Mount Orville (10,272 ft) is a stunning mountain easily spotted from Johns Hopkins Inlet on a clear day. Mt Orville was named by Senator E. Gruening in 1961 to honor Orville Wright of the Wright brothers. Learn all about mountains in national parks here:

Daydreaming about this... Photo from icy paddling in Glacier Bay on a beautiful winter day. Conditions like this are somewhat rare, but when the stars align, it makes the rainy days worth it! 📸NPS Photo by A. Falgoust

The first open application period for private boating in Glacier Bay is going on right now! All private boats are required to have a permit before entering Glacier Bay from June 1 through August 31. Learn more and apply online:

Smile! 🙂 Sometimes even nature gives you a sign. This is just the face we make when the sun comes out in January, don't mind us.

Everyone look at this smooth lumpsucker! "What'd you call me?" We know, you're more photogenic underwater. "I prefer to go by Aptocyclus ventricosus" (The smooth lumpsucker was safely returned to the water)

Be a unicorn 🦄🧊 In a world of many, dare to stand out and inspire others with your individuality. National parks are a place to practice your personality, with opportunities for learning, recreation, creative expression, commemoration, and more.

Attention boaters! The first open period to apply for a 2025 private boater permit opens January 1. Glacier Bay is implementing a new permitting lottery-based system for our summer 2025 private boater permits. Find more information on our website:

Mmm... Spaghetti! What are you feasting on this holiday season? We hope it's more tasty than this basket star this sea otter is munching on, but who are we to judge? We hope you're enjoying this season of togetherness and joy!

This winter solstice, the beauty that winter brings reminds us of the wonders of nature and the joy of togetherness. From Glacier Bay National Park and its staff, we hope you have a joyous holiday season! #WinterSolstice #GlacierBay

A recent serene view from the Glacier Bay Lodge back porch. Just be sure to bundle up! Clear weather days in the winter season in Glacier Bay National Park often mean cold, dry northerly wind. Open the photo to see the waning gibbous moon above 15,325 ft Mt Fairweather.

Sleigh Bells ring, are you listening... to our Distance Learning Programs? Read more about our Distance Learning programs and sign up for slots in January and February through our website: Happy Holidays!

This time of year, we're especially thankful for our hard-working maintenance team, often working extended hours in adverse conditions to clear roadways and trails in Glacier Bay. Thank you!

For summer 2025, the park will pilot a new private boater permitting lottery system to issue permits, changing both when and how permits are issued. Jan 1-31, 2025 is the first open period for submitting an Advance-Notice Permit application. More info:

NPS Timelapse Video: Strong wind creates billowing clouds that blow off the snowcapped peaks of a tall mountain. Mt Crillon rises above forested slopes below and the tree-lined shore of Bartlett Cove. Birds flit and flash by in the foreground of this sped-up video.

Now hiring for summer 2025! Glacier Bay is currently hiring these seasonal positions for summer 2025: Archeologist (GS-09), Maintenance Worker (WG-05 & WG-07), and Trails Crew (WG-05 & WG-07). Apply on USAJobs:

Healing Across the Waters shares the long, sometime painful, sometimes joyous journey of healing between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Hoonah Indian Association (HIA). Watch the complete film with captions and audio description on NPS.gov-

Thanksgiving tip: Always chew your food before swallowing. No one wants to make a scene like this at the family dinner table. Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy and be thankful for the things we have. Sometimes that's a whole salmon. Happy Thanksgiving from Glacier Bay!

GS-11 Park Ranger (P) application now open through December 6. Currently this position is only open to competitive service applicants, veterans, and through land and base management hiring authority. Apply on USAJobs: