Rob Taylor, MyAlaskaTrip creator

Rafting on Kenai River in Cooper Landing Kenai Peninsula Alaska 1

Best Kayaking and Paddling Spots on the Kenai Peninsula

Kayaking on the Kenai Peninsula south of Anchorage is so much fun. With beautiful lakes, rivers and bays at Seward and Homer, there are lots of options for getting on the water.

Kayaking at Kennicott Glacial Lake Wrangle St Elias National Park by Jennie Flaming 3

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.

Rainbow Kayaks at Eklutna Lake Chugach State Park Anchorage Area Alaska 3

Activities Anchorage Area

Best Kayaking Spots Around Anchorage, Alaska

Kayaking around Anchorage, Alaska means enjoying the rivers, lakes and even arms of the Cook Inlet in the summer. See where to launch and even where you might encounter beluga whales from your kayak in the Anchorage area.

Taylor Family at Tlingit Exhibit in Southeast Alaska Discovery Center Museum Ketchikan Alaska 4

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.

Taylor Family with Alaska Seaplanes at Juneau Float Pond Juneau Alaska 3

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.

Northern Lights Aurora Borealis at Chena Hot Springs Resort Fairbanks Alaska 5

Activities Interior Alaska Tours

My FAVORITE Northern Lights Experience: the Chena Aurora Tour

The Chena Aurora Tour is my favorite Northern Lights experience in Fairbanks. See what it's like when you head out on a late night Aurora Borealis adventure from Chena Hot Springs, including northern lights photography tips.

Exterior of the Landing Hotel Ketchikan Alaska 2

Lodging Southeast Alaska

The Landing Hotel: Making Exploring Ketchikan Easy and Convenient

The Landing Hotel in Ketchikan is a great option for a longer stay when you come to town. A great location for exploring the whole area, a free shuttle all around town, and two great restaurants make the Landing Hotel a solid pick.

View from Captains Choice Motel in Haines Alaska 2

Lodging Southeast Alaska

Staying at the Captain’s Choice Motel in Haines: Easy, Comfortable and Quiet

The Captain's Choice Motel in Haines is one of the few options in town, but it's a good one. Comfort and ease in a great location, daily breakfast and even car rentals through the front office make the Captain's Choice a great pick in Haines.

Tlingit Button Blankets at Clan House Presentation at Saxman Native Village Ketchikan Alaska 2

Activities Southeast Alaska Tours

Ketchikan’s Beautiful Tlingit Community: Saxman Native Village

Visiting Ketchikan's Saxman Native Village is one of the best Tlingit cultural experiences in Southeast Alaska. With dancing, storytelling, historic totem poles and master carvers on site, it's a fascinating way to learn about and more deeply appreciate the indigenous cultures of Southeast Alaska.