Activities Archives - My Alaska Trip

Winter sauna on Knik River with Adventures by True North AK Palmer Alaska 3

Alaskan Sauna and Cold Plunge Experience on the Knik River in Palmer

Doing an Alaskan sauna and cold plunge in the winter is such a unique and special experience. It may sound crazy to jump in the Knik River when it's 0 degrees outside, but the whole experience is fun, unusual and comes with some great health benefits too. See what our experience was like doing the sauna and cold plunge in Palmer, AK in the winter.

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

Activities MatSu Valley Tours

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.

Taylor Family on chair lift at Skeetawk Ski Resort at Hatcher Pass Palmer Alaska 1

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!

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.

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.

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.

Activities Southeast Alaska

Visiting the Awesome DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery in Juneau

The DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery in Juneau has one of the most spectacular spawning runs we've ever seen. Check out how you can visit the hatchery and what you'll find from the fish ladder to the exhibits, including off season visitation information.

Chopping Wood at Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show Ketchikan Alaska 1

Activities Southeast Alaska

The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show – All Ages Fun in Ketchikan

The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show is one of the most popular things to do in Ketchikan, but is it worth it? We're sharing our opinion of the lumberjack show experience and tips for having a great visit to Ketchikan when you visit the Inside Passage of Alaska.

Rain at Chilkat Tlingit Clan House at Fort William Henry Seward Historic Landmark Haines Alaska 2

Activities Southeast Alaska

A Day at Fort William Henry Seward National Landmark in Beautiful Haines, AK

Visiting Fort William Henry Seward in Haines, Alaska is a part of spending any time in this wonderful small town. Formerly used by the army, this historic district has some beautiful Tlingit art, cool old houses, and offers a great view of the fjord. It's quintessential Southeast Alaska.