Whittier/Portage/Girdwood – My Alaska Trip

MV Aurora Alaska Marine Highway Ferry arriving in Whittier Alaska

Ferry from Whittier to Valdez, Alaska: Schedule, Fares and Prince William Sound

The ferry from Whittier to Valdez is a great way to experience Prince William Sound, seeing wildlife and glacier ice along the way. See what the Alaska Marine Highway route is like, the schedule and fares for the ferry between Valdez and Whittier and what to expect on board.

Elevation Map at Begich Boggs Chugach National Forest Visitor Center Portage Valley Girdwood Alaska

Portage Valley Visitor Center for Chugach National Forest: interesting, easy activity

A must-stop on the drive from Anchorage to Seward is the Begich Boggs Portage Valley Visitor Center. Located on the Portage Glacier Lake, this is a fun place to learn about the Chugach National Forest, enjoy the scenery and even start a beautiful hike on the Trail of Blue Ice.

Close up on Byron Glacier Portage Valley Girdwood Alaska

Byron Glacier Trail Hiking in Portage Valley Near Anchorage: Easy and Beautiful

The Byron Glacier trail is a great hike to add to your drive from Anchorage to Seward or when you're visiting the Portage Valley. This easy hike can be more adventurous if you have the gear and skills for a glacier walk, but it's also ideal with kids and anyone who wants to add ice caves or beautiful views to their time in Anchorage.

Brown Bear at Alaska Wilflife Conservation Center Girdwood Alaska

Visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: a Fun Animal Sanctuary Visit near Anchorage

Visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is an easy, fun activity to add to a trip to Anchorage or Seward. An animal sanctuary full of native wildlife species, this is a great activity to ensure you get to see bears and moose in Alaska. See what to expect and how best to explore (on foot or by car?).

Sign at Portage Glacier Cruises on Portage Lake Girdwood Alaska

Portage Glacier Cruises near Anchorage: Is it worth it?

Just an hour from Anchorage, the Portage Glacier sits on a beautiful lake surrounded by waterfalls. See what you can expect on this easy boat tour to one of the most unique glaciers in the Anchorage area. Is it worth it? I think so.

The Inn at Whittier: the Nicest Play to Stay in the Gateway to Prince William Sound

The Inn at Whittier is the nicest place to stay in this small Alaska town. With beautiful views of the mountains and the bay, it's walking distance to all of the things to do in town, and it has the only bar in Whittier. See what you can expect from a stay at the Inn at Whittier and how to plan your visit.