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Travel tips

Travel tips

Essential advice to help you prepare for your trip to the glacier.

A brown bear standing in a grassy area behind a wire fence

Boat vs HikeCompare the MV Ptarmigan cruise and the Portage Pass trail.Read

A wide view of a coastal inlet with snow-capped mountains in the background

Visitor Center FeesLearn about the $5 exhibit fee and free entry options for the center.Read

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Getting ThereDirections and tour options for traveling from Anchorage to Portage Glacier.Read

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Best TimeFind out when to visit for summer boat tours or winter ice skating.Read

A brown bear lying down behind a wire fence next to logs

Trail with KidsCompare the steep Portage Pass hike with the flat Trail of Blue Ice.Read

Several caribou in a snowy enclosure, with one eating from a bowl

Packing ListEssential gear and clothing for visiting Portage Glacier.Read

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