Best Months to Travel Alaska

Train ride in AlaskaAlaska 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

Eklutna Lake – Day Tripping

Eslutna Lake AlaskaTraveling 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

3 to 4 Day Getaways before or after your Alaska Cruise

If you are taking a Southbound cruise from Alaska, you are most probably flying into Alaska, and either planning to land in Anchorage or Fairbanks. Most of the time, since there is a higher frequency of flights to Anchorage than Fairbanks, either your cruise company, or your travel agent would recommend you to fly to Anchorage. Similarly, if you are taking Northbound cruise to Alaska, you are probably flying back to your home from either Anchorage or Fairbanks.

In either of the two above scenarios, it is always good to Continue reading

Denali Jeep® Backcountry Safari

There are plenty of fun activities you can enjoy at Denali National Park, but for a very independent, and exciting adventure, the Denali Jeep® Backcountry Safari can’t be beat. You and your fellow adventurers will take control of the wheel of a 4-WD Jeep Wrangler® and follow your guide through Denali’s backcountry, on an exciting, informative, and scenic journey. The safari conveniently begins near the Denali National Park Entrance, where you will meet your guide, receive your orientation, and Jeep® assignment. Continue reading

The Perfect Alaska Vacation

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:

Scenic: Alaska is a gorgeous state, and your vacation should take you Continue reading