Rob Taylor, MyAlaskaTrip creator

Taylor Family Winter Kayak Tour with Adventures by True North AK Palmer Alaska 16

Winter Kayaking on the Beautiful Knik River: Yes! You Can Kayak a Winter Wonderland!

Cold weather winter kayaking near Anchorage is definitely something you need to plan for when you visit Alaska in the off season. It's a beautiful experience unlike anything you might expect you can do during the limited daylight and extreme cold temperatures. See what to expect and if this kayaking tour is a good option for your Alaska trip.

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MatSu Valley Tours

Winter UTV Tour with Alaska Backcountry Adventures in Palmer

If you want to explore the backcountry in winter, a heated UTV tour is THE way to do it. Alaska Backcountry Adventures in Palmer takes visitors through the frozen Knik River Valley to the face of the Knik Glacier, looking for wildlife the whole way: moose, eagles, Dall sheep and more away this unforgettable day in the snowy wilderness.

Helicopter Shadow on Chugach Mountains from Helicopter with Outbound Heli Adventures Palmer Alaska 1

MatSu Valley Tours

Unforgettable Exploring with Outbound Heli Adventures Helicopter Tours

Outbound Heli Adventures in Palmer is an unforgettable trip for helicopter flightseeing near Anchorage. From the beautiful Knik Glacier to the blue rivers and lakes, mountain top landings and more, see what makes a day exploring with Outbound Heli Adventures such a great experience.

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Activities MatSu Valley

Skiing at Skeetawk Resort, the Small Non-Profit Ski Area in Palmer

The Skeetawk Ski Area in Hatcher Pass is a great addition to visiting Anchorage or Palmer in the winter. Being a non-profit skiing destination for Alaska locals and visitors, this affordable ski day is easy and fun, with onsite rentals and a chill atmosphere.

Taylor Family Cross Country Skiing at Basecamp Adventures Borealis Basecamp Fairbanks Alaska 4

Activities Travel Planning

12 Awesome Things to do in Alaska in the Winter – for visitors

Winter in Alaska means tons of fun things to do that you can't really do any other time of year. We've picked our favorite Alaskan activities for the winter months and ordered them by budget. Take our recommendations to plan your own visit to AK during the most beautiful (and cold) time of year!

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Travel Planning

Winter Travel to Alaska: Realistic Planning and Preparation Tips

Planning a trip to Alaska in the winter might seem a little scary, but it's actually a fun adventure and it's difficult to make happen. From dealing with the extreme cold to enjoying the limited daylight hours, we've got great tips to plan for and be prepared to have an unforgettable winter trip to Alaska.

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National Parks Remote Alaska Tours

Unusual Kayaking at Kennicott Glacier Lake in Wrangell-St Elias National Park

Kayaking at the Kennecott glacial lake at Wrangle-St Elias National Park is an other-worldly kayaking experience. See what to expect, how to plan for it, and who to go with for kayaking in this unique National Park.

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Activities Southeast Alaska

Ketchikan’s Southeast Alaska Discovery Center: Exceptional Museum Experience

Visiting the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center is a great addition to spending time in Ketchikan. Here you'll be able to learn all about the many environments and ecosystems, as well at the culture of the Tlingit people of Southeast Alaska. This is the perfect place to begin exploring Ketchikan.

Taylor Family kayaking at Orca Cove with Ketchikan Kayak Co Ketchikan Alaska 1

Southeast Alaska Tours

Sea Kayaking with Ketchikan Kayak Co: Beautiful Coves and Wildlife

Sea kayaking with Ketchikan Kayak Company can be a great addition to your time in Southeast Alaska. Whether you're visiting on a cruise ship or traveling on your own, see how you can add this beautiful sea kayaking adventure to your time in Ketchikan.

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Southeast Alaska Tours

Alaska Seaplanes: Beautiful Flightseeing and Transportation from Juneau

Alaska Seaplanes in Juneau is both a great way to enjoy flightseeing in Southeast Alaska and an effective way to get between some of the more remote towns of the Inside Passage. See where you can go and what seaplane tours are available in summer and commuter flights year round.