Travel Tips

Alaska’s vastness is both a blessing and a challenge for travel planning. While the state offers endless natural beauty, traveling between destinations takes significant time. Unlike the Lower 48, where attractions often cluster close together, Alaska’s highlights spread out over... Read more

Alaska offers vast wilderness, but even the Last Frontier has its busy spots during the peak of summer. Since our team lives and works right here, we’ve learned exactly how to find those quiet moments and hidden gems. If you... Read more

Planning a trip to Alaska can feel a bit overwhelming at first. To help you get started, our local team has put together a list of what they hear are five things that surprise first-time visitors the most. Understanding these... Read more

There’s something special about traveling in a train car, cruising through Alaska’s finest scenery. From your comfortable seat on the Alaska Railroad, you can gaze through the rail car’s large picture windows and see it all – Alaska’s mountaintops and... Read more

Header photo courtesy Juno Kim/Visit Anchorage Imagine floating quietly in a kayak on a calm, still bay in Alaska. You stop paddling for a moment, rest the paddle, and take it all in. The air is fresh and cool, carrying... Read more

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

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