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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Are You Ready For The Alaskan Summer
Alaska’s Summer is in full swing, and the first Denali Star trains have meandered past our office, on their way to Fairbanks and Denali – marking the start of the Summer Tourism Season. There is a lot of preparing to do if you are coming to Alaska this season. If you made your vacation reservation with Alaska Denali Tours, you should already have received your vouchers after making your final payment. You can rest assured that your tours, hotels, Alaska Cruises, and transportation are all reserved and waiting for you. Continue reading
Glacier Sightseeing Tours Out Of Anchorage
A trip to a glacier should be high on the agenda of every Alaska Vacationer! These ancient, massive mountains of dazzlingly blue ice are truly awe-inspiring, and should not be missed! There are lots of different ways to experience glaciers in Alaska, from hiking up to one, to a helicopter glacier landing. Probably the most common way to get up close to an Alaskan Glacier is to take a Glacier Cruise on a smaller ship. A Glacier Cruise will put you up-close and personal with some massive tidewater glaciers, and allow you to spot local wildlife, and sea-life along the way. Continue reading
Great Food in The Matanuska-Susitna Valley!
Finding great food is a big part of any Vacation, and that’s no exception in Alaska! Consider stopping by the Matanuska-Susitna Valley on your Alaska Vacation, and explore some of the local fare! There are a couple of ways to get to the Mat-Su Valley, from Anchorage. One way is to take the Alaska Railroad Train from Anchorage to Wasilla, or you simply rent a car in Anchorage, and make the drive. A great place 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
