Travel Tips

Summer in Alaska is a busy time for Alaskan residents and visitors alike. Everyone, including Alaska’s wildlife, is seemingly sent into hyperactive overdrive by the solar sensations of the warm, bright midnight sun and the opportunity to soak up every... Read more

When you come to Alaska in the summer, you’ll quickly appreciate why this state is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun. You’ll also begin to understand how all Alaskans are able to “hang tough” through the state’s dark,... Read more

A ride on the iconic Alaska Railroad is not the usual train-riding experience. This is not a commuter train or an urban subway system. In fact, it is the farthest thing from it. And most other cross-state train routes in... Read more

Seeing any of Alaska’s wonderful wildlife up close frequently delivers thrills, chills and everlasting memories. The mighty grizzly bear gives goosebumps. The majestic bald eagle inspires pride. And the funky moose makes for an immediate smile. But there is something... Read more

Birding is a popular pastime for many more folks than you probably realize. According to the most recent research from the National Survey on Recreation and the Environment, among the 51 activities that are tracked by the survey, birding is... Read more

Fishing in Alaska is a fantastic experience, which is why many Alaska visitors plan part, if not all, of their journey to our state around some angling action. Few Alaska activities provide the thrill of having a fish hit the... Read more

Alaska is an awe-inspiring state, with landscapes and distances so vast, they are sometimes hardly comprehensible to someone who hasn’t seen the Great Land in person. Alaska is also renowned for it’s eight U.S. National Parks which encompass more than... Read more

No animal is more iconic to the northern woodlands and forests of North America than the moose (Alces alces). These not-so-graceful giant herbivores are prevalent all over Alaska and are considered one of “Alaska’s Big Five” among the state’s prolific... Read more

Just 4 hours south of Anchorage on the Kenai Peninsula, the seaside town of Homer is one of Alaska’s ‘must-see’ destinations especially if you are traveling by car on an Alaskan road trip. Here are five great things to do... Read more

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, and while some forms of daily life here mirror that of any other bustling urban area, it embraces a unique community that blends the best of city living with awesome outdoor adventures and Alaska’s pioneer... Read more