The View From This Overlook In Alaska Is Almost Too Beautiful For Words
By Megan McDonald|Updated on March 22, 2024(Originally published March 08, 2022)
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Megan McDonald
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Megan McDonald is a writer, photographer, and owner of humu media, an Alaska-based digital media agency. She spends her free time traveling with her husband and daughter around the US and the world.
Many people have heard of Thompson Pass, but plenty continue on their drive after passing through it to reach the valley below and the small seaside town of Valdez. But this overlook in Alaska is worth stopping for; with views for miles in every direction, there’s something breathtaking to be seen, no matter where you look.
Many people are familiar with the famous Thompson Pass.
Rising all the way to 2,678 feet, this high mountain pass resides in the Chugach Mountain range between Valdez and Glenallen. 82.5 miles long, it finishes with a view of the valley below that will absolutely blow you away.
The pass is one of the snowiest places in the state, but it’s open all year long.
The pass is home to waterfalls, glaciers, and plenty of things to see and do. But the overlook, once you emerge, is something truly special.
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If you’re driving the Richardson Highway towards Valdez, when you make it through the last couple of curves through the pass, the view opens up to a stunning scene.
A vast valley below you divides the next mountain range across the way. Depending on the time of year, you might see snow-capped mountain tops or rolling green landscapes.
The Blueberry Lake State Recreation Area has a stunning lake and a couple of campsites. And it offers the same views that you get from the overlook right above you.
Many people choose to spend the day here exploring.
