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Fourth of July in Glacier View

Fourth of July in Glacier View If you’re looking for something to do with the family on July 4th, then take a look at the Glacier View Fourth of July Car Launch. Located each year at Glacier View River Retreat just off Mile 99 of the West Glenn Highway. This is an event that has something for everyone. With the main event: launching cars off a 300’ cliff, there’s plenty to enjoy. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, with discounted fees for Glacier View residents. Each year, a handful of different cars get launched off this towering cliff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wueC3f_G1A[/embed] " alignment="" width="600" height="350" start_time="" end_time="" autoplay="false" mute="false" loop="false" controls="true" api_params="" title_attribute="" video_facade="" thumbnail_size="auto" video_facade_no_cookie="on" margin_top="" margin_bottom="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" css_id="" render_logics="" structured_data="off" video_upload_date="" video_upload_date_timezone="-12:00" video_duration="" video_title="" video_desc="" /] The Fourth of July car launch, first held in 2005, has grown year [...]

By |2026-06-11T06:40:40-10:00July 6, 2020|

Anchorage Ice Climbing Road Trip

Anchorage is a good place to start your adventure. This city is a place to touch down and access a variety of indoor and outdoor recreation and exploration. This journey from the city to a valley glacier offers beautiful views and fun adventures. This travel base is where most of arrive, gather gear and plans, and then explore and learn about Alaska. Anchorage is a stop to grab any last-minute items you forgot and enjoy some comforts. Anchorage has a balance of city accommodations and wilderness areas to experience and enjoy. There is even a coastal biking trail to enjoy if you brought your bike or rent bikes. This mode of transportation can help you to enjoy and explore the natural scenery while also being able to travel to locations within Anchorage as well. Eagle River and Symphony Lakes After leaving Anchorage, [...]

By |2026-03-13T10:59:23-10:00March 1, 2020|

Matanuska Glacier Over Time

Continuous Movement and Changes of a Glacier Thousands of years ago, the Matanuska Glacier reached its peak in size. The terminus once reached the north end of Anchorage. The Knik Glacier met the Matanuska and formed a lobe-like shape during this period. (Lawson, 2017, pp. 121-134) Geological evidence indicates that these two glaciers retreated in two separate phases. (Pearce et al., 2017, pp. 121-134) During periods of formation and compression, the snow did not accumulate more than it melted in the warmer seasons. This is known as glacial ablation, the process by which glaciers lose mass. When the melting and movement of water, which carved away at the glacier, split it into cracks and crevasses. In the glacier, after the second, faster melt phase, about 13,700 years ago, the glacier retreated. (Latest Pleistocene advance and collapse of the Matanuska–Knik glacier system, Anchorage Lowland, southern Alaska, 2017, pp. 121-134) [...]

By |2026-06-03T08:13:56-10:00February 16, 2020|

Why is Glacier Ice Blue

Explore and Learn: Why is Glacier Ice Blue? The Matanuska Glacier is an incredible feature of our natural environment located in central southern Alaska. The terminus is located in Glacier View, Alaska, right where the MICA Guides Base is located. On the MICA base, we have an incredible view of the white and blue ice that extends for 27 miles back into the valley. Deep Blues To better appreciate the deep blues, take a scenic helicopter flight over the ice or join our Helicopter Glacier Hike to explore up close. From any vantage point, the glacier's blue hues stand out. Guests often ask, “What makes the glacier ice blue?” The Matanuska Glacier displays shades of cerulean, turquoise, and deep blue that captivate and inspire awe from both above and below. Book your adventure today and witness these breathtaking blues up close! The [...]

By |2026-03-13T10:14:30-10:00December 20, 2019|

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