Epic Locations

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

Alaska is a vibrant destination and it is exciting to explore it year-round, but summer is when the state truly comes alive. There’s something about that sensational midnight sun and its welcoming warmth, the array of “only-in-summer” Alaska outdoor activities,... Read more

If you’re coming to Alaska, you’re likely dreaming of getting a view of the infamous mountain of Denali. And while the mighty peak and most popular Alaska attraction can be seen from Anchorage to Fairbanks, many travelers set out for... Read more

(Header photo courtesy of Chillylee/Visit Nome) Every Alaska visitor has a checklist of “must-do”, “must-see” Alaska bucket list experiences. Some of those lists are packed with quirky activity curveballs and off-the-radar locations. These are often the picks of adventure travelers... Read more

Together, Alaska’s eight national parks offer visitors more than 50 million acres of wide-open wonder and “wow”. While all share the mystique of rugged Alaska wilderness, massive mountains, glistening glaciers, wild waterways, colorful ecosystems and plentiful wildlife, the discerning Alaska... Read more

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

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

In a state defined by extremes and revered for remoteness, there is one region of Alaska where those most fascinating and hardcore Alaskan lifestyles are taken to the max – the Arctic. This region is full of juxtapositions; a place... Read more

So, Alaska’s icy glaciers have you intrigued. Maybe you’re wondering; What’s so special about glaciers anyway? Where do they come from? And what’s the best way to experience them? First of all, Alaska’s glaciers are pretty cool! Very cool in... Read more

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is America’s largest national wildlife refuge and Alaska at its wildest, rawest, most remote and adventurous. Better known to most by its acronym ANWR (pronounced ann-wahr), the refuge is more than 19 million acres of... Read more