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
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Best Bear Viewing Adventure Tours In Alaska
Let’s face it, almost all visitors to Alaska want to see wildlife, and most of all bears. Bears can be pretty elusive; if you live in a more populated area of Alaska, you may not see a bear for years. You’ll always see plenty of moose – practically outside your doorstep, but bears are a little harder to find. To see bears in Alaska, you need to Continue reading
Experience Kantishna – Jewel of Denali National Park
Kantishna is located in one of the top tourist destinations in Alaska, and probably in all of America, Denali National Park. Often referred to as a town at “The End of the Road” or at “The Heart of Denali National Park”, Kantishna lies at the end of the 92-mile restricted Denali Park Road. At the turn of the 20th century, The Alaska Gold Rush brought thousands of prospectors to the Kantishna Hills. It was in these 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
Affordable Family Vacations to Alaska
Now is the perfect time to take your whole family on that Dream Vacation. Alaska is a truly beautiful place, a real once in a lifetime experience that you and your children will never forget. The good memories made here will last a lifetime, and are sure to always be fondly remembered. Whether you’re exploring the coastlines of Alaska, the highest peaks, or both; it is an exciting, and beautiful place to take your family. Continue reading