After Denali, Seward is the most visited destination in Alaska. If you are coming to Alaska by air, a typical vacation package would have you stay two nights in Seward before heading north to Denali National Park. Of course you would enjoy full day trip into the Kenai Fjords National Park aboard a cruise boat, or take a full day Real Alaska Tour. But here is something very few visitors seldom do, hike to Lost Lake. Continue reading
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Eklutna Lake – Day Tripping
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
Things To Do In Seward Alaska
The City of Seward is an extremely popular destination in Alaska, especially for Alaska Cruise Ship visitors. Seward is located at the head of Resurrection bay, and towering Mt. Marathon provides Seward with a breathtaking backdrop. There are many things to see and do in Seward, and it is a beautiful little city.
It’s a lot of fun to just walk around Seward, try to spot all the hand-painted murals, stop by some local art galleries, or visit the museum! You should also stop by the Continue reading
Flightseeing Denali National Park
If you have never witnessed the grandeur of the largest mountain in the western hemisphere, or even if you have seen it from the ground, you have missed out on a whole new perspective. Flightseeing in Denali National Park is a unique experience; there really isn’t an area comparable to the park’s near 6 million acres of enormous glaciers, towering granite walls and snow-covered peaks, on earth. Beholding the entire Denali Massif from the intimate distance that an aircraft can offer is a humbling experience that you never forget. Continue reading
Alaska Vacation Ideas Part 3
Wilderness Lodges:
There are various wilderness lodges in Alaska but for a beautiful location, a great adventure, comfortable modern lodging, and friendly service, our Denali Backcountry Lodge has no equal. Our remote lodge lies at the very end of the restricted 92 mile Denali National Park Road, nestled in a snug valley carved by Moose Creek as it winds to the Yukon. Offering various activities like Continue reading