26. Sunday Bay

Sunday Bay, or Renaissance Bay, is located near the town of Seward. It was discovered by the Russian fur trader A. Baranov in the XVIII century and named after Easter Sunday - it was on this day that the ship took refuge from a storm in the bay. After Alaska became an American possession, the name was translated somewhat differently - Renaissance Bay. In the twentieth century, a fortified fort was built on one of the mountain peaks in the Bay of Resurrection. This was done to protect the coast from a possible invasion by Japanese forces during World War II.

The main feature of the bay is that the water here does not freeze even in winter, which makes it very convenient for studying marine flora and fauna. There is a successful research center, the main task of which is not only to conduct scientific research and observations, but also to support tourist groups. Visitors can witness scientific discoveries, participate in the observation of puffins, salmon, seals and sea lions in their natural habitat. You can go kayaking along the bay or stop at a campground for fishermen and go out with them to catch halibut.