First; Choose what your adventure would excite you the best, this is where your dreams come true. Did you want to fish Alaska, view bears, marvel at North Americas’ tallest mountain as you sore around it on a flight seeing tour? Would you like to see whales? Continue reading
Tag Archives: Alaska hiking
Hike to Lost Lake in Seward
After Denali, Seward is the most visited destination in Alaska. If you are coming to Alaska by air, a typical vacation package would have you stay two nights in Seward before heading north to Denali National Park. Of course you would enjoy full day trip into the Kenai Fjords National Park aboard a cruise boat, or take a full day Real Alaska Tour. But here is something very few visitors seldom do, hike to Lost Lake. Continue reading
Alpha Mountain Hike – Inside Denali National Park
An account by Andrew, a Naturalist Guide at Denali Backcountry Lodge.
Rain gear, check. Waterproof boots, check. Bagged lunch and snacks, check. Mosquito head net and repellant, check.
As my group arrived at the check in area eagerly awaiting Denali Backcountry Lodge’s first challenging hike of the season, I couldn’t help but smile with anticipation. A small intimate group, just the way you want it. By the time we had crossed over Moose Creek to the edge of the property, our group had felt like we had known each other for years. The hike description leads one to believe they will receive a true Alaskan bushwhacking experience, and a bushwhacking experience is most definitely had. Continue reading
Eklutna Lake – Day Tripping
Traveling north from Anchorage on Parks Highway, heading to Wasilla or Denali National Park, at about Mile 25, you will see an exit to Thunderbird Falls. Thuderbird Falls and Eklutna Lake are very popular spots for locals on a beautiful day. Whether you want to hike about, bike, fish or just paddle along, this is the perfect getaway for a whole family. Continue reading
Ten Things To See And Do When Visiting Denali National Park
Many People visit Denali National Park and mostly spend their entire time in and around their hotel, near the Park Entrance. There is so much to do and see, in Denali National Park, even if you are just staying near the Entrance. The first thing you have to consider is of course, how you are going to get to the park. Coming from Anchorage, you have a few choices. One choice is to take advantage of the convenient and comfortable Anchorage Denali Express Motorcoach, traveling straight from Anchorage to Denali. Another choice is to travel on the Alaska Railroad, which takes a bit longer, but is a beautiful trip. The last, and more extravagant option, is to charter a private plane from Anchorage, to the Park entrance. Continue reading