Glacier Bay National Park is a large wilderness area in southeast Alaska that consists of millions of acres of rugged mountain terrain and protected coastline for visitors to enjoy. The park is one of the most popular destinations in the Inside Passage for padders to explore and the trip options are numerous. Bartlett Cove is where the headquarters of the park is located and is accessible only by boat and plane. During the summer there is ferry service to the park through the Alaska Marine Highway System. Paddlers who want to just spend a day on the water can launch from the headquarters and explore the shoreline around Bartlett Cove. The water is fairly protected but there is a lot of large boat traffic. Bartlett Cove also provides great wildlife viewing opportunity including diverse birdlife, bears, and humpback whales just to name a few. Contact the park service for information about visiting the park and ferry schedules.