Sep 4, 2003
Long Lake State Park (AK) [1]
Immerse yourself in Alaska on the Glenn Highway, where geology, culture, and scenery come together to create majestic and rugged landscapes. Winters present you with a splendid skyshow when the Northern Lights dance among the snow-capped mountains, while summers bring you endless days to roam in fields of wildflowers and ancient forests.
Alaska's Cultures
Palmer Depot with a Narrow Guage Locomotive (AK) [2]
Among the mountains and the seasons live a distinct Alaskan culture that has been developing for centuries-- beginning with the Native Alaskan culture that was altered so much with the arrival of Russian fur traders, and later, by gold miners from the "Lower 48." Seek out this engrossing history in a myriad of museums and historic places along the byway, but don't forget to stop and chat with those who make this unforgettable frontier their home!
Scenic Splendor
King Mountain and Long Lake (AK) [3]
Will you hear the call of the glaciers and the beauty of Alaska, where scenic nature reigns supreme? Watch where the wild irises grow, cloaking fields until they reach the foot of a glacier-covered mountain. In the spring, let your eyes follow the paths of hawks, eagles, and falcons as they glide over rivers in the stunning Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains.
Photo Credits
- Public domain. Courtesy of HDR Alaska, Inc.
- Public domain. Courtesy of Land Design North
- Public domain. Courtesy of HDR Alaska, Inc.
