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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in Alaska’s Far North Region is one of America’s most remote, rugged and pristine parks. In Alaska, a state filled with many unique travel destinations, Gates of the Arctic remains one of... 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

Behind its sleepy Southeast façade, the Alaskan capital city of Juneau is both exciting and enchanting for visitors, offering something for every traveler to discover and enjoy. What Alaska Visitors Love Most About Juneau Even though Juneau is not on... Read more

Discovering an “off-the-grid” travel experience in Alaska, far from any urban hustle and bustle which immerses you in nature – by day, and comfort – by night, is one of the best parts of an Alaska lodge-based adventure tour. There... Read more

Many Alaska travelers know the state’s most popular attractions from Denali National Park to the Kenai Peninsula to the famed Inside Passage. Yet equally charming ways to experience authentic Alaska are best enjoyed by those who venture off the beaten... Read more

The Alaska Railroad is one of the Last Frontier’s most unique, exciting and passenger-friendly travel experiences. Yet one of the many awesome aspects about traveling the state on the Alaska Railroad happens – when the train stops. Alaska’s trains and... Read more

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Few places offer winter flakes, festivities and fun like Alaska.  Christmas in Alaska is when winter highlights are the most captivating, and for travelers, the enchanting experience becomes a holiday to remember. Dancing northern lights,... 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

Alaska is renowned for its mystique, from its remote forests and rugged mountainous scenery to its glacier-carved valleys, rainforests and tundra. And its waterways span the gamut – from icy straights to seacoast tidepools to wild and scenic rivers. And... Read more