Rob Taylor – Page 9 – My Alaska Trip

Entry Lobby of Alaska Sea Life Center aquarium Seward Kenai Peninsula Alaska 1

Alaska SeaLife Center: Seward’s Cool Aquarium with Puffins

The Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward is the only aquarium in Alaska. This is a great place to visit to see puffins, learn about the wildlife in the Gulf of Alaska, and to support the animal hospital on site taking care of otters, seals and more.

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AK History and Alaska Native Culture at the Alaska State Museum, Juneau

The Alaska State Museum in Juneau is a good place to visit to learn some Alaska history and engage with Alaska Native art. Located just outside of the main downtown area, the walk is worth it and it's a great addition to a visit to Juneau.

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Sealaska Heritage Institute: a Great Tlingit Art and Culture Experience in Juneau

The Sealaska Heritage Institute in Juneau, Alaska is a great place to see both modern and antique Tlingit art. With stories and exhibits, the Sealaska Center is a good place to visit with kids when you're in Juneau.

Pond and Outdoor Space at Alaska Native Heritage Center Anchorage 1

Visiting the Fascinating Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a great addition to a trip through Anchorage, AK. Located just outside of town this is an ideal spot to learn about the indigenous peoples of Alaska and see interesting exhibits about current and past Alaska Native cultural practices.

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Alaska Native or Native Alaskan? There is an important difference!

Being Alaska Native or native Alaskan are different things. When you visit Alaska it's important to take time to learn about the cultures and history of the people of Alaska. See where you can visit to learn about Alaskan indigenous cultures and how you can respectfully visit AK.

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Russian River: the Kenai Peninsula’s Best Spot for Bears, Salmon and Eagles

The Russian River on the Kenai Peninsula is one of the best places in Southcentral Alaska for seeing brown bears and bald eagles. Famous for its salmon runs, see what else you can do on the Russian River besides fishing, including trails and wildlife watching.

Mendenhall Glacier from Lake Tongass National Forest Juneau Alaska 2

Visiting Mendenhall Glacier, a Beautiful Juneau Must-See

Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau is a beautiful day trip from town with accessible trails, a great visitor center and awesome waterfall. See hiking options, ways to visit the glacier and more tips for adding Mendenhall to your time in Juneau.

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Beautiful Bear Viewing at Lake Clark NP with Redoubt Mountain Lodge

Bear viewing at Lake Clark National Park surpassed my hopes of what it might be like. Starting with a seaplane flight from Anchorage and seeing Alaskan brown bears from the air even before landing and then getting to observe them up close, this is one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences I've had in Alaska.

Cove Landing on Blackstone Bay Glacier Cruise Prince William Sound with Lazy Otter Tours Whittier Alaska 1

Lazy Otter Tours from Whittier: a Unique Way to See Prince William Sound

Lazy Otter Tours in Whittier takes a very different approach to visiting the glaciers of Prince William Sound and Blackstone Bay. See what makes this boat tour near Anchorage more intimate and unique among Alaska glacier cruises.

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The Famous Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise on Prince William Sound

The Phillips 26 Glacier Cruise from Whittier is one of the best boat tours to do near Anchorage. Visiting College Fjord and Blackstone Bay, see what makes this tour so great and good for people with motion sickness.

Rob Taylor on Denali Natural History Tour Bus Denali National Park Alaska 1

Denali Natural History Tour into the Beautiful National Park

The Denali Natural History Tour is the most common way for visitors to get into the National Park. See what to expect and how to actually reserve your spot for a bus tour further into the park than you can drive on your own.

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Alaska Helicopter Tours in Palmer: Exciting Views and Knik Glacier Landing

Doing flightseeing with a glacier landing is pretty amazing with Alaska Helicopter Tours. From the views with multiple landings to walking around on Knik Glacier right from the helicopter, see what to expect and if this activity is right for you when you visit Palmer, Alaska.