Bartlett Cove - Glacier Bay National Park

August 20-31, 2005

Our stay in Glacier Bay National Park was long and beautiful. So, we have split up this section into multiple entries.

This post covers August 20-27, which includes Bartlett Cove (Park Headquarters)

The next post covers:

• Lamplugh Glacier.
• Johns Hopkins Glacier.
• Margerie Glacier and Reid Glacier.  (Pics not added yet)
• Riggs Glacier and Marble Island.  (Pics not added yet)

A view of the very nice lodge at Glacier Bay.

We were very surprised at the level of civilization that exists at this seemingly remote National Park. We were expecting, as Mark says, "two teepees and a park ranger." Instead, we found a beautiful lodge with a restaurant, gift shop and exhibits, including three movies daily. They have rooms, cabins and campsites on the property, as well as a few walking trails and kayak rentals. Again, we agreed that there would be worse places to be stranded (see story below).

Sunset in Bartlett Cove.

Just before arriving in Bartlett Cove, we had a diesel leak in the engine compartment. So, we towed Calpurnia to Bartlett Cove (Park Headquarters) with the dinghy, traveling at 3 knots. We arrived on Saturday night, called our friend in Juneau who had helped us with our engine problems there, and had a wonderful dinner at the lodge. We then spent the next six days anchored in Bartlett Cove, waiting for the new diesel fuel line to arrive. It was coming from Massachusetts, so it took a while to get to Gustavus, Alaska! Once it arrived, Mark had it installed within a few hours, and we were ready to explore Glacier Bay the next day. 

While we waited for the part, we enjoyed the amenities of the Lodge and had one or two nice sunsets.

Good times dining out on the boat in Bartlett Cove.