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.
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.
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.
Taylor Family hiking on Root Glacier with Kennicott Wilderness Guides in Wrangell St Elias National Park McCarthy Alaska

Root Glacier Guided Hike: Alaska Glacier Tours in Wrangell-St. Elias NP

The Root Glacier guided hike is a great activity when you're in Wrangell-St Elias National Park. Leaving from Kennicott / McCarthy, this glacier walk combines hiking past the Kennecott Mill and beautiful waterfalls to the Root Glacier where you'll put on crampons to explore the blue pools, moulins and glacial ice.
Exter of Ma Johnsons Hotel McCarthy Lodge Resort Alaska

The McCarthy Lodge Resort: Vintage, Historic Stays in Wrangell-St Elias NP

The McCarthy Lodge Resort is a collection of historic buildings in McCarthy, Alaska at Wrangell-St Elias National Park, and it's one of the coolest places to stay. Vintage back to early 1900s mining days, the Ma Johnson Hotel and Rose House Hotel are a fun, unique experience to have in remote Alaska.
Cow Moose in Lake on McCarthy Road Edgerton Highway McCarthy Alaska

Easy 5-Day Itinerary for Wrangell-St Elias National Park and the Copper Valley

5 day itinerary for visiting each of the accessible part of Wrangell-St Elias National Park. See the mines of Kennicott, hike to glaciers, enjoy the rivers of the Copper Valley and explore the little-visited Nabesna Road section in the north. Recommendations for activities and where to stay at Wrangell-St Elias NP in Alaska.
Full Taylor Family at Entrance Sign to Wrangell St Elias National Park Copper Center Alaska

Guide to Exploring Wrangell-St Elias National Park in Beautiful Alaska

Wrangell-St Elias National Park is the largest park in the USA, but it's also one of the most unusual to visit. The guide to exploring Wrangell-St Elias NP will help you plan a trip to Kennicott, McCarthy, Copper Center and Nabesna to enjoy the hiking, glaciers, mine history and more. You'll love the beautiful mountain ranges and wildlife in this remote National Park.
Sitka National Historical Park: Beautiful Totem Pole Trails and Museum

Sitka National Historical Park: Beautiful Totem Pole Trails and Museum

Totem poles and Tlingit culture are at the heart of visiting Sitka National Historical Park. When you come to Sitka, this should be at the top of your list of things to do. With thoughtful exhibits and a wonderful totem pole trail through the forest, this is an iconic Alaska site not to miss. It's educational and beautiful, and worth your time.
Denali National Park in Winter from Northern Alaska Tour Van 1

Winter Tour to Denali National Park from Fairbanks with Northern Alaska Tours

Doing a tour to Denali National Park from Fairbanks is a great winter visit idea. Having somebody else drive, provide a narrated tour and guide you through wildlife watching in the snow is an unforgettable way to enjoy Alaska's interior in the winter months. Northern Alaska Tour Co provided an exceptional experience, appropriate to all ages.
Tundra hiking in Teklanika River Valley in Denali National Park Alaska 2

Denali National Park Off-trail Hiking through the Beautiful Tundra

Off-trail hiking in Denali National Park is one of the most unusual experiences you can have in Alaska. While we're so used to staying on a path, Denali NP encourages exploring your own path through the tundra. See tips for routes, safety and what to expect hiking in Denali NP.
Alaskan Brown Bear at Lake Clark National Park with Redoubt Mtn Lodge Alaska27

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.