Top Must-See Fairbanks Destinations

Summer is right around the corner! In Fairbanks, this means warmer temperatures and endless hours of sunlight. Many of Gray Line Alaska’s package trips include a visit to Alaska’s second-largest city. Check out a Denali Rail Tour that includes an exciting visit...

9 edible Alaska plants you didn’t know about

We’ll admit to watching a lot of the hit TV show “Man vs. Wild.” It’s always fun to watch outdoorsman Bear Grylls slide down an entire mountain or eat live fish. But up here in Alaska, we know the best journeys don’t...

Dog Breeds of the Iditarod Sled Dogs

photo by Bering Landbridge National Preserve

Each spring, dozens of teams of dogs embark on one of the toughest races on Earth. Facing a 1,100-mile race across frozen tundra, Iditarod sled dogs team must possess

Ice cream: Alaska’s favorite dessert

It’s been claimed that Alaska consumes more ice cream per capita than any other state in the country. This is surprising information to many people, considering it’s the northernmost state and famous for snow and winter. Perhaps it’s Alaskans’...

Native Legends of the Northern Lights

Alaska’s dark, winter sky, with its potential for a memorable northern lights showing, has long been a fascination. The northern lights are one of the attractions that bring visitors to the state. Even locals know that a promising forecast for an aurora...

How Animals in Alaska Survive Winter

Creatures native to Alaska – from the tiny wood frog to the lumbering muskox – have clever survival tools for getting through the long cold season. As we hunker down for the winter and break out the snowshoes, we’ve decided to share...

5 Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights

When it comes to capturing images of the northern lights, a real camera is in order. Smartphones are handy in a million different ways, but as a tool for photographing the aurora borealis, they simply won’t cut it. The most brilliant display...

Why You Should Tour Denali on ATVs

At six million acres, Denali National Park is so expansive that one of the best ways to cover the most ground is on the back of a four-wheeler. Driving your own ATV lets you see all the sights while also having...

Guide to the Alaska Blueberry

If Alaska had a state fruit, our guess is that it would probably be the wild blueberry. Nutritious and delicious, blueberries are almost as much fun to pick as they are to eat. They can be found across the state in the...

Packing for an Alaska Train Ride

Traveling around Alaska by trail is one of the most memorable ways to experience the 49th state – you’ll travel through Alaska’s famous mountain valleys and likely spot wildlife from the rails. You’ll want to keep your camera – as well as...