Waking up in Gustavus is exciting when you know there are numerous trails around to explore. Whether you have a free day or a free afternoon, we’ve compiled a list of what we think are the trails you don’t want to miss: Nagoonberry Trail (Gustavus, AK) DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY (45 MINUTES – 2 HOURS) Head on down to …
“Born in the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, the White Pass & Yukon Route is a rare story in the history of railroad building.” -All Aboard Magazine Skagway, also referred to as the Garden City of Alaska, is located at the northern tip of Alaska’s Inside Passage, just 100 miles northeast of Gustavus. In 1900 …
In 1996, construction began for what John Olney had only dreamed of previously. Inspired by his son, Mike, and encouraged by his wife, Janie, Glacier Bay’s Bear Track Inn was contrived. Being an engineer, John designed and oversaw the creation of his dream. Mike was in charge of location- and boy, did he pick it! The Bear …
A Surprise Engagement Each summer, the Bear Track Inn hosts a wide range of celebrations. From weddings to family reunions to company retreats, our guests often choose to spend the most memorable moments with their loved ones under our roof. We recently had the pleasure of helping our guests, Kory and Samantha, celebrate their engagement! …
Bear Safety Tips With a name like the “Bear Track Inn”, you can expect that bear sightings near the lodge and around Gustavus are not few and far between! While bears typically aren’t combative toward humans and prefer their solitude, it is normal to feel intimidated at the thought of running into one. Here are …
Whale Watching on the Taz Point Adolphus located near Gustavus is a popular spot for viewing Humpback Whales. These whales travel up to the Glacier Bay area each summer to feed after making a voyage of over 3000 miles from Hawaii, where they spend the winter months mating in tropical waters. Alaska Humpback Whales are …
