Activities Archives - My Alaska Trip

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

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.

Totem Pole on Chilkoot River in Chilkoot Lake State Park Haines Alaska 1

Activities Southeast Alaska

Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines: Beautiful Fishing, Kayaking and Bear Viewing

Chilkoot Lake State Park in Haines is a beautiful spot for fishing as well as consistently seeing bears and bald eagles. We have great tips for when and where to watch for brown bears, how to see salmon spawning, watching for eagles and even kayaking recommendations at Chilkoot State Recreation Area.

Beaver Clan House at Totem Bight State Park Ketchikan Alaska 6

Activities Southeast Alaska

Totem Bight State Park in Ketchikan: Beautiful Tlingit Carvings on the Water

Visiting Totem Bight State Park in Ketchikan is a special experience and worth making happen when you're here. Although it's not located directly in the main town area, it's not difficult to get to and is worth the journey to experience this beautiful Tlingit art and history.

Visiting Chena Hot Springs Rock Pool in Summer Fairbanks Alaska 1

Activities Interior Alaska

Visit to Chena Hot Springs: Soaking and Adventures in Every Season

Chena Hot Springs is famous in Alaska for being a fun destination to enjoy the natural springs in a beautiful setting. See what you'll find here including the amazing rock pool, indoor pool options and more activities at Chena Hot Springs in any season.

Taylor Family at Tongass Historical Museum Ketchikan Alaska 4

Activities Southeast Alaska

Interesting and Easy Stop into the Tongass Historical Museum in Ketchikan

The Tongass Historical Museum is a great stop when you're in Ketchikan highlighting the Tlingit culture, fishing culture, lumber history and ecosystems of Southeast Alaska. An easy visit, this museum is worth your time when you're in Port or spending a few days in Ketchikan.

Exterior of Totem Heritage Center Ketchikan Alaska 1

Activities Southeast Alaska

The Beautiful and Fascinating Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan

The Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan, Alaska is one of the few places you can find some of the oldest totem poles in existence. From learning about carving and storytelling to the Tlingit practices around raising totem poles, this museum is a great addition to a visit to Ketchikan.