Portage Lake (Alaska) - Wikipedia
Portage Lake is a glacial lake in the Chugach National Forest of the U.S. state of Alaska. It sits in a long, heavily glaciated valley, and abuts the calving face of Portage Glacier at its southern end.
How to See Portage Glacier | Cruise, Hike & Visitor… | ALASKA.ORG
Gorgeous Portage Glacier lies just 48 miles south of Anchorage. Explore the visitor center, go for a boat ride, or hike to a viewpoint.
Chugach National Forest - Portage Glacier & Portage Valley
Welcome to the land of ice & rock... Portage Valley is a 14 mile isthmus that connects the Kenai Peninsula to mainland Alaska. Portage Glacier once extended the entire length of the valley. The glacial remnants seen today are Explorer, Middle, Byron, Burns, and Shakespeare glaciers.
Portage Glacier Area - Travel Alaska
The Portage Glacier area in the stunning Portage Valley in Alaska's Southcentral region is a popular destination for glacier viewing, glacier cruises, visiting the Begich Boggs Visitor Center, hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing.
Portage Lake - Alaska Guide Co
Portage Lake was a popular attraction from Anchorage, so much so that they built the visitors center. Up until around the turn of the century the west end of lake would fill with icebergs as they would stack against the shore.
Portage Glacier Valley - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Portage Glacier Valley is a mosaic of habitats. You can see stages of post-glacial plant succession—from bare rock to temperate rainforest—along several trails. The valley also contains many avalanche paths, filled with alders and other plants adapted to surviving snow slides.
Exploring the Beauty of Portage Lake, Alaska: A Comprehensive …
2023年9月25日 · Portage Lake, Alaska, is a natural wonderland that captures the essence of the Last Frontier. Its pristine waters, towering glaciers, and abundant wildlife make it a must-visit destination for those seeking outdoor adventures and breathtaking scenery.
Portage Glacier, Portage Valley & Whittier Tunnel Drive Guide - ALASKA.ORG
Portage Lake and the Begich Boggs Visitor Center are about five miles to the east. Here's information on the area from the USFS. When it’s sunny and/or calm, Portage Valley may be one of the most stunning — and welcoming — destinations in …
Kayak Portage Lake to Portage Glacier - Andrea Kuuipo Abroad
2022年9月1日 · Portage Lake to Portage Glacier is a 3 mile one-way paddle in Alaska’s Portage Valley, just one hour south of Anchorage. This kayak trip starts from the Portage Lake kayak launch and hugs the coastline before reaching the face of Portage Glacier.
Portage Lake - ALASKA.ORG
Deep enough to submerge an 80-story building, the lake was carved out over thousands of years of glacial advances. While Salmon make their way into the lake, you may not see them due to the immense deposits of glacial silt. The silt also protects them from predators such as …