John Muir, the famed naturalist, wrote in his journal that "you should never go to Alaska as a young man because you'll never be satisfied with any other place as long as you live." It is a common ...

“Did you get to see any glaciers?” That was the number one question I got from family and friends when I returned home from an Alaskan Cruise with Holland America Line. “Yes,” I replied, as a mental ...

Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau offers experiences for every traveler, from easy visitor center walks to thrilling helicopter landings. Whether you’re on a cruise excursion, joining a guided trek, or ...

Picture yourself smiling in front of a massive blue glacier, miles from the road system in Alaska's backcountry. It's just a train ride away, aboard the Alaska Railroad's Glacier Discovery Train with ...

While other kids were meeting Mickey Mouse at Disneyland, I grew up going to Glacier National Park and learning the difference between black bear scat and grizzly scat. My dad always joked that ...

Off the Map Travel has launched a “Glacier Lagoon Adventure” program. The private, five-night tour is available for booking now for dates from mid-January through March 2023. Two new glass igloos ...

From towering peaks to serene lakes, Glacier National Park offers adventure in every season—but only if you’re prepared. Packing smart means considering unpredictable weather, wildlife encounters, and ...

Whether you live in Alaska or are just visiting, glaciers are one of the state's most awe-inspiring and unique attractions. Alaska is, after all, home to most of the glaciers in the United States.

While you'd be hard-pressed to come up with any bad hikes in Glacier, the best ones are generally up on the Continental Divide. Case in point: the four-day, 21-mile trek from Cut Bank trailhead to Two ...