A trip to a glacier should be high on the agenda of every Alaska Vacationer! These ancient, massive mountains of dazzlingly blue ice are truly awe-inspiring, and should not be missed! There are lots of different ways to experience glaciers in Alaska, from hiking up to one, to a helicopter glacier landing. Probably the most common way to get up close to an Alaskan Glacier is to take a Glacier Cruise on a smaller ship. A Glacier Cruise will put you up-close and personal with some massive tidewater glaciers, and allow you to spot local wildlife, and sea-life along the way. Continue reading
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Valdez Alaska
The city of Valdez is located in South-central Alaska, on the Northeast tip of Prince William Sound. The city has a beautiful setting; ringed by majestic mountains on all sides. It’s climate is relatively mild, which can be attributed to the marine currents in and weather generated by the Pacific Ocean. You can get to Valdez by driving via the Richardson highway, by Air, and by Ferry. Continue reading
Alaska Cruises Reviews
All cruise lines are very similar in that you are on a ship going from point a – to point b. The staterooms have bathrooms and beds and generally sleep 2 to 4 guests. Alaska Cruises have many activities and signature events such as Movies under the stars for Princess, to the DreamWorks Experience on Royal Caribbean. From that point on, the feel of the ship, and the ports of call become the deciding factors in choosing a cruise line. Here is a comparison of Cruise Lines that offer various Continue reading
Best Bear Viewing Adventure Tours In Alaska
Let’s face it, almost all visitors to Alaska want to see wildlife, and most of all bears. Bears can be pretty elusive; if you live in a more populated area of Alaska, you may not see a bear for years. You’ll always see plenty of moose – practically outside your doorstep, but bears are a little harder to find. To see bears in Alaska, you need to Continue reading
Great Food in The Matanuska-Susitna Valley!
Finding great food is a big part of any Vacation, and that’s no exception in Alaska! Consider stopping by the Matanuska-Susitna Valley on your Alaska Vacation, and explore some of the local fare! There are a couple of ways to get to the Mat-Su Valley, from Anchorage. One way is to take the Alaska Railroad Train from Anchorage to Wasilla, or you simply rent a car in Anchorage, and make the drive. A great place to Continue reading
