For most people, the broad, sandy shoreline of Portage Lake marks the turnaround point of this hike — or the perfect picnic spot. The glacier is not terrible active but …
The 6.4 km long exit Glacier springs from the Harding ice field. At this glacier the global warming becomes very clear. His loss rates are very dramatic in my opinion. …
Portage Pass has been historically used by Alaska Natives, Russian fur traders, and early settlers. Currently it is used as a migratory route for birds and as a recreational opportunity …
Instead of spending thousands of dollars on a polluting flight to Brooks River Falls with other exploited tourists in Katmai Nat'l Pk, to see grizzly bears fishing salmon simply take …
Before construction of the tunnel, people would take a boat or sled across Portage glacier lake and carry (hence: portage) their loads across this easy pass to reach Whittier.
This is the terminus of the Harding Icefield Trail. The massive sheet of ice that spreads out to the horizon from here is the birthplace of more than 35 glaciers …
Exit Glacier Viewpoint provides a unique chance to explore the effects of glacier movement on the landscape. Though not the oldest or largest glacier in Alaska, Exit Glacier is remarkably …