Travel Tips

Alaska is a top destination for family vacations with many of the state’s most exciting adventures, activities and attractions being family friendly. From fun fairs and festivals to active outdoor pursuits like wildlife viewing, kayaking, rafting, and fishing, visiting Alaska... Read more

Every year, hundreds of birders and birding enthusiasts flock to Alaska in search of avian adventures. The state’s rich and varied landscapes, weather, sunlight, habitats and inhabitants make it a feeding and breeding, nesting and resting paradise for resident and... Read more

Nestled between the serene marine beauty of Resurrection Bay, rugged, glacier-carved valleys, ice-capped mountains and breathtaking landscapes of Kenai Fjords National Park, rests the quaint and charming port of Seward, Alaska . Seward may be small in size, but this... Read more

Alaska Native people are the cultural heartbeat of the state – past, present and future. And to fully understand Alaska’s history and heritage, it’s important for visitors to learn about Alaska Native culture. A visit to the Alaska Native Heritage... Read more

Fly fishing, with its elegant choreography of line and lure and its balance of art and technique, is an enchanting pursuit for many fishing fanatics. Fly fishing isn’t simply about casting and catching fish. It’s about immersing yourself in nature,... Read more

In Fairbanks, a land of extremes in Alaska’s Far North, the difference between summer and winter can be akin to the difference between day and night. Quite literally, really – summer is lit by the inescapable, seemingly never-setting Midnight Sun... Read more

Alaska, often called America’s “Last Frontier”, is a travel destination where “wild” thrives, the northern lights dance and where Alaska landscapes inspire awe at every turn. It’s a place where wildlife roams freely, glaciers and mountain ranges create scenic vistas,... Read more

In the heart of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley in Alaska, lie grand glaciers, massive mountains, fertile farmland, and friendly folks, as well as the charming town of Palmer. Where is Palmer, Alaska? This Alaskan city is located an hour north of... Read more