If retreating into Alaska's backcountry appeals to you, but you don't have a lot of time, gear or experience to make it happen, the Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop trip aboard the Alaska Railroad may ...

Glaciers carry unique organic carbon fingerprints that reflect geography and pollution, influencing ecosystems downstream.

One of my favorite stops on the Alaska Railroad is the Spencer Glacier, a remote wilderness area that is only accessible by train. The grounds feature a 1.3-mile path to the Spencer Glacier ...

This photo provided by the Alaska National Guard shows an airplane partially submerged into the ice of Tustumena Lake at the toe of a glacier on Monday, March 24, 2025, near Soldotna, Alaska.