Like many Alaskan glaciers, Juneau's are top-heavy, with lots of ice and snow at high altitudes above the end-of-summer snowline. This previously sustained the glacier tongues lower down.

Qasa Alom meets a team conducting research on Alaska's changing environment. Melting glaciers are causing catastrophic damage, ripping homes from the banks of the river, leaving locals to question ...

“It’s amazing to do the math and try to remember what was happening in the world back in 1825, when those snowflakes were ...

Kenai Fjords National Park is on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula and is dominated by two major icefields. The 19 glaciers included in the study are shown as blue dots. While Alaska glaciers are just a ...

He was very knowledgeable about Alaska, glaciers, and wildlife ... for wildlife and that the ranger could tell the group fun facts about each animal. I also enjoyed spending a decent amount ...

A cruise vacation to Alaska is a profound adventure. The spectacular natural beauty, rugged wilderness, massive glaciers and endless opportunities for viewing wildlife make a trip to the 49th ...

Alaska has 6,640 miles of coastline, glaciers, fjords and mountains to explore – and that’s before you’ve even considered wildlife Alaska is among the world’s most spectacular destinations ...

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is a must for many Alaska cruise passengers. But a slate of upcoming itineraries will feature extra-long visits. While cruise ships typically spend between ...