Fairbanks, Alaska has become an extremely popular destination; both for out-of-state visitors, and residents alike! Fairbanks is a beautiful city, and it is decorated year-round; in the summer with flowers, and in the winter with Ice sculptures. It is Alaska’s second largest city, with a population of over 80,000 people. Being a large city, Fairbanks has tons of things to do, and lots of great places to stay! Continue reading
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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
Seward Alaska Hotels
Seward is a quaint little town, set on the shores of Alaska’s Resurrection Bay. It has become a popular tourism destination for many good reasons. It is a major Cruise Ship Port of call, and many Alaska Cruises, either begin or end in Seward. It also has some amazing surroundings; there is so much to explore in and around the city of Seward, and out in beautiful Resurrection bay, that it can take some time to Continue reading
Denali Backcountry Adventure Overview
There seems to be some common misconceptions about the Denali Backcountry Adventure. We’d like to lay those to rest, and give a complete overview of the adventure. First of all, some background on the route:
The Denali Park Road begins about 240 miles north of anchorage, and 120 miles south of Fairbanks, on the George Parks Highway. The Park Road is 92 miles long, and for the most part, unpaved and fairly narrow. It is a truly beautiful route, in an environment yet unspoiled by excessive development. Continue reading
Sea Kayaking In Seward Alaska
Resurrection bay is a truly beautiful place. It’s rugged cliffs, deep blue glaciers, abundant diversity of marine life, and its gorgeous backdrop of snow-capped mountains is sure to leave a lasting impression on you. While you’re in Seward, make sure not to miss out on the opportunity to get out into the bay. You could take a Seward day cruise, or you could opt for a more peaceful, personal experience, and Continue reading