Travel Planning Archives - My Alaska Trip

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Alaska Railroad Winter Route: Everything you Need to Know about the Aurora Train

The Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Route is a beautiful experiences connecting Anchorage and Fairbanks in the off season. Epic sights, wildlife and great dining make this a surprising and unforgettable option for a winter trip to Alaska.

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Interior Alaska Itineraries Travel Planning

Fairbanks Winter Travel Journal: 8 Days of Ice, Aurora and Fun

Our Fairbanks winter itinerary is full of unforgettable, truly Alaskan experiences. From nightly Aurora viewing to Denali National Park in winter, we've got a busy but amazing travel plan for visiting Fairbanks in the winter.

Matanuska River with Fall Colors from Glenn Highway Glacier View Alaska 1

Itineraries Travel Planning

Two Week Alaska Road Trip: Homer to Fairbanks and So Much More

This two week Alaska road trip itinerary is a great travel plan for experiencing the iconic towns and National Parks it's known for. Flying into a major airport and covering a lot of beautiful sights, this Alaskan adventure is a flexible way to experience the wild and wonders of the state.

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Travel Planning

Bear Safety in Alaska – Smart Tips to Prevent Bad Bear Experiences

Bear safety in Alaska is important, as even in the developed areas the wilderness creeps in. See how you can prevent negative bear interactions and what to do if you do get into a situation with a bear. From bear spray and avoidance tactics, we've got great tips to stay safe.

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Travel Planning

Getting Around Alaska – Travel within this Huge, Beautiful Place

Getting around Alaska is confusing for first time visitors. Here you'll find information about driving in Alaska, regional flights, flightseeing, the Alaska Marine Highway and visiting Alaska via cruise ship. Everything you need to know for traveling in AK.

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Travel Planning

Alaska Trip Planning – How to Choose the Right Adventure

Alaska trip planning is complex if you haven't been to AK before. Between cruise travel, the Alaska Railroad and road trips, there's a lot to consider as you plan an adventure to the Last Frontier.

Activities Travel Planning

Wildlife of Alaska: Best Places to See Each Species

Alaska wildlife is abundant and incredible to see. From humpback whales to moose, puffins to golden eagles, here you'll find all the information on wildlife species to watch for and recommendations on where to see animals in Alaska.

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Travel Planning

Bear Spray in Alaska – Everything You Need to Know to Travel with and Use It

Bear spray is a common thing to have on hand in Alaska, but do you actually need it? Here you'll find the answers to if you should have bear spray, how to use it properly, and rules for transporting it safely (or can you?)

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Cruises Southeast Alaska Travel Planning

UnCruise Adventures – Small Ship Sailing in Alaska

UnCruise in Alaska is one of the most unique ways to experience the Inside Passage. With small boats and an incredible crew to passenger ratio, see what makes the UnCruise style of an Alaska cruise different.

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Prince William Sound Travel Planning

Visiting Whittier, Alaska: Gateway to Beautiful Prince William Sound

Visiting Whittier, Alaska is a unique addition to your time in Anchorage or Seward. Accessible only by tunnel or boat, this is the Gateway to Prince William Sound and a hub for fishing and glacier cruises.