Exit Glacier

— Back in June 2004, we traveled to Alaska. It was one of those bucket-list trips, I confess. Since then, the bug has been planted and remained in my mind. We will go back there to explore more of that beautiful state.

To reach Alaska, we took a cruise from Vancouver, Canada, via the Inside Passage. When the cruise ended in Seward, we began the real land exploration of Alaska all the way to Denali NP. Until then, we had only explored the towns the cruise stopped along the way. Exit Glacier, located in Kenai Fjords NP, was the first time we were really close to a glacier. It is easily accessible by vehicle, and there are also trails one can hike in that area. such as the Harding Icefield trail. We can see how glaciers change the landscape up and close. Not only can you experience the beautiful ice-blue colors of this glacier, but you can also hear it cracking. Exit Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska, and it is retreating at a fast pace of approximately 3 feet (1 meter) per year. To see how large this glacier is, be sure to click on the first image. You should be able to see people walking near the glacier area.

Both of the images were made in 2004. Thanks to advancements in AI and photo-editing software, I have been able to restore and improve these two-megapixel photos to what you see now.