GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK, Alaska >> A giant, hollow breath, deep as a crevasse, breaks the predawn quiet. Just off the lip of the shallow, rocky beach where my tent is pitched, a 40-ton behemoth is ...

For many people, being near or out on water is at once deeply soothing and thrilling. If that’s true for you, Southcentral Alaska has world-class water adventure opportunities for every ability level.

The wrinkled Blackstone Glacier absorbs every color of the spectrum except blue, so the crevasses are a brilliant, Gatorade-like aquamarine. Megan Gambino Foamy salt water sloshes up onto the little ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — I recently returned from a beautiful Alaska and Glacier Bay tour with 44 other WMBD viewers. It was a trip that would have us explore the 49th state of the Union and America’s ...

Question: We’re a party of 6-8 people and we’re looking for an outfitter and lodging, reasonably priced, during the last week of May ’97. No hunters or fishers, but canoeing, hiking, etc. Area: around ...

Alaska's glaciers are some of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on Earth, offering a breathtaking glimpse into the power and beauty of nature. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, an adventure ...

As you get into the more advanced kayaking spots, you’ll see that we recommend guides and tours for most of them. Kayaking in Alaska, especially on the Kenai Peninsula, is complex. The Gulf of Alaska ...

Canada's current cruise ship ban may keep large ships out of Alaska in 2021, but several U.S.-flagged small-ship operators will sail the state's waters this summer with Covid-19 protocols in place.

As Alaska cruises continue to surge in popularity, travelers seeking adventurous journeys in the Great Land are spoiled for choice. Not only are cruise lines sending more ships to Alaska, they’re ...

In a typical year, more than half of Alaska’s visitors arrive by cruise ship — 1.4 million in 2019. But not this year, and you can blame the pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control-ordered shutdown ...