Chugach National Forest

The Chugach National Forest is a 5.4 million acre temperate rainforest located in southcentral Alaska. It envelopes Prince William Sound and is bordered to the north by the rugged and steep Chugach Mountains. Although access is limited, many people enjoy exploring the region via boat, kayak, and hiking.

Barry Glacier reflects in water
Barry Glacier reflects in water
Mt. Gilbert, Chugach Mountains
Mt. Gilbert, Chugach Mountains
Springtime aerial of the Bering river
Springtime aerial of the Bering river
Springtime aerial of the Bering river
Aerial of dust blowing across the Copper River Delta
Aerial of dust blowing across the Copper River Delta
Aerial of dust blowing across the Copper River Delta
Aerial of the Copper River Delta
Aerial of the Copper River Delta
Tundra swans in lake, Chugach Mountains
Tundra swans in lake, Chugach Mountains
Tundra swans in lake, Chugach Mountains
Chugach Mountains, Copper River Delta
Sunset over the Chugach Mountains
Sunset over the Chugach Mountains
Sunset over the Chugach Mountains
Stranded icebergs in Columbia Bay
Stranded icebergs in Columbia Bay
Chugach Mountains, Columbia Bay
Chugach Mountains, Columbia Bay
Chugach Mountains, Columbia Bay
Chugach Mountains, Columbia Bay
Sunset over the Chugach Mountains
Protected bay in Prince William Sound
Granite bay, Prince William Sound
Granite bay, Prince William Sound
Granite bay, Prince William Sound
Dead trees from saltwater
Dead trees from saltwater
Dead trees from saltwater
Dead trees from saltwater
Dead trees from saltwater
Dead trees from saltwater
Tidal uplift
Tidal uplift
Western hemlock trees, Harriman Fjord
Western hemlock trees, Harriman Fjord
Cascade and Barry Glacier
Cascade and Barry Glacier
Cascade and Barry Glacier
Western hemlock trees, Harriman Fjord
Western hemlock trees, Harriman Fjord
Western hemlock trees, Harriman Fjord
Western hemlock trees, Harriman Fjord
Western hemlock trees, Harriman Fjord
Old Chenega village, Chenega Island
Billings glacier, Prince William Sound