Spencer Glacier is only accessible via the Alaska Railroad’s Glacier Discovery Train, which runs daily from May 25 through Sept. 15 in 2025. Visitors enjoy a scenic ride from Anchorage ...

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 ...