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Your first view as you come to
the parking lot is spectacular.
Drive on in and see the
covered pavilion on your left,
site of the fish cam monitor
during the fish run.
Look to the right
for your first glimpse of
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From the path, you can catch glimpses of the glacier and its "hatchlings" - icebergs in the lake.
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A paved trail takes you on an easy stroll through a fresh landscape to a photo point which gives you an unobstructed view of Mendenhall Glacier |
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This is bear country. Keep your eye out for black bears fishing, strolling, or following their youngsters up a tree. Give them wide berth, especially sows with their cubs. |
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Bears aren't the only ones to enjoy the lake. A warm sunny day brings out swimmers to brave the ice-fed water.
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