Saturday, June 11, 2011

Worthington Glacier

Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site is located in spectacular Thompson Pass, 28 miles north of Valdez on the Richardson Highway. Worthington Glacier is a popular stop along the Richardson Highway and allows people to view a glacier.

Like most of Alaska’s glaciers, this valley glacier has been steadily retreating for the last 150 years, but not as dramatically as many others. The upper basin sits at 5,500 feet and collects about 28 feet of snow each year. 
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