# Misty Fjords National Monument, Alaska Scenic Cruising *By James Hills, cruisewestcoast.com — Updated April 2026* Written by: [James Hills](https://cruisewestcoast.com/james-hills.html) Published: 12 March 2024 Last Updated: 04 April 2026 TrendingHits: 1069Reading time: 01:10 Unlike the ice-dominated landscapes farther north, Misty Fjords presents Alaska at its most primeval—a 2.3-million-acre wilderness where 3,000-foot granite walls rise directly from the water, shrouded in mist and draped with the emerald tapestry of America's northernmost rainforest. Carved by ancient glaciers that have long since retreated, these fjords tell the story of ice's aftermath rather than its active presence. What Misty Fjords lacks in glacial drama it compensates for with a haunting tranquility, as countless waterfalls cascade down sheer cliffs into waters so protected they mirror the surrounding peaks with crystalline perfection. - **Tracy Arm Fjord** - Visitors awed by Misty Fjords' steep granite walls will find similar dramatic topography here, with the added attraction of the twin Sawyer Glaciers at the fjord's end, combining vertical cliff faces with active glacial viewing. - **Endicott Arm** - Those impressed by Misty Fjords' enclosed waterways will appreciate this neighboring fjord to Tracy Arm, featuring similar sheer walls and the impressive Dawes Glacier, typically with fewer vessels than other popular glacial areas. - **Inside Passage** - Nature enthusiasts who value Misty Fjords' protected waterways will enjoy the broader Inside Passage experience, where similar forested shorelines and mountain backdrops extend for hundreds of miles through Southeast Alaska. - **Glacier Bay National Park** - Those drawn to Misty Fjords' pristine wilderness status will appreciate this UNESCO World Heritage site's protected environment, offering similar dramatic topography with the added attraction of multiple active tidewater glaciers. - **Lynn Canal** - Travelers mesmerized by Misty Fjords' long, narrow channels will marvel at North America's deepest fjord, where towering mountain walls create a similarly imposing corridor through the Coast Mountains. --- ***Thanks for reading. 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