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Train Conductor at Sunset on Alaska Railroad on Turnagain Arm Anchorage Area Alaska

Alaska Railroad Trips: Transportation and Sightseeing

The Alaska Railroad is a unique, beautiful option for getting to see a lot of the most visited parts of the state. From Seward to Anchorage to Denali and Fairbanks, see what routes and day trips you can add to your visit to Alaska.

Fly Fishing at Chilkoot Lake State Park Haines Alaska

4 Day Itinerary for Haines, Alaska – Bears, Bald Eagles and Beautiful Views

Haines, Alaska is not just beautiful, but it's really fun too, with lots of wildlife viewing and hiking opportunities. See what you can do with a 4 day plan to explore Haines and even visit Skagway if you want. How to get to Haines, dining and where to stay are all covered too.

Taylor Family hiking on Root Glacier with Kennicott Wilderness Guides in Wrangell St Elias National Park McCarthy Alaska

Root Glacier Guided Hike: Alaska Glacier Tours in Wrangell-St. Elias NP

The Root Glacier guided hike is a great activity when you're in Wrangell-St Elias National Park. Leaving from Kennicott / McCarthy, this glacier walk combines hiking past the Kennecott Mill and beautiful waterfalls to the Root Glacier where you'll put on crampons to explore the blue pools, moulins and glacial ice.

Old Kennicott Copper Mill in Wrangell St Elias National Park McCarthy Alaska

Kennecott Mill Town Tour at Wrangell-St Elias National Park, an Alaska Icon

The Kennecott Mill Town Tour is one of the most sought after trips in Alaska. From McCarthy in Wrangell-St Elias National Park, you visit the mine town of Kennicott to then tour the old, bizarre mill buildings and hear the history of this famous Alaska mining town.

Taylor Family Kayaking Valdez Glacial Lake with Valdez Stay and Play Alaska

Kayaking at Valdez Glacier: a Beautiful Paddle with Waterfalls and Icebergs

Visiting the Valdez Glacier is awesome because it's actually done by kayaking to it. Paddling on the beautiful Valdez Glacier Lake and exploring the face of the blue ice is such a unique, gorgeous experience. See how to do this and add it to your visit to Valdez and Prince William Sound.

The Best Way to See Alaska: cruise, road trip, or expedition boat? (and costs)

What is the best way to see Alaska? A cruise, road trip or small ship expedition are all options and suit different types of visitors. We break down the budget and what each type of visit can include, from included activities to flexibility, money saving tips to epic options for fly-in trips.

Sealaska Center and Downtown Juneau Alaska

Why Visit Juneau: What Makes the Capital City of Alaska so Cool

Is Juneau worth visiting? If you're wondering why to visit Juneau, there are lots of reasons, from the culture to the outdoors, including glaciers and fishing. The whale watching capital of the world, see why else we love visiting Juneau.

Taylor Family at Kennicott River for Whitewater Rafting with McCarthy River Tours McCarthy Alaska

Whitewater Rafting on the Kennicott River and Glacier Lake, McCarthy River Tours

Rafting the Kennicott River in Wrangell-St Elias National Park needs to be a part of visiting McCarthy, Alaska. McCarthy River Tours leads trips on the Kennicott Glacier Lake and then into the whitewater rafting section of the river. See what you can expect and if this is a great fit for your Alaska trip.

Brown Bear at Alaska Wilflife Conservation Center Girdwood Alaska

Visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: a Fun Animal Sanctuary Visit near Anchorage

Visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is an easy, fun activity to add to a trip to Anchorage or Seward. An animal sanctuary full of native wildlife species, this is a great activity to ensure you get to see bears and moose in Alaska. See what to expect and how best to explore (on foot or by car?).

Sign at Portage Glacier Cruises on Portage Lake Girdwood Alaska

Portage Glacier Cruises near Anchorage: Is it worth it?

Just an hour from Anchorage, the Portage Glacier sits on a beautiful lake surrounded by waterfalls. See what you can expect on this easy boat tour to one of the most unique glaciers in the Anchorage area. Is it worth it? I think so.

