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Gustavus is a small unique community located on a large plain created by receding glaciers. Sandy beaches offer an inspiring contrast to snow covered peaks of the Fairweather Range to the west and Chilkat Range to the east.
Tlingit Indians used to forage here and fish the Salmon River to acquire food to last the dark winters. In 1914, settlers homesteaded this alluvial fan now known as Gustavus. Because many wild strawberries grow here, this area was once called Strawberry Point. Today there are approximately 450 year-round residents who call Gustavus home. Most make a living through subsistence, commercial fishing, fish processing, as artists and craftsmen, through involvement with tourism, the national park, the school and other local businesses.
Besides being the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park our area offers so much more. They have some of the world's best viewing of humpback whales just minutes from the dock. There is fishing for salmon, halibut, trout and other species. World class backcountry hiking, kayaking and beachcombing complemented by sightings of eagles, bears, moose, seals, otters and other wildlife enhance your Alaskan experience. Gustavus is a photographer's paradise.
Located about 50 miles west of Juneau, Alaska's state capital. It is the starting point for most independent travelers to Glacier Bay and other Alaskan adventures. It is located on a peninsula surrounded on three sides by national park. To the south lies Icy Strait. Visitors arrive by plane or boat as there are no outside roads connected to this area. During the summer months there is daily ferry service from Juneau. Several air taxis and other water taxis or charter boats provide year-round service from Gustavus, Juneau, and other Southeast communities.
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