Misty Fiords National Monument
Misty Fiords National Monument, Wilderness area in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska.
The monument spans over 2.2 million acres of land featuring deep fjords, granite cliffs rising 3,000 feet above sea level, and extensive coastal rainforests.
President Jimmy Carter declared this land a national monument on December 1, 1978, using the Antiquities Act to protect its natural resources.
The monument forms part of the Tongass National Forest, representing a vital ecosystem that supports western hemlock, Sitka spruce, and western red cedar trees.
Visitors access the monument through Ketchikan via floatplanes or boats, as no roads connect this remote wilderness to neighboring communities.
The monument contains numerous small islands that rise just feet above water level, creating a network of secluded waterways for exploration.
Location: Alaska
Inception: 1978
GPS coordinates: 55.62170,-130.60700
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:15
British Columbia features natural hot springs, caves and hiking trails. The region contains waterfalls, old-growth forests and tide pools. Visitors find volcanic landscapes, fjords, beaches and marine areas. The territory includes First Nations cultural sites, fossil beds and Chinese gardens.
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