Welcome to Alaska Photo Travels, an Internet journal showcasing Alaska fine art and nature photography, travel adventures, articles, and other explorations of the Alaska experience. This inaugural appearance features a photographic look at one of Alaska's most accessible glaciers, the Matanuska, by Mark Arvid White. Also featured is Richard Oswald's remembrance of his early days learning to skate, a peek at the Mud Lake Monster!, a photographic series at Alyeska, other featured pictures, and more. The photo gallery is open for your enjoyment. Thanks for joining us!

The Matanuska Glacier--Our UpFront story: A look at the Matanuska, one of Alaska's most accessible glaciers. Take pictures, or strap on some ice-climbing gear and take a stroll. This one's got something for just about everyone...





Alyeska Dream Sequence--In our Special Series photo feature, you'll visit the majestic heights of Alyeska Resort in one small boy's adventure above the clouds.

Skating...the Beginning--In our Reflections column, Richard Oswald looks back on his early days in Alaska's bush country, where his love for figure skating first took shape.

Mud Lake Monster?--It was on the ground, some thing that we did not want to touch. Was it alive, or dead? Had it even lived at all? Monster, or much ado about nothing? Take a look, and if you know, let us know too! A That and This special.

Parting Shot --Lots of things to see at the Talkeetna Moose Dropping Festival, a wonderful adventure for those who are new to Alaska, as well as those more familiar with the Alaska experience. Sometimes, though, you have to hunt to find the best seat in the house...

    Please join us again for future looks at some of the very finest of Alaska photography, glaciers, wildlife, adventures, Alaska people, cultural explorations, fine art photography, mountains, rivers, fishing stories, Alaska life, Alaska art, and much more as we take Alaska Photo Travels around the state and share her bounty with you.