Nature
Worthington Glacier is a 5,774-acre valley glacier in Alaska's Chugach Mountains near Thompson Pass, visible from the Richardson Highway east of Valdez. Its prominent roadside setting makes it one of the state's most easily seen large glaciers and one of the few remaining glaciers in the United States that can be reached directly from a paved highway. Designated a National Natural Landmark in 1968, it is also the centerpiece of Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site, a 113-acre park that offers views of the ice. Its easy access, protected status, and observable retreat over roughly the last 150 years give it scenic and scientific importance.
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Valdez, Alaska · United States
