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 Wildlife
New Half Day Cruise to…. Surprise Glacier!
Where to begin this day cruise blog? Waking up, the drive in, or the fantastic breakfast we had at The Inn at Whittier. Let’s begin with the easiest part, the timing of this new Major Marine Surprise Glacier Cruise. It runs later in the morning, which gave us more passage times through the Whittier Tunnel. At 5:15 pm, the cruise ending is just as convenient in the early evening. 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
Valdez Alaska
The city of Valdez is located in South-central Alaska, on the Northeast tip of Prince William Sound. The city has a beautiful setting; ringed by majestic mountains on all sides. It’s climate is relatively mild, which can be attributed to the marine currents in and weather generated by the Pacific Ocean. You can get to Valdez by driving via the Richardson highway, by Air, and by Ferry. Continue reading
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