Misty Fjords Is A Scenic Outdoor Spot In Alaska That's A Nature Lover's Dream Come True
By Tori Jane|Published January 15, 2021
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Tori Jane
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
When it comes to the state of Alaska, one thing is absolutely agreed upon by pretty much everyone: there is no shortage whatsoever of incredibly beautiful locations to choose from if you’re a lover of nature like we are. It’s difficult to narrow it down to only one, but just for fun, let’s take a look at one particularly stunning landscape on the southern tip of the Alaska panhandle.
Misty Fjords National Monument is an exquisite national treasure.
Believe us when we tell you that it's 150% worth the effort, though. The forests are dense, green and seemingly endless. The water is a serene blue. The entire area is a North American paradise.
Waterfalls carve their way through several spots throughout the fjords, fed by snow melt-off and highly consistent rain during the summer. The forests of the fjords are classified as rainforests.
Once upon a time, enormous glaciers carved their way through this area, resulting in the 3,000 foot-high cliffs we see today. The cliffs continue into the depths of the water for another 1,000 or so feet.
No matter what time of year one chooses to visit, it's undeniable that the Misty Fjords are insanely perfect no matter what.
The nearly-constant misting of rain, the dense fogs that often blanket the fjord's peaks, and the tranquil quiet other than the birds come together as a stew of reasons that this place will be your new favorite one from the very first moment you lay eyes on it.
Some birds you may hear (and see!) include hummingbirds, herons and bald eagles.
Other wildlife to keep your eye out for include brown bears, mountain goats, moose, wolves, and even killer whales!
Visitors can do plenty of different things out here; kayaking, boat sightseeing tours, and walking trails are a dew. Some folks take air tours of the fjords to take it all in.
