EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPES. ENDURING STORIES.

Admiralty Island National Monument

Rainforest, bears & island waters
Alaska
Scenic header: Independence Monument as seen from Rim Rock Drive is an icon of the larger national monument. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

Rainforest, bears & island waters

Southeast Alaska rainforest and coastal waters shelter a remarkable island ecosystem. Community-based travel, paddling and carefully arranged wildlife observation require different levels of preparation.

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

  • 01Angoon gateway
  • 02Rainforest and coastal landscapes
  • 03Pack Creek bear-viewing area

Before you go

Remote travel and bear-viewing visits need appropriate operators, permits and seasonal planning. Respect local communities and subsistence use.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.