Alaska is a beautiful place to visit, and while our summers are short, there are some advantages and disadvantages in every month of travel:
May:
Pros: While May can be less crowded, and availability generally is not an issue. Many hotels and activities will still be offering lower, pre-season rates to save you money. Continue reading

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.
If you are taking a Southbound
There are plenty of fun activities you can enjoy at
There is no single “Perfect Alaska Vacation” that fits everybody’s tastes and budget. We are all looking to see different things, and have different experiences in Alaska. Here’s my personal opinion of what a perfect Alaska vacation should be like: