Alaska is home to a wide variety of birds and with 471 species positively identified, Alaska is a popular destination for birders the world over. Let’s start with the Gulls. Quick differences in Arctic Terns (the longest flight migratory bird) and Bonaparte’s Gulls – The Gulls have black heads and bills, whereas Arctic Terns have [...]

I walked out of my room that morning to the freshest air, the crispest view of the scenery. I took a picture. I called to my husband, to have a look with me. We just stood there in awe noticing everything from the farthest tree to the dragonflies zooming by. We looked forward to our [...]

When traveling to Denali you have three options.  You can drive a car; take the Denali Motorcoach, or the Alaska Railroad.  All three have advantages, but for the whole experience of the scenic drive we recommend the Motorcoach to Denali and the Railroad from the park.  With these two options you don’t have to worry [...]

I am a city boy. I was born and raised around the Boston area and have never experienced real nature outside of the trees and hills of New Hampshire. Last August, I departed my comfortable home of Dunkin’ Donuts and subways for the wild lands of Alaska knowing nothing about the state aside from Discovery specials. The [...]

At the very end of the Denali Park road, past Wonder Lake, you’ll find a unique enclave in the park known as Kantishna. This area is home to Denali Backcountry Lodge. Discover Alaska with our seasoned driver on a Denali Wildlife trip in our private bus from the park entrance to the lodge. The park [...]