Just outside of Anchorage is one of the most beautiful and accessible regions of Alaska, where mountains surround pristine glaciers, lakes and rivers.

Venture into Anchorage’s Denali Gateway and embrace pristine trails, majestic ranges, and the boundless wonder of Alaska’s wildlands.

On a recent trip to Alaska, Coastal View News photographer Robin Karlsson hiked and rappelled down the Matanuska Glacier, bringing a copy of the paper along for the trip. “The ...