Climate change is taking a dramatic toll on glaciers in Alaska: Glacier melt in a major Alaskan icefield has accelerated and could reach an irreversible tipping point earlier than previously thought, ...

The Columbia Glacier descends from an ice field 10,000 feet (3,050 meters) above sea level, down the flanks of the Chugach Mountains, and into a narrow inlet that leads into Prince William Sound in ...

A melting glacier in southeastern Alaska has birthed a brand-new island in the middle of a growing lake, according to recent images captured by NASA satellites. The 2-square-mile island is a small ...

Alaska glacier tours deliver unforgettable ice adventures before summer slips away. You’ll trek across glacial blue, kayak around icebergs, soar above sculpted ridges, or ride historic rails, all ...

Holland America Line is guaranteeing that guests will see one or more glaciers on their cruise to Alaska, ensuring that all guests will be able to enjoy viewing the majestic natural wonders. Called ...

Record floodwaters released by the nearby Mendenhall Glacier crested Wednesday in a river that flows through Alaska’s capital city with no immediate reports of major damage, though officials warned ...

In a large state covered with spectacular sights and wild wonders, one of the most exciting and convenient ways to view Alaska’s biggest and best attractions is from rarefied air, high in the sky.