anchorage excursions

Visit the largest road-accessible glacier in the US on a Matanuska Glacier day trip from Anchorage. 2026 guide: access options, guided walks & tips.

Fifty miles southeast of Anchorage, Portage Glacier sits at the head of a milky-blue glacial lake framed by peaks on three sides. It’s one of the most visited glaciers in Alaska — and one of the most accessible. No hiking experience required, no fitness threshold to clear. A Portage Glacier day trip from Anchorage fits […]