13 Things You Didn’t Know About the History of Alaska
The things most people know about Alaska can be counted on one hand: It’s big. It’s cold. It was a latecomer to the whole statehood thing. It’s rugged, full of mountains, etc. Long a haven for undaunted individualists, explorers, and the plain...
Alaska Travel Highlights for All Seasons
It’s probably safe to say that whoever came up with the expression “everything’s bigger in Texas” hadn’t been to Alaska. One of the unique thrills of visiting, is feeling dwarfed by the sheer vastness of the state. Here, the skies are big,...
Things to Do in Yukon, According to Dawson City Locals
Widely recognized as the center of the Klondike Gold Rush, Dawson City, Yukon is the perfect blend of 19th century history, modern excitement and classic good taste. Because of this, that Dawson City is an important stop on our Gray Line Alaska
Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of the First Ascent of Denali with Gray Line Alaska
On June 7, 1913, four brave adventurers accomplished what, until that day, seemed like an impossible feat. Long before GPS trackers were invented or extreme weather gear was developed, these men – Walter Harper, Harry Karstens, Hudson Stuck and Robert Tatum –...
Fur Rendezvous Festival Highlights Alaska History, Culture
The countdown has begun to one of Alaska’s most outrageously fun and anticipated annual traditions, the Fur Rendezvous Festival, more commonly referred to as “Fur Rondy.” A celebration of Alaska, its traditions and people, Fur Rondy has been going strong...
Journey through Denali National Park and Preserve with Gray Line Alaska
Denali National Park and Preserve is home to some of Alaska’s most rugged landscapes and diverse wildlife, and it is also home to North America’s tallest peak, Denali. With 6 million acres of pristine wilderness, you can unplug from the daily grind...
A Voyage through Alaska’s Scenic Byways
Much has been written about the beauty of Alaska, and for good reason: there are not many places like Alaska. The 49th state is so large and diverse with unfathomable amounts of unspoiled land and wildlife. Much of this splendor is accessible...
17 Best Books Set in Alaska
Ever since Agatha Christie wrote Murder on the Orient Express, books and trains have been inseparable. Reading is also a great way to learn the culture of the area you are travelling through. If you loved The Call of the Wild and...
Visiting the Portage Glacier
The Portage Glacier is one of the most-visited destinations in Alaska and for good reason. The large valley glacier can be found just 50 miles away from downtown Anchorage. Travelers who make the journey can view the natural spectacle of the Portage...
The Glaciers of Alaska
Five percent of Alaska is covered with the state’s 100,000+ glaciers. Glaciers of Alaska come in all shapes and sizes. These perennial formations of ice, snow, rock and water have stuck around Alaska well past their 11,000th birthday, and a visit to...
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