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Massive blue wall of Hubbard Glacier in Alaska, viewed from a cruise ship in Disenchantment Bay.
Hubbard Glacier stretches across Disenchantment Bay, its towering ice face glowing blue under the Alaskan sky.
Alaska Region Travel Guides / Back Roads and Byway / Scenic Drives / Travel Guides

The Frozen Giant of Alaska: Visiting Hubbard Glacier

Watching Hubbard Glacier calve into the sea is one of Alaska’s most unforgettable moments. On our Royal Caribbean cruise, we spent nearly an hour surrounded by ancient blue ice, thunderous cracks, and the raw power of a living glacier.

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June 29, 2026
Tranquil lake in remote Alaska surrounded by evergreen trees with mountains reflected in the calm water.
A quiet lake deep in Alaska’s backcountry mirrors the mountains and trees in perfect stillness.
Alaska Region Travel Guides / Back Roads and Byway / Epic Road Trips / Scenic Drives / Travel Guides

Alaska Back Roads – Mud, Mountains, and a Whole Lot of Mystery

I didn’t get to explore as many back roads in Alaska as I’d hoped — but the ones I did were unforgettable. Between muddy adventures, surprise road signs, and reindeer encounters, Alaska’s back roads proved that beauty and humor often share the same path.

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February 26, 2026