The mighty Matanuska Glacier is located about 95 miles northeast of Anchorage along the scenic Glenn Highway, and is the largest glacier in Alaska accessible by car. It's also one of the oldest ...

At glaciers like Portage near Anchorage, the ice has already retreated so far that it can no longer be seen from tourist infrastructure built just a few decades ago.

It’s a “beautiful landscape, but the moment is fleeting,” says Young. At glaciers like Portage near Anchorage, the ice has already retreated so far that it can no longer be seen from tourist ...

To get from Anchorage to Whittier ... The fact that two glaciers calved near us made the experience even more memorable. Even today, when friends or family ask me how the trip was, I say that ...

Staying in Anchorage provides a home base to access Talkeetna near Denali National Park, or outdoor activities in Chugach National Forest. From breathtaking treks to picturesque glaciers and charm ...

Trips beyond Anchorage offer the most unusual cruises ... the majestic Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau; and a ride on the historic White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad (wpyr.com) from Skagway.

Departing from the Anchorage, Girdwood or Portage depots, travelers who board the Glacier Discovery train will be transported into the Chugach National Forest and beautiful, icy Spencer Lake ...