Travel Tips

In Alaska, the hottest fashion trend is warmth. Saying that Alaska’s weather is wild is the most accurate meteorological forecast ever. In fact, Alaska is a land of extreme weather that can change fast and swing unpredictably. T-shirts and sunburn... Read more

For nearly 100 years, the Alaska Railroad has taken passengers to classic Alaska destinations and adventures aboard an iconic form of American transportation – travel by rail. One bonus to traveling by rail is that the Alaska Railroad treats its... Read more

Traveling in Denali National Park, it’s easy to find yourself constantly gazing skyward for a glimpse of The Great One – Denali. A sighting of the majestic mountain and precarious peak, as well as its summits and spurs, will take... Read more

If you’re finally making your long-awaited, once-in-a-lifetime trip to Alaska, or even if you’re just trying to check more items off your Last Frontier bucket list, you might like some “insider tips” about how to best indulge yourself when traveling... Read more

As exciting, comfortable and special as it is to be aboard an Alaska cruise traveling along Alaska’s amazing coastlines, a cruise is often just the beginning of an unforgettable Alaska adventure. It’s true, Alaska’s scenery – with its glaciers, mountains... Read more

Alaska, the Land of the Midnight Sun is also the Land of the Majestic Mountains. When people think of Alaska mountains, their minds instantly go to Denali, formerly Mt. McKinley. And for good reason: Denali is North America’s tallest peak... Read more

Happy New Year! If your big 2020 New Year’s resolution is visiting Alaska, we’re thrilled! To get you excited about your upcoming adventure, here are 10 Alaska-inspired ideas for your travels to the 49th state in 2020 (or beyond). And... Read more

The best Alaska memories originate from the amazing experiences our visitors discover up North. Each Alaska visitor, whether they take an Alaska cruise, drive north on a AK roadtrip or travel around via the Alaska Railroad, is often touched in... Read more

While most travelers plan Alaska visits for the peak season of summer sun and fun, those who wander north for Alaska’s winter are welcoming by a surprisingly warm vibe, as well as many unique winter outdoor opportunities and special surprises.... Read more

Alaska’s captivating Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, may seem mystical, but it’s a phenomenon grounded in science and magnetism rather than magic. Alaska is one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights... Read more