31-05-2016 00:20 via alaskapublic.org

Park Service reminds tourists why Mendenhall glacier is shrinking

On a busy summer day, thousands of people — mostly cruise ship passengers — visit Juneau’s Mendenhall glacier. The U.S. Forest Service wants those tourists to take in the dramatic views, but also consider why the glacier is shrinking. Visitor center director John Neary is making it his personal mission.
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