Misty Fjords, Alaska

Misty Fjords National Monument was created on December 1, 1978, and is located in Tongass National Forest in the Panhandle of southeast Alaska. The area is famous for its long, deep fiords with granite sea cliffs rising for thousands of feet, its waterfalls and natural canals. The most famous—and therefore most popular—places within Misty Fjords National Monument are Rudyerd Bay and Walker Cove.

Marine and wild life in the area include ducks, brown and black bear, Sitka deer, mink, river otters, and in a few places, moose. Humpbacks and orcas, porpoise, sea lions, and seals ply the waters of Behm Canal and the inlets.

Things to See & Do

* Fishing
* Hiking
* Wildlife viewing
* Whale watching
* Sight seeing

General information

Cruise Season - May - September
Currency - United States Dollar (USD)
Language - English
Land Area - 9,246 sq km's
Electricity - 110 vlt 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time - GMT minus nine hours
International Country Telephone Code - 1

Transport Links - Because of the remoteness of the area, most visitors arrive by cruise ship or fly over the monument in tourist aircraft from Ketchikan or Juneau, Alaska.