Taylor Family with GoNorth Alaska Rental at Liberty Falls State Recreation Site on Edgerton Highway to McCarthy Alaska

Best Option for Alaska Dirt Roads and Highways: GoNorth Alaska Rental Cars

Rentals cars in Alaska mostly can't go on the unpaved roads and gravel highways, like the McCarthy Road or Denali Highway. If your road trip includes the dirt roads in remote Alaska, GoNorth Alaska is a great option for a rental car that can drive the restricted gravel roads of AK.

Exter of Ma Johnsons Hotel McCarthy Lodge Resort Alaska

The McCarthy Lodge Resort: Vintage, Historic Stays in Wrangell-St Elias NP

The McCarthy Lodge Resort is a collection of historic buildings in McCarthy, Alaska at Wrangell-St Elias National Park, and it's one of the coolest places to stay. Vintage back to early 1900s mining days, the Ma Johnson Hotel and Rose House Hotel are a fun, unique experience to have in remote Alaska.

Alaskan Brown Bear in Russian River Kenai Peninsula Alaska

Where to See Bears in Alaska: Top Spots and Best Times

Seeing bears in Alaska is a bucket list experience for a lot of people, and they're some of the most amazing wildlife to watch. Whether you're planning a trip to Katmai or Lake Clark National Park or if you're driving yourself through Alaska, we have recommendations for where to see bears, when to see them, and guided experiences for the best wildlife viewing and bear safety in Alaska.

Rob Taylor Hiking at Byron Glacier in Portage Girdwood Alaska

Best Time to Visit Alaska: A Season-by-Season Guide

The best time to Visit Alaska completely depends on what you want to experience, from wildlife to the Northern Lights. See what Alaska is like in each season (including winter) and what you can expect from a peak summer visit versus Alaska in the shoulder season.

Cow Moose in Lake on McCarthy Road Edgerton Highway McCarthy Alaska

Easy 5-Day Itinerary for Wrangell-St Elias National Park and the Copper Valley

5 day itinerary for visiting each of the accessible part of Wrangell-St Elias National Park. See the mines of Kennicott, hike to glaciers, enjoy the rivers of the Copper Valley and explore the little-visited Nabesna Road section in the north. Recommendations for activities and where to stay at Wrangell-St Elias NP in Alaska.

The Inn at Whittier: the Nicest Play to Stay in the Gateway to Prince William Sound

The Inn at Whittier is the nicest place to stay in this small Alaska town. With beautiful views of the mountains and the bay, it's walking distance to all of the things to do in town, and it has the only bar in Whittier. See what you can expect from a stay at the Inn at Whittier and how to plan your visit.

Full Taylor Family at Entrance Sign to Wrangell St Elias National Park Copper Center Alaska

Guide to Exploring Wrangell-St Elias National Park in Beautiful Alaska

Wrangell-St Elias National Park is the largest park in the USA, but it's also one of the most unusual to visit. The guide to exploring Wrangell-St Elias NP will help you plan a trip to Kennicott, McCarthy, Copper Center and Nabesna to enjoy the hiking, glaciers, mine history and more. You'll love the beautiful mountain ranges and wildlife in this remote National Park.

Exterior of Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge Copper Center Alaska

Staying at the Beautiful Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge

The Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is perhaps the nicest place to stay in the Copper River Valley. With large rooms, beautiful public spaces, dining at the lodge and even trails to enjoy, see what it's like here in the hearth of Copper River salmon country.

Catching Sockeye Salmon with Copper River Guides on the Klutina River Copper River Alaska

Salmon Fishing with Copper River Guides – an Alaska Bucket List Experience

Fishing for Copper River salmon is an Alaska bucket list activity and few get to do it. Getting out on the Klutina River with Copper River Guides is a great way to experience the sockeye or king salmon fishing that the Copper River Valley is known for. Full details about what to expect and how to make the most of your fishing trip in Copper Center, Alaska.

Mossy trail hiking in Tongass National Forest with the Boat Company Southeast Alaska

Alaska’s Roadless Rule at Stake – The Boat Company is Fighting for the Tongass

The Tongass National Forest is the largest protected forest in the USA, in large part thanks to the Roadless Rule. As the Forest Service plans to roll back these protections, the old growth forests, wildlife, streams and economy are all at risk. See what's happening and what you can do to help fight the dismantling of protections for Alaska's greatest natural resource.