We also spent one week on land, flying from Vancouver to Dawson City and finally to Fairbanks, where we hit the ground to see more of Alaska. It was then onto the ship, as we took the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Seward to enjoy a cruise down the inside passage to British Colum...
Cruises are an important and hugely popular way to see Alaska. The season runs from May through September, and you’ll likely get the best deals and smallest crowds by booking your trip in the first month, which is also the driest. During this period, you'll have a good chance of spott...
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Aurora season – the best time to see the northern lights in Alaska –runs from mid-August to mid-April. While some passengers cruising the Inside Passage may catch a glimpse of the phenomenon in late summer and early fall, it's not guaranteed. As southeast Alaska typically has more precipi...
Experience the wilderness of Southeast Alaska in an exciting way! You'll be exploring the remote back country of the Tongass… Free cancellation from $282 per adult Reserve 19. Whittier to Anchorage Land Transfer Tour 1 Day Trips 6–8 hours Join us for an unforgettable adventure with our...
Is Winter the best time to visit Alaska? If you like winter sports such as skiing or snowmobiling, visiting Alaska in the winter is the way to go. Alaska is renowned for having some of the best Heli-Skiing in the world near Valdez and Haines. But Alyeska Resort in Girdwood (40 minutes...
It’s really a trip back in time to the ice age. Ice and snow as far as the eye can see, with only the occasional nunatak, or lonely peak, to mark the distance. Also read: 15 Best Tours in Alaska 8. The Alaska Highway Source: Anton Rogozin / shutterstockThe Alaska Highway From ...
Wrangell Alaska from Mt. Dewey Overlook A relatively easy hike out of town, aside from all the steps, Mt Dewey Trail is a great way to see the scenery and enjoy the outdoors. You can walk to this trail straight from town. The trail is very well marked and there are few obstacles whic...
One of the best films in that transition period from “Liam Neeson, Serious Actor” to “Liam Neeson, Action Dude” was this 2011 survival thriller about a group of men who go down in a plane crash in the snowy mountains of Alaska. As if surviving the conditions and each other isn’t...
And this year, intrepid travelers can see the area in a fresh way with the debut of Adventure Cycling's new Parks, Peaks, and Prairies cycling route, which pieces together trails winding from Yellowstone to Minneapolis. Over in historic Deadwood, a new year-round public space in the heart ...