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Fall is making its appearance in Glacier Bay!
Enjoy these moody views of the Bay captured in the last week. Now that September is here, it's a good reminder to bring warm clothes when traveling in Alaska. Weather in the fall and winter months can be unpredictable, so be prepared with extra layers, a flashlight for dusk hours, and other essential safety gear.
📸NPS Photos / S. Tevebaugh A tour boat sits anchored near a rocky shore with orange and red-tinted vegetation. On the right, a large glacier cascades downhill to the water. by @glacierbaynps

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This Saturday, August 15, join Ranger Maya for a special tidepool exploration!
Visitors to Bartlett Cove have a unique opportunity to join a park ranger and explore the curious intertidal world of Glacier Bay.

Where: Meet at the Glacier Bay Lodge front porch before heading to the tidepools together.
When: 8:45 am - 10:45 am. Saturday, August 15.
What to Bring: Waterproof footwear, rain and/or sun protection, warm clothes, and an abundance of curiosity!
All are welcome!

Image: A park ranger holds a Pacific blood star (Henricia leviuscula) near an intertidal lagoon. NPS Photo / S. Tevebaugh A park ranger smiles while holding a bright red Pacific blood star (Henricia leviuscula) near an intertidal lagoon by @glacierbaynps

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Glacier Bay is seeking an experienced structural fire management professional to help protect people, facilities, historic structures, and natural and cultural resources.

Now Hiring: GS-12 Fire Management Specialist
Help lead structural fire safety at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Conduct fire-risk assessments, manage prevention and suppression programs, ensure code compliance, train personnel, and respond to emergencies.

Applicants must bring structural firefighting experience and hold key IFSAC or ProBoard certifications.

Apply between August 10 and 25 via USAJobs: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/879635100 Red Glacier Bay National Park fire truck parked outside a snow-covered park headquarters building surrounded by tall spruce trees. by @glacierbaynps

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You'll move mountains, kid! 🐐

Did you know, baby mountain goats are called kids? Mountain goats in Glacier Bay typically give birth to their young in May and June each summer. You'll often spot these tiny daredevils romping along steep cliffs, especially at Gloomy Knob, known in Lingít as Jánwu Aaní, "Mountain Goat's Land."

The name fits. Goats gather on its sheer faces year-round, where vertical rock has been polished smooth by thousands of years of glacier ice wearing away at its cliffs. Gloomy Knob rises over 1,300 feet straight out of the water, with some of the bay's deepest depths waiting just offshore, around 1,400 feet down.

Did your visit to Glacier Bay include any mountain goat sightings?

NPS Photos / S. Tevebaugh Mountain goat and its kid navigating steep rocky terrain under bright daylight. by @glacierbaynps

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Glacier Bay is hiring for the winter! Seasonal job announcements are open for one week only. We are hiring a Park Guide in our education and interpretation program, plus five maintenance positions in carpentry, motor vehicle operation, automotive service, utility systems, and general labor. Apply on USAJOBS and see the list of current openings on our website: https://www.nps.gov/glba/getinvolved/workwithus.htm
📸NPS Photos / S. Tevebaugh An NPS carpentry worker in work uniform trims metal roofing with an electric tool. by @glacierbaynps

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This Thursday (7/16) at 8:30 am, a special tide-pooling with a park ranger opportunity! Join Ranger Maya to learn about the incredible critters living within the tidepools in Bartlett Cove and see what YOU can discover! Meet at the Glacier Bay Lodge front porch before heading to the tide pools together. What to bring: Waterproof footwear, rain and/or sun protection, warm clothes, and an abundance of curiosity. All are welcome!

Photo 1: NPS Photo / S. Tevebaugh
Photo 2: NPS Photo / M. Heubner A park ranger speaks with someone while kneeling next to a rock at a tide pool. by @glacierbaynps

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Join a park ranger this Sunday evening for a special Summer Solstice campfire program! We will explore Glacier Bay's relationship to a star we call the sun in this family friendly program.

When: Sunday, June 21 at 7:30 pm!

Meet at the park's designated campfire ring, near the Bartlett Cove campground. It can be reached by hiking 1/4 mile along the campground trail starting near the Visitor Information Station, located at the head of the Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock. Expect uneven surfaces, rocks, roots, and possibly wildlife. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

See you there! Vivid sunset colors fill the sky and reflect on the calm waters of Bartlett Cove. Mountains and trees silhouette the horizon. by @glacierbaynps

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Now hiring: A Student Conservation Association internship with Glacier Bay! We're recruiting an Interpretation and Education Intern via the SCA. You’ll help with youth programs, education materials, visitor engagement, and community events, all while learning from park rangers in an incredible national park. Glacier Bay is Homeland for the Yakutat and Xunaa Lingít, a temperate rainforest, a rich marine ecosystem, and so much more. Join our team in Alaska! Learn more and apply on the SCA's website: https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-details?reqId=5001189340606 Clouds sit halfway up mountain peaks and fill an otherwise blue sky. The peaks rise dramatically from calm oceanwater. by @glacierbaynps

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Slow down and watch the land breathe. Clouds drift, the muskeg greens, spruce and pine stand tall, and ancient mountains rise from the horizon.

Even in the temperate rainforest, the sun does shine! Last week we were treated to sunny skies and warm temperatures on a glorious early-June day. #TimelapseTuesday

Video description: A muskeg with sparse stunted vegetation, now green in summer growth. Spruce and pine trees rise in the distance, snowcapped mountain ridge on the horizon. Fluffy clouds gently form and reform above these peaks on a sunny, blue sky day. taken in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve by @glacierbaynps

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Are YOU curious about tidepool animals? Do YOU want to explore the intertidal zone? Then WE have a program for YOU!

On Tuesday, June 16th from 8:30am-10:30am, join Ranger Miranda to learn about the incredible critters living within the tidepools in Bartlett Cove and see what YOU can discover!

Where: Meet at the Glacier Bay Lodge before heading down to the tidepools together

What to Bring: Waterproof boots/shoes, raingear, sunscreen, warm gloves, and an abundance of curiosity!

All are welcome! A park ranger squats down to inspect a rock in the intertidal zone. by @glacierbaynps

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Summer is here in Glacier Bay! We've already met so many amazing visitors and witnessed countless beautiful sights. Check the event calendar on our website to find ranger programs and more during your visit: NPS.gov/GLBA/planyourvisit/calendar.htm Margerie Glacier, a tidewater glacier, fills a valley between snowcapped peaks on a sunny day. The blue-white ice is filled with cracks and crevasses as it curves downhill toward the water. Calm water reflects the scenery. by @glacierbaynps

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