Travel Tips

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

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

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

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