Glenallen,AK

Matanuska Glacier, Glenn highway, July 19

Hi folks.  After leaving Seward,  we drove the Glenn highway on our way to Valdez.  We never know what to expect.  It is just like Christmas every morning.  The highway was narrow and winding but beautiful scenery.  We drove upon Matanuska Glacier which is in the Chugach Mountains and trends northwest 27 miles.  Some 18,000 years ago the glacier reached all the way to the Palmer area.  The glacier's average width is 2 miles; at its terminus it is 4 miles wide.  The glacier has remained stable for 400 years.  At the glacier terminus meltwater drains into a steam which flows into the Matanuska River.  How these glaciers form is so interesting!  Years and years of snowfall.  It is awesome!  
Last night I went out on foot and explored the little town we stayed in.  Very quaint and scenic.  See you in Valdez.