Alaska has 664 named glaciers, and several more unnamed, that will change your perspective on this planet. Glaciers are massive ice fields, often called a frozen river, that are always moving and changing, making them special. With this change, seeing a glacier several times won’t get old. So, if it is your first glacier, or your 664th glacier, it will still be an experience.
Read More7 Adventurous Things To Do Near Girdwood, Alaska
Forty miles southeast of Anchorage, on the Seward Highway, lies the small town of Girdwood, Alaska. Full of character and outdoor enthusiasts, this seemingly sleepy town has some of the best access to adventures big and small. With the Chugach Mountains as a backyard and the Turnagain Arm as the front yard, the options for adventure are endless, so you just have to decide what you want to do. Which can be hard. So, I tried to make it easy for you and created this of the best adventurous things to do near Girdwood, Alaska.
Read MoreExplore Ice Caves and Hike to Byron Glacier | Hike Alaska
Hiking Byron Glacier during the summer is a treat. From the trailhead, the cool breeze from the glacier and the rushing river sounds draw you into a mystical mindset as you approach the ice cave. After hiking for a 1.5 miles, you reach the entrance to the cave. Looking dark and daunting, as you enter, your eyes quickly adjust and reveal the magic that is the Byron Glacier Ice Cave hike.
Read MoreThe Best Summer Hikes in Alaska
Covering more than 665,000 square miles, Alaska is massive. Earning the number one spot for being the largest state in the United States, Alaska’s landscape is still untouched and remote, accounting for two-thirds of the country’s national parklands, roughly 80% of wildlife refuges and houses the two largest national forests. For most, these numbers are incomprehensible, so, to put it simply, Alaska offers more outdoor adventures than any other state. Making Alaska one of the most diverse places to hike in the United States. But, which hikes should you start with?
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