Glacier Bay National Park - Wild Strawberries
Wild strawberries grow through out Glacier Bay.
Glacier Bay National Park - Snow's Skeleton
The largest humpback skeleton on display in the United States is now in Bartlett Cove!
Low Tide in Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Amazing evening light with sparkling sands and rockweed at low tide in Bartlett Cove
Loading the Skull in Bartlett Cove
Heavy equipment was used to load the skull into a U-Haul for transport from Bartlett Cove to Maine.
The display is now complete - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
A new major attraction for visitors to Bartlett Cove. Public domain photograph of a sculpture, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Homogenizing Bones with Hydrogen Peroxide
Park staff use a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution to whiten bones and homogenize their color.
Bone storage in Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Snow's bones were stored in this heated container for years before they were transported to Maine for final cleaning and articulation.
Soaking Oily Bones in Freshwater
The bones get a freshwater soak to further decomposition and help remove stubborn oils.
Glacier Bay National Park - Saltwater Maceration
Saltwater maceration (soak) removed flesh and oils from bones. These bones were bundled in nets and soaked for 11 months in Bartlett Cove.
Roofing with membrane installed
The Tribal House roofing panels have been installed and covered with weatherproof membrane. Next the shingles will be installed.
Into the Campground - National Parks Gallery
The trail leading through the Bartlett Cove campground.
Glacier Bay National Park - Tarped Tent
A small tent with a blue tarp draped over it sits in a clearing between trees.
To the Food Cache - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Food caches are an important way to keep your food, belongings, and campsite safe from bears.
A Place to Camp - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Afternoon campsite Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Don't Forget a Tarp! - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Camping in a temperate rainforest means preparing for the weather. Many campers utilize tarps to protect their camping set up from the effects of rain.
Campground Food Caches - National Parks Gallery
Due to local bear populations, all food at the Bartlett Cove campground must be stored in a food cache on site.
Tagging the Site - National Parks Gallery
Campers have placed their registration cards on their site marker
Glacier Bay National Park - Site Marker
Campsites are indicated by numbered, wooden posts.
Pick the Best Spot - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Campers can choose form one of ten available sites. All sites are walk-in/tent only.
Campfire Ring Sign - National Parks Gallery
Campfire ring sign Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glacier Bay National Park - Forest Serenity
There is nothing quite like camping in Bartlett Cove, surrounded by moss, tall trees, and warm sunlight filtering through the canopy.
Glacier Bay National Park - Blue Tents
Moss is abundant in the Bartlett Cove campground
Glacier Bay National Park - Food Cache
Due to local bear populations, all food at the Bartlett Cove campground must be stored in a food cache on site.
Glacier Bay National Park - Bartlett Cove
Bartlett Cove Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glacier Bay National Park - Bartlett Cove
Bartlett Cove Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lichens and Mosses - National Parks Gallery
Lichens and mosses can be spotted on tree bark and rocks. Together, they seemingly resemble a coral reef!
Glacier Bay National Park - Sprouting Moss
Moss Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The Glacier Bay Lodge as seen from Bartlett Cove
The Glacier Bay Lodge as seen from Bartlett Cove
Welcome to the Bartlett Cove Campground
Glacier Bay hosts one walk in campground with ten tent sites.
Glacier Bay Lodge Dining Room - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
A group of visitors to Bartlett Cove sit at a dining table in the Glacier Bay Lodge.
National parks: Lichens - public domain image
Lichens and mosses cover the trees in Bartlett Cove
National parks: Columbine - public domain image
Columbine blooming in Bartlett Cove Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
National parks: Raindrop - public domain image
The rain is a vital part of the temperate rainforest ecosystem.
Glacier Bay National Park - Varied thrush
Varied thrush can be found through out Glacier Bay.
Black bear in Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Black bear in Bartlett Cove Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Camping in Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Woodsy campsite in Bartlett Cove's temperate rainforest campground.
Glacier Bay National Park - River Otter
River otter in Bartlett Cove Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Shoreline view near the campground
Shoreline view near the campground Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Boats in Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Boats in Bartlett Cove Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A Hint of Purple - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Plant Public domain photograph of a wildflower close up, nature, flowers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Boats at anchor - National Parks Gallery
Boats at anchor Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Food cache in campground - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Food must be stored in the food cache Public domain photograph of a cabin, log house, dwelling in National Park, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Exploring the Forest Loop Trail
Exploring the Forest Loop Trail Picryl description: Public domain photograph of National Park, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
View from Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
View from Bartlett Cove Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Glacier Bay National Park - King Salmon
King Salmon caught in Bartlett Cove
Fairweather sunset at Bartlett Cove
Fairweather sunset at Bartlett Cove Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
12-29 Sunrise from Bartlett Cove
Nice sunrise on 12-29 Public domain photograph of mountain range, national park, nature view, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bartlett Cove forest - National Parks Gallery
Large spruce and hemlock trees in the forest of Bartlett Cove.
National parks: Lupine - public domain image
Lupine Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Black Bears in Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Black Bears in Bartlett Cove Public domain photograph of wildlife, animals, wilderness, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Short trail to the campground - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...
Short trail to the campground Public domain photograph of hiking trail, National Parks tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Kayaks in Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Kayaks in Bartlett Cove Public domain photograph of people with a small paddle boat, or canoe, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
1a_Day Boat at Dock - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Day boat at the dock at Bartlett Cove. Public domain photograph of ferry, steam boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Please Stay on the Trail - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Rainforest beauty is fragile. Please stay on the trails and camp in established sites only.
Aurora in Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
A green aurora stretches like a ribbon across the sky in Bartlett Cove.
View of the site with Bartlett Cove in the background
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The sun is setting over a body of water. Low tide bartlett cove glacie...
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Unloading the Panels - National Parks Gallery
The panels arrived in Bartlett Cove via ferry from Hoonah. Here, each panel is carefully offloaded and
A group of canoes are lined up on the shore. Kayaks shore bartlett cov...
A bunch of canoes are lined up on the beach / A row of canoes sitting on top of a grass covered field / Public domain stock photo.
Wildflowers and Cedar - National Parks Gallery
The cedar walls of the tribal house fit perfectly into the natural scene of Bartlett Cove
View from the Tribal House - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...
From the front of the tribal house, there are fabulous views across Bartlett Cove and up the Bartlett River
View of Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The tribal house is a beautiful building, located in a very scenic spot
The carved elements arrive! - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
The carved elements (screen and posts) arrived in Bartlett Cove by ferry from Hoonah
Raven Pole in position - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The Raven Pole looks out over beautiful Bartlett Cove.
Procession to Bartlett Cove - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Tribal members approach Bartlett Cove from the dock.
Yaa Naa Néx Kootéeyaa - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
The Healing Pole stands tall on the shores of Bartlett Cove at the beginning of the Tlingit Trail