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Exploring Alaska’s Many Ecosystems: From Tundra to Taiga to Tidepools
Alaska is renowned for its mystique, from its remote forests and rugged mountainous scenery to its glacier-carved valleys, rainforests and tundra. And its waterways span the gamut – from icy straights to seacoast tidepools to wild and scenic rivers. And... Read more
Maximizing Every Second in Alaska
Whenever you decide to make Alaska THIS year’s bucket list adventure, you’ll want to make every second count once you’ve decided to make your way up north. It’s the trip of a lifetime and so the upfront time planning will... Read more
Christmas in August? Only in Alaska!
The summer season is in full swing in Alaska. No extreme heat, wildfire smoke or other climate calamities to worry you. Just pristine wilderness, midnight sun and curious wildlife surrounding you. Now you might think that the summer would never... Read more
Beyond Belief: Why Visit Alaska This Winter?
When winter arrives in the Lower 48 and elsewhere, many travelers yearn for the warmth of sun and sand getaways. And there’s no question that Alaska features more snow drifts than beaches during the winter, but for winter aficionados, this... Read more
Welcoming Summer 2023 in Alaska
The spring snows have melted and Alaska sun rays shine brightly until almost Midnight. From ducklings to bear cubs, nature’s next generation has arrived along with the two-legged variety of visitor, by cruise ship, car and airline. Summer in Alaska... Read more
What’s So Special About the Alaska Railroad? Find Out!
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
All Aboard the Alaska Railroad!
Wherever they hail from, Alaska visitors across the globe often sing the praises of their train ride on the Alaska Railroad. Transporting over 400,000 passengers each year, this iconic rail service provides the ultimate scenic tour across Alaska’s many landscapes... Read more
The Fascinating History of the Alaska Railroad
One hundred years ago in 1923, President Warren G. Harding arrived in Nenana, about 60 miles south of Fairbanks in the heart of Alaska’s Interior, to drive the ceremonial golden spike into the last connecting stretch of new railroad track.... Read more
A Birding Bonanza in Alaska
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
5 Things You Should Know About Moose in Alaska
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
Focus on Fairbanks : Gold Rush History, Native Cultures and Northern Lights
For travelers considering a foray to the Alaskan city of Fairbanks, let its well-known moniker nudge you North: The “Golden Heart” City. Fairbank’s nickname is partially given for obvious geographic reasons, as the community is set in the center of... Read more