an important tip - make sure that the glacier boat is running - im Mid May 2012 it was completely frozen in. the center was also closed - due to open shortly. More

A good introduction to glacier info at the visitors center, as well as the area. Glacier can't really be seen from the park, must take the lake boat tour, fee charged, which wasn't operating yet, still ice on the lake and snowing in early May. Very windy, and saw three moose on the portage valley road, which takes you through... More

awesome.... GO. be sure your vehicle has fuel before you head out; not many gas stations mearby! More

Portage Glacier has receded so much over the years that simply going to Portage won't do. Wait until the summer months and take the short hike to Byron -- that will give you a much better feeling for glaciers! The 5-mile Glacier Highway is quite stunning on nice weather days... More

During a 14 hour layover at ANC, I opted for a rental car and fresh air away from the city. The drive to Portage Glacier along Turnagain Arm was stunning. I have climbed Mt Rainier, but nothing prepared me for the beauty of Alaska and her mountains. The scenary is breathtaking, and weather can vary every 10 miles because of... More

Pretty area and worth the drive for the views of the Turnagain Arm. The information center is ok. More

Peaceful, a bit cold - make sure to take warm clothes in spring or summer to see . More

I remember when you could walk right out onto the glacier from the road but tha was over 40 years ago. More

You really can not imagine what a Glacier is without taking a boat ride and seeing it up close. The wildlife you see is fantastic. More