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Katmai National Park vs. Lake Clark National Park

What's the difference between Katmai and Lake Clark National Parks? They both are famous for seeing lots of bears, but each offers a very different experience. From day trips to how to plan overnight visits, see which of the Alaska National Parks is right for your trip, from budget to bear viewing experiences.
Owner of Moosetide Hotel in Homer Alaska

Homer’s Moosetide Hotel: a fresh twist on historic hospitality

The Moosetide Hotel in Homer is a fresh spin on a historic building that's been welcoming visitors for 80 years. With renovated rooms and welcoming guest amenities, see what sets the Moosetide apart and how it can make your visit to Homer the best one possible.
Horned Puffins with Kayaking Kodaik Alaska

Kayaking Kodiak: Awesome Experience, Kayak with Puffins and Sea Otters

Kayaking with puffins needs to be on your plans for seeing wildlife in Alaska. Kayaking Kodiak is a great way to get on the water with both horned and tufted puffins, sea otters, seals and more. See how you can add this to your trip to Alaska and why it's worth planning an adventure to Kodiak.
Brown Bears in Bushkin River on Kodiak Island Alaska

Incredible Guided Bear Viewing with the Kodiak Bear Bus

Seeing Kodiak bears is an Alaska bucket list experience. The Bear Bus is an affordable, fun way to get to where the bears are and watch them in their natural habitat safely with a guide. See what you can expect and how to add a day with the Bear Bus on your trip to Kodiak, Alaska.
Icebergs at Grewingk Glacier Lake Kachemak State Park Homer Alaska

Hiking at Grewingk Glacier in Kachemak Bay State Park in Homer

Homer is known for fishing but there's a beautiful glacier here too. Grewingk Glacier in Kachemak Bay State Park is an amazing day trip that includes a boat from the Homer Spit, hiking through forests and even a tram across a glacial river. See how to plan this epic day trip from Homer to add to your visit.
Rob Taylor Crabbing with IntoAlaska in Juneau Alaska

Juneau Crabbing Tour – One of the Most Unique Activities in SE Alaska

Doing a crabbing tour in Juneau is an incredible addition to your visit to this busy cruise port. This private boat tour takes you out on the water, dropping crab traps, doing crab tastings and then harvesting your own Dungeness crab. This is a fun, unique Alaska experience that is great for small groups visiting Juneau.
Entrance Sign on dock at Glacier Bay National Park Gustavus Alaska

Visiting Glacier Bay National Park: A First-Timer’s Guide

Visiting Glacier Bay National Park is a bucket list Alaska experience, but it's complicated to get to. We've got the full scoop on how you can get to Glacier Bay and Gustavus, AK as well as the different things to do in the park, most notably the epic Glacier Bay boat tour.
Lobby of Silverbow Inn downtown Juneau Alaska

The Silverbow Inn: Coolest Hotel in Juneau, without question.

The Silverbow Inn downtown Juneau is a modern boutique hotel and my new favorite place to stay. Located just off the busiest parts of downtown but still steps away, the Silverbow Inn is the perfect homebase for visit to Juneau (and the rooftop hot tubs are great!).
Rob Taylor on Hot Tub Boat Tour with IntoAK Juneau Alaska

Hot Tub Boat Tour in Juneau – Yes, you read that correctly!

The hot tub boat in Juneau may be the best, unique thing to do when you come into town. Whether you're visiting Juneau on a cruise or live locally, getting out on the water driving a hot tub and relaxing surrounded by beautiful views is a great addition to your time here.
Reflection at Johns Hopkins Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park Alaska

Glacier Bay National Park Boat Tour – Wildlife Tips and What to Expect

The Glacier Bay National Park boat tour is one of the best ways to experience both Alaska wildlife and glaciers calving off into the sea. Leaving from Bartlett Cove in Gustavus, this is the only boat tour with a National Park ranger that leaves from the land area of Glacier Bay National Park.
Exterior of Annie Mae Lodge in Gustavus Alaska

The Rustic Annie Mae Lodge in Beautiful Gustavus, near Glacier Bay NP

The Annie Mae Lodge in Gustavus, Alaska is right at the edge of Glacier Bay National Park and a great place to relax when visiting the park. With a quiet lodge building and beautiful grounds, see what you can expect while staying at the Annie Mae Lodge and enjoying the small town of Gustavus.
Glacial Stream at Worthington Glacier State Recreation Area Thompson Pass Valdez Alaska

Visiting Worthington Glacier in Valdez: is it worth it?

Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site is near Valdez on the Richardson Highway. Visit for the view or the hiking, but don't plan your whole day around it as it's an easy stop when you're doing a road trip around Alaska. See what to expect and what the Worthington Glacier is like today.
Fireweed in Community Garden at Palmer Art and History Museum Palmer Alaska

Most Popular Alaska Summer Activities (South to North)

There are so many great activities and tours to do in Alaska in the summer. We've picked our favorites from rafting or boat tours to flightseeing and bear viewing, arranged by region. See what experiences you want to enjoy when you come to Alaska in the summer.
Exit Glacier from Overlook Trail Kenai Fjords National Park Seward Alaska

How to Visit Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward AK

Exit Glacier in Seward, Alaska is one of the most accessible glaciers you can visit, but you can't just drive up to it like you used to be able to. See what the hike is like and suggestions for visiting this part of Kenai Fjords National Park when you come to Seward.