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Beneath the frozen surface of the Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau lies a network of ice caves that transport visitors to what feels like another planet entirely. These cerulean caverns form when ...

Shutterstock Mendenhall Glacier Ice Caves, Alaska Blue ice caves appear and disappear inside Mendenhall Glacier as it slowly melts back toward the mountains. Here’s how these short-lived caves work ...

From ice caves on the Apostle Islands to Arizona's red rocks, the US is full of hidden travel gems. You might not know about these 25 incredible locations in the US. Stand-out spots include the ...

24. Mendenhall Ice Caves, Alaska Image Credit: Shutterstock. American residents are extremely lucky in that their territory spans an entire semi-hemisphere of our planet.

Psychrophiles. Image via Openverse. One of the most startling discoveries from Alaskan ice cores is the presence of viable microorganisms that have survived in a dormant state for thousands of years.

By the time the disaster was over, more than 50 people had died. Juneau, Alaska, has been hit by several flash floods in recent years from a glacial lake dammed by ice on an arm of Mendenhall Glacier.

By the time the disaster was over, more than 50 people had died. Juneau, Alaska, has been hit by several flash floods in recent years from a glacial lake dammed by ice on an arm of Mendenhall Glacier.

By the time the disaster was over, more than 50 people had died. Juneau, Alaska, has been hit by several flash floods in recent years from a glacial lake dammed by ice on an arm of Mendenhall Glacier.

By Jennifer A Singer March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 Trending Alaska’s glacier ice caves are some of the most stunning natural wonders on Earth, offering an awe-inspiring glimpse into the planet’s ...

Alaska’s glacier ice caves are some of the most stunning natural wonders on Earth, offering an awe-inspiring glimpse into the planet’s glacial history and striking displays of blue, crystal-clear ice.