Travel Tips

Girdwood, Alaska is a friendly mountain town, home to the 5-star Alyeska Resort, and features beautiful views of the Chugach Mountains. It sits less than an hour south of Anchorage. Girdwood is a popular stop for both visitors and locals... Read more

An Alaska vacation is unlike any other for many reasons. Alaska treats all visitors to majestic vistas and warm communities, cultures and cuisines, people, history, wildlife and, well, wacky weather! In Alaska, temperatures can soar to a sweltering 90 degrees... Read more

The northern lights (also called the aurora borealis) are among Alaska’s  biggest and brightest, and most exciting and elusive attractions. They light up the night sky with moving colors that seem almost unreal. Seeing them in person is a once-in-a-lifetime... Read more

While most people plan Alaska visits during the summer for long days and fun, those who travel north during the winter are greeted with a warm vibe, unique outdoor activities, and special surprises. Winter travelers can bundle up in warm... Read more

Kenai Fjords National Park stands out as one of Alaska’s most captivating and popular natural attractions. It’s a place where the dramatic beauty of the Last Frontier truly comes alive, offering a unique blend of experiences that make Alaska adventures... Read more

When taking in a panoramic view of Alaska’s incredible vistas, no experience can match flightseeing outings across the state. From window seats in small planes or helicopters, passengers can experience Alaska’s untouched grandeur and its most popular attractions from a... Read more

Some Alaska travelers set their sights on a fascinating journey to a very distinct destination and a truly unique adventure in Alaska: visiting the Arctic Circle. For context, to be fair, most Alaska visitors rarely get north of Fairbanks, located... Read more

With more commercial airlines adding service to Alaska and more frequent flights to Alaska, America’s “Last Frontier” is more accessible than ever. Although this year has been much quieter, in 2023, a record-setting 5.4 million travelers passed through Anchorage’s Ted... Read more