Category: About Alaska

17 Best Books Set in Alaska

Alaska books offer readers not only a glimpse into the northernmost state in the U.S., but they are an excellent way to learn more about the culture and history of the area you travel through. If you loved Eowyn Ivey’s The Snow...

The 10 best places to visit in Alaska

Are you planning a trip to Alaska? If your answer is yes, you’ve come to the right place. Alaska is a huge state and narrowing down what you want to do and see can sometimes be a challenge. As the biggest and...

Seward, Alaska: a hidden maritime gem

Tucked away in Southcentral Alaska’s Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula, Seward can be the hidden gem of your next Gray Line Alaska adventure. With just about 3,000 people living in the Seward area, this quintessential Alaska town is nestled beneath snow-capped...

12 fun facts that will drive you to visit Alaska’s national parks

Alaska is home to a number of national parks, some of the most (and least) visited in the United States. At Alaska’s most popular national park, visitors come from all over the world to see North America’s tallest peak, Denali. Here are...

Top Free Things to do in Talkeetna…According to the Locals

Alaska has more than its fair share of small, eclectic towns but Talkeetna, roughly a two-hour drive north of Anchorage and a stop on many Gray Line Alaska tours, delivers something more.

There is a rural yet worldly vibe to this community;...

49 Things You Didn’t Know about Alaska

What is Alaska known for? Get to know the 49th state with these fun facts about Alaska that you can share with your friends, use to enhance your school report, or just to give you a leg up on trivia night....

Alaska weather patterns throughout the year

Your guide to weather in Alaska and finding the best time to visit

Despite what you may have heard, Alaska experiences all four seasons. And Alaska summers can be warm! Summer runs from May to August and while that may seem short,...

9 edible Alaskan 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...

Driving tips to keep you safe this winter

It’s hard to find a state that thrives as much as Alaska does during winter, and the season is continuing to see visitation growth from travelers inspired by snow-topped mountains, picturesque skiing trails, and dark, unobstructed skies that are ideal for northern...

The return of Alaska farmers markets: a 2019 guide

Summer is here, and with it comes Alaska’s farmers markets. There are some things that are just better when you find them at the market. Produce, handmade goodies and fresh-baked breads and confections are among our favorite market items. Stop by these...