The Exit Glacier and Harding Icefield hike is a one-two hit combo in the Kenai Fjord National Park just outside of Seward, Alaska. Most hikers decide to day hike to Exit Glacier to see this massive frozen river up close, but few push onward and upward to the Harding Icefield. If you have the time and energy, you should hike up the switchbacks to the Harding Icefield so you can soak in the United States largest icefield.
Read MoreGrewingk Glacier Lake Hike | Hike Alaska
Stepping off the boat onto solid ground, the Grewingk Glacier Lake hike begins. Up a wooden ladder to a vertical trail, the start to this hike can be brutal. However, once you are over the hump it’s all downhill to Grewingk lake. Arriving at Grewingk Lake is a special event as the beach often has ice chunks and iceburgs floating close to shore.
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?
Read MoreWhat To Do in Alaska During Summer
Going to Alaska during the summer is the best time to visit because the weather is great, the wild life is active, and the days are long. One of the first things you will notice when you arrive for summer in Alaska is the length of the days, which are 20-22 hours long. These long summer days give the time needed to explore the largest state. So, what should you do during a summer trip to Alaska?
Read MoreHow to Kayak Portage Lake to Portage Glacier in Alaska
As we began planning our road trip to Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, one of my bucket list ideas was to rent a couple of kayaks, paddles, and PFDs so we could see a glacier at its source. While searching the internet for ideas, I stumbled upon a couple photos of people kayaking to a glacier, I was sold. Portage Glacier was added to the ideas list.
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