How Much Does It Cost to Vacation in Alaska?
It might surprise you to learn that an Alaska vacation is within the financial reach of all travelers, regardless of their budget. But be aware that the cost of traveling in Alaska does vary considerably, depending on the time of... Read more
3 Unforgettable Southcentral Alaska Hiking Tours for All Levels
As amazing as Alaska is to experience from the air, water and road, there’s something very special about exploring the state on foot on an Alaska hiking tour. There are hundreds of hiking options in Alaska encompassing varying distances, difficulty... Read more
Alaska Cuisine “Must Eats” : On the Menu For Your Tasting Pleasure
Boost Your “Appetite for Alaska”: Discover the “Great State’s” Must-Eat Taste Sensations Every journey around “the Last Frontier” is filled with Alaska flavor – figuratively and literally! When in Alaska, the special sights, sounds and smells will overwhelm your senses... Read more
Anchorage’s Coastal Trail: A Walk (Jog, Bike Ride, or Ski) to Remember
When people dream of visiting Alaska, thoughts often drift to the unique and untamed wilds of the state. Eagles, moose, salmon and even a rare bear or beluga whale sighting. The grandeur of massive, snowcapped peaks. Denali towering on the... Read more
What To Do on Your Second (or Third or Fourth) Alaska Trip
If you have traveled to Alaska, there’s a pretty good chance you’re savoring those memories while also daydreaming about your return. Alaska just gets under your skin. And while it is enticing to recreate an Alaska itinerary similar to your... Read more
A Weekend in Nome in Alaska’s Far North
I live in Anchorage and I’m always craving new adventures. One September, when I discovered that there were over 200 miles of road I had not been on in Northwestern Alaska, I grabbed a friend and we hopped a plane... Read more
The Northern Lights: Why Do We See This Strange But Beautiful Phenomenon?
Special Guest Blog by Dr. Melanie Windridge, author of Aurora: In Search of the Northern Lights What are the Northern Lights? The swirling arcs of the Aurora Borealis or “the Northern Lights” that we see are actually billions of oxygen... Read more
Visit Alaska On Video: Planning A Vacation to America’s “Last Frontier”
There’s nothing more exciting than coming to Alaska. Many people have had Alaska on their bucket list for years and for good reason. What’s a visit to the 49th U.S. state feel, look and sound like? Watch this video from... Read more
First Time Visitors to Alaska?
It might not surprise you to learn that the majority of visitors to Alaska are first-time visitors. Many people want to visit Alaska and have an Alaska trip on their “bucket list,” so we’re popular among those making annual vacation... Read more
Traveling to Alaska’s Arctic Circle
Far beyond Alaska’s main highways and its largest communities, Alaska’s Arctic region is a vast, mostly undeveloped land. Herds of caribou numbering in the thousands migrate across the tundra and residents of Alaska Native villages live life much as they... Read more