Hubbard Glacier

Hubbard Glacier

Large, 122 km long glacier that is advancing. Step by step it is blocking the outlet of Russel Fjord, causing massive outbursts of water.

Find of Aleutian Shield Fern

Aleutian Shield Fern, Adak Island

One of the rare northern endemics in the world, this fern (Polystichum aleuticum) is found only on Adak Island, Mount Reed. In 1992 the number of individual plants in the wild decreased to 112.

Nugget Falls

Nugget Falls

Powerful, 115 m tall and some 30 m wide waterfall that slides down along the cliff.

Kasnyku Falls

Some 150 m tall waterfall that flows down along the cliff face. Some 40 m wide. The waterfall looks very picturesque from the fiord as it is seen flowing among the trees.

Falls Point Fall

Falls Point Fall, Tanaga Island

Some 60 – 80 m tall vertical plunge – a waterfall discharging directly in the sea.

Cheshnina Falls

Tall waterfall with a high vertical plunge. Starts from the base of Cheshnina glacier (now glacier has receded from the falls).

Brooks Falls

Brooks Falls with bears, Alaska

Some 1.8-2 m tall and approximately 80 – 100 m wide waterfall that is world-famous thanks to a large group of brown bears catching salmon and other fish. Sometimes up to 50 bears can be seen on this waterfall.