Glacier Bay National Park Alaska Whale Vintage

Souvenirs featuring a humpback whale breaching the ocean in front of a glacier, in Glacier Bay National Park. Glacier Bay National Park, located in southeastern Alaska, was established as a national monument in 1925 and became a national park in 1980, renowned for its stunning glaciers, fjords, and diverse marine and wildlife ecosystems. Major sights include the Margerie Glacier, a massive tidewater glacier known for its dramatic calving events, and the Johns Hopkins Glacier, which can be viewed from tour boats amid icy waters. Visitors can also explore the park’s rich marine environment, often spotting humpback whales, sea lions, and orcas, as well as kayaking through serene inlets surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks.