50 pm
Kenai Fjords National Park is seeking public input into the development of a frontcountry management plan. The frontcountry area of Kenai Fjords National Park, located around 10 miles northwest of Seward, Alaska, is the most frequently visited and only road-accessible area in the park.
Exit Glacier Road Open to Off-Road Vehicles (2021)
December 8, 2021 | 3:01 pm
Kenai Fjords National Park opened the Exit Glacier Developed Area to off road snowmachine use at noon on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Open areas include, the Exit Glacier Road, a designated route through the Exit Glacier campground to Exit Creek, and the Exit Glacier outwash plain. Before heading out, all visitors to Kenai Fjords should review park rules and regulations.
Hiker Assist on Harding Icefield Trail
August 30, 2021 | 1:25 pm
On 8/29/2021, Park Rangers and volunteers from the Bear Creek Fire Department responded to a call from an injured hiker on the Harding Icefield Trail.
Dehydrated Hiker Extracted from Kenai Fjords National Park via Helicopter
July 26, 2021 | 10:03 am
A dehydrated hiker was extracted from the Harding Icefield Trail
Injured Hiker Extracted from Kenai Fjords National Park via Helicopter
July 15, 2021 | 8:29 am
On Thursday, July 15 an injured hiker was evacuated from the Harding Icefield Trail.