begich, boggs visitor center at portage glacier
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begich, boggs visitor center at portage glacier印象
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Portage Lake and the surrounding mountains is very, very scenic. But this is the only visitor center I've ever been to where they want to charge you for it. We couldn't make ourselves do it when the best part of the place was free to just go outside and drink in the beauty.Actually, the best part of our visit to Portage Glacier was that we saw our one and only bull moose of our Alaskan trip along that road you drive from Seward Hwy to the visitor center. We literally spent more time standing on the side of the road taking pictures and watching the moose than we did at the visitor center.
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After the wonderful boat ride to Portage Glacier and a great walk on the Byron Glacier trail, we stopped briefly at Begich Boggs Visitor Center. The video was very informative, and the displays are nicely done. Some of it is more geared to families and children, but we were satisfied with our short time here, especially since our Senior National Park Pass was honored for admission.
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If you're going to be staying in the Seward/Girdwood/Anchorage area for several days, this is a good activity for really rainy days because it's indoors and parking is relatively close. You probably only need like 2 hours to go through the center and watch the film. At a $5 entry fee for adults and my 7-year-old was free, it's a steal of a deal! Exhibits are well maintained. It wasn't crowded when I went on a Friday late morning so was able to walk right up to all displays, videos, and recordings. They have lots of recorded "talks" you can watch/listen too via little phones. We didn't do all of them but you could probably spend 3 hours if you did.
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Mike, the ranger at the Center rocks! Very neat guy with some good suggestions.We did the hike to the Byron glacier which is a mostly level walk, along a glacier stream with beautiful trees that shimmer in the sunlight and snow capped mountains to each side. It is an easy walk to the Glacier and wear boots if you want to go beyond the snowline-but you get a fine view at the snowline spot on the trail if you don't want to continue. Then move onto the viewing area of Portage Glacier lake or take the short boat trip.
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Please remember that this visitor center does NOT have a view of the portage glacier anymore. The visitor center has some information on the glacier and a good video. I got in for free with a national park pass which if this is the case, then its worth the stop. To view the glacier continue down the road to the long 1 way tunnel and you'll see it before the tunnel.
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We were planning on doing the Byron Glacier hike, but unfortunately it was very rainy the morning we were here. We instead went into the Begich and Boggs Visitor Center and we enjoyed looking around and checking out the exhibits. It was full of interesting information and history of the area and Alaska. We thoroughly enjoyed the stop. The drive to the visitor center off of the Seward Highway was amazing!
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This place is good to stop on your way to Whittier, waiting for the tunnel, but if you want to really see the Visitor Center you have to pay to go to the exhibits. Luckily, the glass "observatory" (maybe) which let you see through the glass onto the lake, and the shore (and on a moderately clear day), and the glacier. Pretty good service...
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I visited the visitor center according to other people's reviews and guide book. It's $5 per adult for a small exhibit and a movie. The ticket is not expensive but I don't think it's worth the time.
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Visited the center on a rainy day when the wind had blown a huge berg which grounded itself in front of the center. What a sight. The center is a gem with many exhibits, storyboards, and a wonderful introductory film. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly.
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The visitor center was a great stop on the trip between Anchorage and Seward. It was free to go in and look around. There were things to see and do and a nice gift shop inside the center, but the location was spectacular. It is situated between majestic mountains, next to a lake filled with icebergs (in late May). It offers the perfect view of the Portage Glacier. There are restrooms at the center, and there are several places to hike and see wildlife in the area. Definitely worth a stop.