The goal was to hike a little over two miles on the Matanuska Glacier about 100 miles northeast of Anchorage. The glacier is 27 miles long and very much still active and flowing – healthy - as ...

Between rugged mountains and rivers carved by ancient glaciers, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley is one of Alaska's best-kept secrets. Located just north of Anchorage, this hidden gem offers the adventure ...

Whether you live in Alaska or are visiting, glaciers are one of the state’s most awe-inspiring and unique attractions. Home to the most glaciers in the United States, Alaska offers incredible glacier ...

The frozen world is so essential to life on Earth that glaciers are often considered “canaries in the coal mine.” When these layers of dense ice and snow that have built up over centuries begin to ...

Alaska is one of, if not the best, places to view dramatic scenery on this planet. For those who don't want to develop mountaineering skills, here is a list of bucket-list-level views, ranging from ...

Forget the hotel gym. There are far more exciting ways of keeping fit on your vacation. Here, we take you on a (sometimes nerve-shredding) tour of extreme adventures you can book around America in ...

Alaska is one of, if not the best, places to view dramatic scenery on this planet. For those who don't want to develop mountaineering skills, here is a list of bucket-list-level views, ranging from ...