A guided group of five yellow kayaks glides quietly through the waters of Glacier Bay beneath clear blue skies, with the rugged slopes of Mt. Wright rising in the background. Experiencing the park from a kayak offers a rare and intimate perspective on this vast wilderness, allowing paddlers to approach glaciers, wildlife, and secluded coves up close—opportunities that few visitors ever have. Traveling slowly and deliberately through the calm waters lets paddlers notice subtle details, from the calls of seabirds to distant ice calving, creating an unforgettable, immersive adventure in one of Alaska’s most remote national parks. Photographer: Sean Neilson