Where is gustavus alaska

Strawberry Point Tours is a customized excursion tour business, taken in a warm, dry luxury town and country van. The business is built on the premise that we will be creating a unique experience for our customers. You now have the opportunity to enjoy in comfort the beauty that Gustavus has to offer. One tour starts at the Alaska Marine Highway dock. This minute tour is informative, historical and exciting! We may see moose, bear, and certainly many different species of birds.

You will return in plenty of time to re-board the ferry. Our charter tours provide the opportunity to go into Glacier Bay National Park, experiencing a trip through a bit of our expansive rain forest. Special Occasion Transport includes weddings and private parties.

So hop aboard! There is so much to learn and see! Kayakers: We also have a self-service kayak rack on top of van. As for maps, it has proven rather difficult to find accurate maps of the Gustavus and Glacier bay area that function well for the internet The best ones we found so far are these: 1 An overall picture of Gustavus and the Glacier Bay area from expedia.

Note: Their site won't allow us to direct link to the map, so here's what you do: Click the maplink on this page to get into their site. Then, click the Maps tab, then the "find a map" link obvious , then type in Gustavus Alaska into the search box Check it out, it's interesting It shows the basic road system and overall layout of the town.

Feel free to print it out and take it with you on your next visit to Gustavus! It's about 85 kbs large, so be patient when opening the map.

Letting go I look down at the sand of an ebb tide when the sun crawls low soon to die behind unexplored glaciers and edgy cliffs. My heart, fragile as this white crab shell of smooth parchment that rests in my weathered hand, echoes raucous cries of raven, gull and eagle.

Sea, cup my heart to distant sunlit valleys that sleep beyond you under a blue haze of mountains' north wind" Read more about the Gustavus dock below.

All text, photo and design rights reserved. Please click here to read our privacy policy. Local Experts Can Help. Photographic delights include enormous ice calvings falling hundreds of feet from Alaska's most active glacier, great wildlife portraits, and spectacular scenery These DVDs are a perfect gift idea to remember your Alaskan vacation.

See more or buy one. Gustavus encompasses Summer temperatures range from 52 to 63 degrees, with winter temperatures ranging from 26 to 39 degrees. The City of Gustavus was incorporated in Local residents choose Gustavus for the lifestyle, the availability of natural resources, the spectacular beauty of the area and for the subsistence activities available.

Glacier Bay National Park employs over half of the residents of Gustavus. Others work for the state or for the Chatham School District. Gustavus Historical Archives and Antiquities A treasure trove of photos, letters, artifacts, etc.

Explore This Park. Info Alerts Maps Calendar Reserve. Alerts In Effect Dismiss. Dismiss View all alerts. Gustavus is located along the shores of Icy Strait. The Salmon River meanders through town. Gustavus Visitors Association. Take the Ferry to Gustavus.