Mendenhall Glacier

Mendenhall Glacier is an awe-inspiring sight of Juneau, Alaska. Located near the city, the Mendenhall Glacier offers spectacular views of Tongass National Forest and Tracy Arm Fjord. It is an ever-changing glacier that is considered to be the most popular glacier in Alaska. Visitors to the Mendenhall Glacier can observe the surreal blue ice calving into Mendenhall Lake. Guests can embark on boat tours to get closer to the glacier, observe wildlife, and explore the wilderness around Juneau. Hiking trails leading to the glacial lake are popular among outdoor enthusiasts. There is also the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center nearby, with its mesmerizing interactive exhibits and great displays that explain the Glacier’s formation, its present and its future. Visitors can also take a glacier-viewing float plane tour to get a bird’s eye view of the Glacier from above. Whatever your choice, make sure to take your camera and capture the lasting memories!