The Tracy Arm Fjord is situated about 70 km south of Juneau. It is about 50 km long and about 20% is covered in ice. Steep rock walls, spectacular waterfalls, and glaciers characterize the fjord. At the end of the narrow fjord are the two branches of the impressive Sawyer Glacier. The Tracy Arm surrounding area was appointed a Wilderness Area in 1980, the highest class of natural protected areas of the United States.

The Misty Fjords National Monument is located in southern Alaska and is a well-known nature reserve. It lies 22 miles east of Ketchikan it is a mosaic of sea cliffs, rock walls and steep fjords. The monument is covered in rainforests and waterfalls which enhances the beauty of the fjord. A visit to the area is a treat for nature-lovers, as you will see beautiful granite mountains and glaciers rising above green forests as well as fjords making their way through the beautiful scenery.

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