Misty Fjords National Monument: Breathtaking AlaskaWhen you step onto your private DeHavilland Beaver to travel to the Misty Fjords National Monument, you are embarking on a trip to the real Alaska, plain and simple. Revel in the raw, lush, pure land that flows under the wings of your plane as you enter the Alaska you knew existed: unspoiled, majestic, and wild. What makes the Misty Fjord trip unforgettable is the sheer immensity of the area. 4,000 — 7,000 foot mountains rise from the sea, marked by pinnacles of ancient granite. Witness a geologic timeline as you view valleys cut by the sharp retreat of glaciers, resulting in dramatic cliffs that plunge to deep, narrow fjords of crystal water in the shadows below. Just when you think you cannot be more overwhelmed, your breathtaking flight glides in to land on a pristine lake within the rugged heart of the monument. You might be surprised at the feeling of landing on water — sometimes the only indication of touching down is the twin spray of mist from the floats on the glassy water. Let your pilot know what you desire: standing on the floats or walking among the rocks and trees of the rainforest gives you a connection to this unchanged land. Choose a place that feels distinctly Alaskan — study it, walk it, meditate on it. Find a place that is truly untouched until now. 
Granite, Water, Trees… Pure Wild60-Million-Year-Old granite soars upward thousands of feet from the sea. Stunning glacially-carved valleys stretch out below the plane. Bank past cliffs flowing with waterfalls that range from white ribbons to thundering flows. This protected area is over two-million acres of unadulterated Alaskan wilderness.
The Remote Lake LandingYour seasoned pilot knows the "Misties" well. There are thousands of small lakes within the boundaries of the park, rimmed with stands of ancient trees. Once he knows your interests, your pilot will choose one of these lakes as your earthbound retreat. When your pilot lands and turns off the engine, step out onto the floats and revel in the utter silence as you crane your neck to see the top of a vertical cliff looming 5,000 feet above you.
Photo OpportunityYour private flight to Misty Fjords is a photographer's dream. Snowy mountain goats, perched on the sides of rugged cliffs, seem just a wing-tip away. Aim your viewfinder down at the smooth inside waterways that easily reveal the telltale wake of a whale's dorsal fin. Black and brown bears, deer, salmon, and countless birds abound. This is your pilot's backyard: he can show you what you came to see. |   
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