22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Arctic Expanse

In Alaska's Chugach National Forest lies the Portage Glacier. We hiked three miles over a frozen lake to reach the mouth of the glacier. After almost falling through the ice at multiple points, we experienced one of Alaska's many natural wonders.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2022
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Portage, Alaska, United States of America
Camera: ILCE-7RM2
Copyright: © Caleb Haakenson