About Ben

Ben was born and raised in Palmer Alaska, a small farming town just north of Anchorage. Ben completed his BA in Computer Science before coming to work with us at Alaska Denali Tours in our IT department. Being from Alaska, Ben brings in a wealth of information about Alaska. Ben will give you great insider information on where the best places are to visit and when it is the best time to be there. As you will come to know Ben by his blogs, you'll know it is tried and true information. Enjoy!

Fly In Hiking at Denali National Park

Denali Fly In HikingNew to the 2012 season, you can experience an amazing tour – a hike into the unspoiled beauty of Denali National Park. Your tour begins by boarding a float plane in Talkeetna, Alaska; get set to enjoy one of the most scenic flights on earth, into Denali National Park! It is a quick, but beautiful flight, and you’ll have the opportunity to view Denali from the air, (weather permitting). Your float plane will splash gently down into Lake Morraine, nestled between 2 glaciers; the Backside and Ruth Glaciers. Continue reading

Comparing Alaska Cruises

Alaska CruisesThere are a lot of different cruise lines that offer various Alaska Cruises, and many of them follow the same general itinerary.  So it can be difficult to select an Alaska Cruise simply based on an itinerary, as you still may have to choose from a few different cruise lines. So we thought we would kind of outline the style of cruising each cruise line offers, in the hopes that it might make your choice a bit easier. Continue reading

All Inclusive Alaska Vacation Packages

All Inclusive Alaska VacationsOn an all inclusive Alaska vacation, you are free to leave all your worries behind; and truly soak in the atmosphere and beauty of this special place. The booking process is extremely simple, with a single price covering your lodging, meals, and transportation; so there is no guesswork, and less possible problems with your itinerary. These are just a few ideas to get you started planning your Alaska Vacation. Continue reading

Alaska Fishing Vacations

Alaska Guided Fly In FishingAlaska is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the world, and with good reason! In Alaska you can find innumerable fish: Salmon, Trout, Dolly Varden, Northern Pike, Grayling, Halibut Rock Fish, and more! And in the summer, you can practically fish all night with the midnight sun keeping the waters illuminated. Alaska is all about fishing; it’s still a main source of food for many Alaskans, and is imprinted on our culture. Continue reading

Alaska Vacations With Kids

Alaska Husky PuppiesAn Alaska vacation is an experience that should shared with the whole family! Alaska has tons of unique, and interesting activities that kids are sure to love! From Seward, to Denali National Park, to Fairbanks, and everywhere in between, you can find family friendly lodges, transportation, and activities. Continue reading