Getting around Alaska can be challenging. Alaska is the largest state in the USA, so it takes time to travel between points, especially if you plan to visit coastal cities as well as the interior. The best way t
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...
5 miles one way (8km), easy Located between Anchorage and the seaside village of Whittier, the Trail of Blue Ice is the result of an amazing effort by the US Forest Service to introduce visitors to the many glaciers of Southcentral Alaska’s Portage Valley. This fully-accessible trail fe...
If this will be your first visit to Alaska, consider booking the comprehensive 14-day Ultimate Denali cruisetour. This Alaska adventure includes a voyage aboard Noordam, plus a two-night stay at Holland America's exclusive lodge in Denali National Park and Preserve, where you'll have the oppo...
Alaska.org, a website run by local Alaskans that provides travel information and recommendations, advises that the best time to visit in summer is from June 15 to July 15. This 30-day period is regarded as the peak season for warm, dry weather – and it's the perfect time for outdoor...
An Alaska Itinerary By far the most popular way to see Alaska is on a cruise ship. In fact, about a million visitors a year visit Alaska on a cruise. We would love to do an Alaska cruise with kids one-way but would definitely want to tack on an extra week (at least!) to explore...
Although it is physically separate from the rest of the United States, Alaska is one of the most scenic and fascinating parts of the country. Its seclusion only adds to the beauty and mystery of the 49th state, making it an appealing getaway spot for int
Riding boots/rain boots(1)—Depending on the season you visit Alaska, you can switch a pair of riding boots for rain boots. TheseSperry Saltwater Duck Bootiesarechic and practical for a rainy vacation. Walking shoes(1)—I prefer apair of classic Toms slip-onsbecause they provide the maximum...
Or, if you’re lucky enough to visit in the winter, you’ll be treated to one of the most incredible light shows on Earth. All of this combines to make Fairbanks more than just one of the best towns in Alaska to visit — it’s an otherworldly experience. While you’re there, be...
One of the best places to visit in Alaska, Skagway’s Red Onion Saloon is a local institution. Built in 1897, as Gold Rush fever was reaching its peak, this was the town’s most flamboyant and successful bordello. Today, it’s a historic bar, restaurant, and museum which shares a diff...