74: Five Fun Facts About Glacier Bay National Park
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Join us as we journey back to Alaska for some fascinating Glacier Bay fun facts! Ash, who worked as a park ranger in Glacier Bay National Park, and John, who loves Glacier Bay and enjoys learning and sharing his discoveries, are here to share our unique experiences and surprise you with facts that make this park so extraordinary! From advancing glaciers, tidal waves, scientific research, rebounding land, and fascinating wildlife, Glacier Bay National Park is sure to be on your bucket list after this podcast episode. In this episode, we discuss:  What makes these the fastest-moving glaciers in the world   The location of the largest tidal wave recorded in history  Why this park was claimed by the government… for science How Glacier Bay went from a rocky landscape to a rainforest in record time The coolest thing about the wildlife in this park We hope you enjoyed learning more about why Glacier Bay is such an unbelievable park. We also hope you can visit Glacier Bay and see it all for yourself sometime soon!  Don’t forget to complete your task for this week! Which one of these fun facts surprised you the most? Head over to our Facebook or Instagram page and let us know! Check out the full show notes here.
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