Alaska is a beautiful place to visit, and while our summers are short, there are some advantages and disadvantages in every month of travel:
May:
Pros: While May can be less crowded, and availability generally is not an issue. Many hotels and activities will still be offering lower, pre-season rates to save you money. Continue reading

New 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.
An 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. 
If you have some extra time near the 
