Here in the Mat-Su valley fall is at its peak, and before we know it the leaves and bright fall colors will all be gone. Fall is the season of reflection for us Alaskans when we marvel at the beauty of nature, reflect on all that has transpired in the past months, soak up as much sunlight as we can, and valiantly look forward to the winter; anticipating yet another beautiful spring and summer in the months that will surely follow. Continue reading
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Alaska – Season Ending?
It is not the end it is only the beginning! Saving all year to come to Alaska, it’s been a dream for a long time to visit this last frontier. Don’t wait any longer, you can start your planning now, Alaska Denali Tours is ready for you.
Take a cruise to Alaska through the inside passage with a few exciting stops in remote locations – but not so remote like Juneau, our capital city, only reachable buy Ship or Air. How about a flight to Fairbanks a tour your way down to Anchorage, staying at all the best locations, such as Denali Backcountry Lodge deep inside Denali, or tour the town next to Denali Cabins. Next, stop in the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge and grab the Alaska Railroad for a fun filled train ride to Anchorage where you can visit the Alaska Zoo or our unique Museums -best shopping by the way! Then again, you can continue on to Seward and visit the Alaska Sealife center and also go dog sledding all in the same day.
How about going backwards and end your cruise to Alaska in Whittier or Seward. Stage yourself on the train to Anchorage – shop a little – catch the Anchorage Denali Express to one of the remote Denali Lodges. Jump on the train bound for Fairbanks to do some gold panning in an active gold mine – the Eldorado, ride the Riverboat Discovery before catching your plane home or a flight further north to the Arctic. I see no end to the choices,
what are you waiting for!
Spring Vacation
Tiny flowers
Early in the season travelers to Alaska can experience the wonders of the environment come back to life after the long winter months. The tundra bursts to life with vibrant colors of flowers. Freshly melted snow saturating the terrain for the bountiful berry patches later in the year. This is the time for color & renewal the time for the animals to come out of hibernation. Seeing Alaska in the summer in all of its grandeur is nothing like watching the beginnings of life come in the Alaskan springtime. You may see the wobbly legs of the twin moose just born a few hours before. The yawn and sleepy eyes of the great grizzly bear as it sees the world for the first time. A den of Timber wolf puppies scramble to see the new budding flowers and to decide which one tastes the best.
Off in the distance are Denali and the Alaska mountain range, still softened by the winter’s snow, packed into every wrinkle. The view is magnificent. This will be a vacation to come back and revisit in your discussions in the break room.
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
Denali Backcountry Lodge, Beyond Refreshing
Denali Backcountry Lodge
While in the process of planning my Alaskan vacation I came across the Denali Backcountry Lodge, a lodge that was located deep within Denali National Park. I was not only intrigued by the remote location but also what amenities were available at this facility.
When you think about being in the wilderness you expect to be camping-not the case with the Denali Backcountry Lodge. Upon my arrival I was in for a bigger treat than I had anticipated. The cabins were very nice, clean, and also came with it’s own restroom-I was very pleased. I wasn’t looking to stay in my cabin for any extended amount of time because I only had a few days to soak in the serenity of the location, but it was nice to know that I had a hot shower and warm bed to crawl into after a long day of exploring.
I found myself very inspired by the location-the creek that runs through the property was an added bonus to the peaceful setting. I remember sitting outside my cabin around 11:00 pm and the only sounds I heard were the sounds of nature-not a sound of society near. For once in my life I felt like I got back to the basics of life-without the hussle and bussle of society-this was beyond refreshing.
Pat Schrat