The 17 Most Beautiful Glaciers to See in Alaska in 2024
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 Alaska: the Matanuska Glacier! You can easily make a day trip to see the Matanuska Glacier from Anchorage, Alaska.
Alaska Glacier Directory | How to See Them
Here's where to find Alaska's glaciers--the slow-moving rivers of ice that make for some of the state's most beautiful natural attractions
Best Ways to See Alaska's Glaciers
Seeing icy glaciers is a quintessential Alaskan experience. Here are the most popular glaciers and the best ways to see them.
10 Easy-to-Reach Glaciers in Alaska & How to Visit Each One
Jan 31, 2025 · Alaska is home to an estimated 20,000 glaciers, which cover about 28,800 square miles, or 3% of the state; 616 of them are named, and some are even within close striking distance of the state's biggest cities. If you want to see, smell, and even taste glaciers, there's no better place in the U.S. to do so than Alaska – it's one of the best destinations in the world if …
The 18 Must-See Glaciers In Alaska To Seek Out
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 you can hike straight up to the Kenai Fjords National Park’s …
Glacier Viewing Guide | Alaska's Glaciers & How to See Them
Here's where to find Alaska's glaciers--the slow-moving rivers of ice that make for some of the state's most beautiful natural attractions
Glaciers - Alaska Nature and Science (U.S. National Park Service)
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, and the gravitational flow of ice. Glaciers form in land areas where annual snowfall is greater than annual snowmelt.
The Best Ways to Experience Alaska's Glaciers - Travel Alaska
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.
Top 10 Glacier Experiences in Alaska from an Alaska Guide
Feb 7, 2024 · These are my Top 10 glacier experiences in Alaska for travelers. Every glacier is beautiful and unique but what you really care about is the experience you will have with Alaska’s glaciers.
Seven Ways to Explore Alaska’s Endangered Glacial World
Jan 6, 2025 · Seven Ways to Explore Alaska’s Endangered Glacial World With the state’s glaciers retreating at alarming rates, there is no time like now to trek, climb, paddle and fly to see them