The warning comes after three hikers on the on the iconic Avalanche Lake Trail fell into a gorge on Sunday night. Two were swept through the gorge while another was trapped in it. They survived the ...

Shutterstock Nugget Falls in Juneau, Alaska In the remote corners of Alaska sits a slice of raw, unadulterated nature. Nugget ...

East Glacier Loop To access this roughly three-mile loop trail, begin at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center in Juneau where you can first watch a short video about the glacier.

The moderate trail will reward you with epic views of the approximately 13-mile-long Mendenhall Glacier that flows from the Juneau Icefield.

While many travel destinations are becoming overrun with tourists, there are still some beautiful hidden gems in the US from coast to coast.

JUNEAU, Alaska, May 07, 2025--One of Alaska’s most accessible and most stunning and iconic natural wonders, the Mendenhall Glacier, located in the Tongass National Forest, welcomes visitors year-round ...

Hikes to the waterfall have replaced walks to the glacier’s face. East Glacier Trail is a popular 3.5-mile trek. Residents have strong memories of the outdoors as well as indoor facilities.

Need To Know: Nugget Falls is also known as Mendenhall Glacier Falls. One of the great things about Alaska's remote and rugged landscape is that "Alaska popular" doesn't mean anywhere near the crowds ...

The Mendenhall Glacier and the base of Nugget Falls (right), as viewed from the base of the glacier's visitor center outside Juneau, Alaska. Ron Driscoll ...

Juneau, a popular cruise port in summer, becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter. Outside of Juneau, Alaska, a family hits the ice for a skating and ...