Misty Fjords National Monument

Misty Fjords National Monument is a United States national monument in Southeastern Alaska. == Understand == === History === Established in 1978. === Landscape === === Flora and fauna === There are coastal temperate rainforest, alpine habitats where you may find bears (black and brown), wolves, deer, salmon, eagles, whales, porpoises === Climate === Rainforest near the coast, snowfields and glaciers in the mountainous interior on the mainland. === Visitor information === Park website (USFS) == Get in == Tour boat or float plane from Ketchikan. == Fees and permits == Fees for cabin use. == Get around == Boat required. == See == Rudyerd Bay, Walker Cove, numerous wilderness lakes, New Eddystone Rock. == Do == Admire scenery, hike, kayak, photograph. == Buy == There are no business concessions within the boundaries of the monument. == Eat == Eat what you catch or what you bring with you -- there are no restaurants or foodsellers within the monument boundaries. == Drink == == Sleep == === Lodging === === Camping === Thete are US Forest Service shelters and forest service cabins. It is difficult to find suitable tent camping spots in steep, wet terrain of SE Alaska coastal rainforest. === Backcountry === There are hiking trails and kayak routes. == Stay safe == Inform yourself about what to do if you encounter black or brown bears. == Go next ==