Chances are, if you are taking a vacation in Alaska, you are going to be making a stop in Anchorage. It is a beautiful city, with a lively downtown area full of shops and unique restaurants. Finding a hotel in Anchorage with a great location, and all the amenities you want can be a difficult task. It can take a lot of web-surfing or calling, and hotels sometimes aren’t forthcoming about the services or amenities they don’t offer. Continue reading
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Denali Backcountry Lodge Reviews
Just thought I’d share a few reviews from guests at the Denali Backountry Lodge. If you aren’t familiar with the lodge, it lies at the very end of the restricted 92 mile Park Road, nestled in a snug valley carved by Moose Creek as it winds its way to the Yukon. Denali Backcountry Lodge offers more than a beautiful location. Accommodations consist of 42 cozy, heated cabins, each with its own private bath – quite a luxury for such a remote location. Two outdoor gazebos near Moose Creek provide great places to relax, and a Continue reading
Alaska Weather
The weather changes so frequently and yet it’s like the same thing everyday. I have learned while living here for the past 11 years, that rain does not matter when you have a vacation to complete. Alaska Rain is not thunderous, no light shows hardly any wind will accompany it. Looking on the bright side-it does keep the mosquitoes away! Did I mention the breathtaking clouds that will hug the mountains, if you get to an angle while your driving it’s something out of a drawing…sometimes wish I was an artist and could paint some of the formations I’ve seen decorating the mountains.
Soak it in
Sometimes the rain will circle around in the Anchorage Bowl up to the glaciers in the Mat-Su area which will kindly blow them back to Anchorage via the cook inlet. It is truly fascinating! A drive through the pass along Turnagain arm to the Kenai Peninsula could very well net you some amazing scenes, my hope is always that the clouds have dissipated through the Girdwood area, my favorite drive is to Seward. sometimes the pass is raining, I believe to fill the watering holes with fresh water as the landscape will soak in the water like a sponge. That, of course, has it’s own brightside…bigger-juicier berries. yummmy. The rain will also reward the mushroom hunter, another big “thing to-do” in Alaska.
So for now..I’ll be grateful it’s not snow and enjoy my summer in Alaska despite the occasional rain.
Joan Fargo
Alaska’s Summer Opportunities
Alaska Denali Tours hopes to see you this wonderful Alaskan Summer. While the days get longer, and the nights become shorter, your dream Alaskan vacation is sure to be a stunning experience. Whether you have booked this 2010 season, or you are planning to visit our home in the coming years, Alaska Denali Tours is sure to make the most of your time and money. Continue reading
Weekend Getaway to Denali National Park
I live and work in Alaska. My friends, family and I always look forward to a few weekend getaways in our own backyard. And when you live in Alaska that is one big backyard!!
I had the opportunity for a weekend getaway to Denali this summer with my family. What an adventure! We stayed at the Denali Cabins, 8 miles south of the National park entrance. I certainly appreciate staying in Denali away from the major crowds that congregate at the park entrance hotels. The Cabin staff was friendly and helpful. They even gave us ideas on where to have dinner after we arrived.
The cabins were all free standing in a beautifully wooded area. They even had outdoor hot tubs available for our use and a continental breakfast each morning. The kids even made friends with some of the other children staying at the Cabins. My children and I enjoyed several of the activities available at the park entrance area. We took advantage of the complimentary shuttle service from the Cabins to the park entrance, a great way to get around, especially if you have taken the train or a motorcoach to Denali.
We definitely plan on staying at the Denali Cabins again in the future.
Lyda Gain
