After seasonal snow recedes during spring and summer, scores of glaciers become readily visible on slopes overlooking highways that traverse Alaska’s coastal mountains and the Alaska Range.

If you get a chance to visit the stunningly beautiful state of Alaska, I hope you put some of these glaciers on your itinerary! 1. Matanuska Glacier. I have to start with my favorite glacier in …

Here are some of the most stunning glaciers in Alaska (and our favorites!) that you shouldn’t miss. 18. Exit Glacier. You can drive to certain glaciers, but only a few are accessible by foot. BUT …

There are many different ways to see glaciers in Alaska, and I will tell you about the things to consider! This includes seeing a glacier from a cruise ship, from a small boat, from land, and …

Nov 9, 2023 · Approximately one quarter (4.6 million acres) of Alaska's glaciers exist within national parks. Glaciers require three conditions to form: abundant snowfall, cool summers, …

Jan 31, 2025 · In this post, I’m sharing some of the most well-known of those named glaciers in Alaska, and how you can visit each one. I’ve been to many – but not all – of the glaciers on …

Apr 15, 2025 · In order to make your next trip to Alaska as easy as possible, I've gathered together 15 of the easiest glaciers to visit in Alaska - including the best ways to experience …

There are over 650 named glaciers across Alaska. See our recommendations for traveling by land, air, and sea to catch a glimpse of Alaska’s glaciers.

Jan 13, 2025 · Alaska’s landscapes, diverse wildlife, and pristine glaciers attract millions of visitors annually, and was actually the reason for my visit! I traveled to Alaska in the winter to try my …

Alaska still has tens of thousands of glaciers, but most are shrinking or thinning. Roughly 27,000 were mapped in a statewide inventory (2011), with ~ 600–650 officially named; the oft …