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You'll find Alaska's summer temperatures pleasant. Summer daytime temperatures range from 55 - 70 degrees in South Central Alaska but you'll feel warmer due to long hours of direct sunlight. Nighttime lows are refreshingly cool, dipping into the 50-60's. August is typically rainy so be prepared for some wet showers. Remember, depending on the time of the summer,  the sun will not set until 10 pm if at all!

Suggested Packing List: 

Must - Haves:

• One refillable water bottle

• Day bag 

• Bug spray

Clothing: bring clothes you can layer. 

• Short-sleeved shirts

• A couple warm sweatshirt/fleece for boat rides and cooler evenings

• Rain coat 

• Long pants (comfortable for walking/light hikes)

• Shorts

• Bathing suit (Harbor 360 in Seward has a small hot tub & pool)

• Comfortable walking shoes, preferably with grip for boat rides

• Winter hats, that cover your ears

• Mittens or soft gloves for boat rides

Bath / Personal:

• Personal medication

• Prescription sea sickness pills or patch “sea bands” or Dramamine for the 2 boat rides we are taking. 

• Glasses / contacts / contact solution

• Personal toiletries

• Sunscreen 

Other:

• Binoculars

• Books 

• Sunglasses

• Personal snacks that you may need or crave

• Sleeping mask (for long sunlight hours!)

• Brimmed hat for the glacier and wildlife cruise and/or warm hat & gloves for boat rides depending on weather.

Discover Corps Provides:

• Linens / blankets/bedding

• Soap/shampoo

• Towels