The U.S. Forest Service warned residents on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 of a large crack in the Mendenhall Glacier that may cause significant calving. The U.S. Forest Service is warning Juneau residents to ...

The glacier tour took off from Whittier, about an hour and a half south of where I was staying in Anchorage. To get from Anchorage to Whittier, I took the Alaska Railroad train. The ride was about ...

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is a must for many Alaska cruise passengers. But a slate of upcoming itineraries will feature extra-long visits. While cruise ships typically spend between ...

“It’s amazing to do the math and try to remember what was happening in the world back in 1825, when those snowflakes were ...

A flightseeing helicopter ride to go dog sledding on a glacier is one of the unique experiences in Alaska that’s once in a lifetime. This adventure is also one of the more popular and expensive ...

If retreating into Alaska's backcountry appeals to you, but you don't have a lot of time, gear or experience to make it happen, the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop trip aboard the Alaska Railroad may ...

The giants referenced in Lisa Roderick’s title, we learn, are Denali and the other mountains of the Alaska Range, but they might as well include the climbing guides, mountain rangers ...