Alaska Railroad Train Trips: An Affordable Addition to Any Alaska Trip
One of the more traditional, romantic and unique ways to travel in America’s “Last Frontier” is aboard the Alaska Railroad. This iconic rail line spans 470 miles from the scenic Kenai Peninsula’s port of Seward to the Interior’s Golden Heart... Read more
Fishing in Alaska: Why It’s So Easy to Get “Hooked”
For avid anglers and first-time fishermen, Alaska is where most fishing fantasies come true. Fishermen travel to Alaska from around the world with dreams of hooking a spectrum of salmon, heavy and hearty halibut, beautiful biting trout, and graceful grayling.... Read more
Dog Mushing: A Unique Sport Among Athletes
Dog Sledding in Alaska: From a Cultural Pastime to a Thriving Sport Dog mushing and dog sled racing have held a strong magnetism for the affections of Alaskans, Alaska visitors, and doggie day dreamers for centuries. Many eras ago, loyal... Read more
Fun Facts About Alaska’s Iditarod Dog Sledding Race
Part of the enduring popularity and lasting lore of the annual dogsledding competition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is the curiosity and familiarity it holds for casual and serious international fans, intrigued Alaska visitors, and longtime Alaskans. Most... Read more
What Can I Do In Four Days in Alaska?
What do you do if, as an Alaska visitor, you only have four precious days to vacation in Alaska? Well you might be surprised! Even a four-day getaway in Alaska can be extremely exciting. The difficult (but equally thrilling part)... Read more
All About Talkeetna: Gateway to Denali National Park
Talkeetna is a historic Alaskan town located 2.5 hours from Anchorage and is a great highlight and stopping point between Denali National Park and Anchorage. This small and unique town is nestled at the base of Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley)... Read more
Alaska Visitor “Hot Spots” in Denali National Park
When it comes to Alaska “must do” adventures, Denali National Park stands tall above the rest. Located 238 miles north of Anchorage and 120 miles south of Fairbanks, Denali Park is literally larger than the state of Massachusetts and lies... Read more
Celebrating the Winter Holidays: Alaska-Style
All Alaskans love an excuse to celebrate. Whether in small crowds or large, whatever the season, from festivals to family gatherings, these moments of community, joy and togetherness are especially prevalent during the holiday winter season each year. Alaska is... Read more
What You Can Do in Anchorage in the Winter
Anchorage, Alaska’s largest and most diverse city, is a bustling summer hub for travelers and the starting point for many of the state’s most popular summer activities and adventures. Yet winter in Anchorage creates a similarly strong draw for the... Read more
Where IS Alaska??
Alaska is well-known and well-traveled, and part of that popularity lies in the mystique of its locale in the Far North. But does everyone exactly WHERE Alaska thrives in the northern hemisphere? While some have a decent idea of Alaska’s... Read more