Kenai Fjords - Exit Glacier

Connie ...

While Stan and I were in Seward, one of the sights we took in was Exit Glacier.  Unlike the glaciers we had seen previously, this one you could hike up to and actually touch.  The trail was a pleasant walk and we did enjoy the view.                    

When we arrived at the glacier Stan was nice enough to give me a photo op.  If he looks cold, he is!  The weather in Seward was wet and sloppy most days, although this day it was just overcast and chilly. 

As you can see, the glacier has receded substantially from what is was in years past.  As it moves down the rock, there is always evidence of scraping and marring of the ice.  Glaciers are always moving.

The grey river water and silt are the result of the melting ice, taking with it the rocks and dirt as it makes it's way down.