Glenn Highway
Glenn Highway Overview

 

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

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

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.

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  • The Riches of the Glenn Highway

    Gold! The very word may excite you. Perhaps you think of the gold rush that swept the nation in the 1800s, or maybe you secretly seek to strike it rich. It was these wishes of riches and glory that led people to the Alaska goldfields in the early 1800s. The Glenn Highway is host to a huge yellow gold mine, along with several black gold (coal) mines. Take a trip on this historically abundant highway, and though you may not strike gold, you’ll acquire a wealth of historical facts and stories as you journey through some of Alaska’s most majestic landscapes

  • Birding Along Glenn Highway

    Drive Glenn Highway for some exceptional bird watching in Alaska, the land of adventure. The byway is filled with places for you to pull out your binoculars and scope out the birds.

  • Glenn Highway

    Whatever draws you to the nation's last wild frontier, a trip down Glenn Highway will give you a good glimpse of Alaskan life. The natural and untamed wilderness is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, its healthy ecosystem drawing wildlife photographers and birders. Travelers looking for distinctive cultural experiences tour the museums, restaurants and city life of Anchorage.

  • Outdoor Diversions on the Glenn Highway

    Getting a good dose of nature isn't hard when you visit the Glenn Highway. From winter sports to summer pastimes the byway provides plenty of places where scenery and activity come together.