Why not check out the otherworldly Matanuska Glacier in Alaska? Visitors can take a guided tour in crampons and check out the views from different vantage points at Matanusak Glacier State Recreation ...

While many of Alaska's best destinations are tightly guarded secrets, the largest vehicle-accessible glacier in North America is a favorite that locals don't mind showing off.

THE DESTINATION Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, US THE VIEW The Hubbard Glacier is the biggest tidewater glacier in North America and the first time [I saw it] there was a bit of a fog. Suddenly ...

The purpose of our study was to investigate the influence of glacier and bedrock controls on water chemistry in glacial streams, focusing on a range of small to large watersheds in Alaska.

Alyeska Resort, known for being Alaska' largest and most robust ski resort, is celebrating an impressive snowfall milestone today, April 7, 2025. The resort is known for drastically varying snowfall ...

Others had already found jobs elsewhere. But even for those currently back at the glacier, the job is unstable. And, sheʼs heard from Forest Service staff that more cuts may be coming from the ...

Two men at AK Farm supply pull a roll of wire fencing from a pile on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Wire fencing can be used to make temporary structures, which many of the store's customers are doing ...

Keep an eye out for eagles, moose and bears along the way. – Erin Kirkland Named for former Alaska Gov. Tony Knowles, who spearheaded the project, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is an 11-mile ...

Matanuska, though farther away, has the advantage of being accessible by road. You can drive to the glacier, but you’ll need to book a guided tour if you want to venture out onto the glacier itself.

Alaska's glacier trekking is going to be an exhilarating experience. Selecting the right glacier is essential for a successful trek. Popular picks include Matanuska Glacier and Exit Glacier ...