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  1. Park news

    Glacier Bay Lifts the Whale Waters Speed Limit Starting October 1, 2026

    The 13-knot limit in Queen Inlet and eastern Lower Bay ends October 1, 2026, at 5 a.m. Here's what it means for your boating.

    Glacier Bay By Erika Müller

  2. Park news

    Glacier: Eight Grizzlies Gather Atop Siyeh Peak for Moth Season

    From mid-July through late August, hikers on Glacier's high rocky summits may run into several grizzlies feasting on high-altitude moths.

    GlacierGlacier Bay By Victoria Boissonade