Category: Alaska Adventures

Alaska fun runs that make working out a vacation

Looking to stay active during your vacation this summer? We’ve made it easy for you with a list of upcoming fun runs across Alaska – mark your calendar if any of these coincide with your time in the Great Land!

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Alaska for the little ones

Family vacations can be daunting. There is an art to making sure they provide an adventure, an enriching experience and remain enjoyable for the parents as well. At Gray Line Alaska, our sightseeing tours are the perfect way to show your kids...

Get up close to one of Alaska’s most famous rivers of ice

If experiencing nearly indescribable glacier views is on your Alaska bucket list, Portage Glacier Cruises is a must. You don’t have to take our word for it; the excursion has been awarded the 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate...

Spotlight on Alaska rock climbing

With the abundance of outdoor enthusiasts in Alaska, it’s no wonder rock climbing is an extremely popular pastime. From novice routes to bouldering or death-defying free climbs, Alaska has it all. Pair that with a new state-of-the-art indoor climbing facility and you’re...

Dalton Highway 101 – exploring one of Alaska’s most remote highways

When it comes to highways in Alaska, there are routes that are scenic, urban and even iconic. One of the most unique drives out there, however, is the Dalton Highway. It’s a 415-mile route that begins 84 miles north of...

Whittier: Living Indoors in Alaska

Did you know there’s a town almost entirely contained in one building just down the road from Anchorage? While Whittier residents do spend time outside, living and working together in one residential and commercial structure is a far cry from other...

Skate your Way Through the Great Land

As an Arctic state, Alaska shines during the winter. Any local will tell you that outdoor activities are the best way to enjoy the season, and when winter gives you cold temperatures without much snow, ice skating is always the answer. So...

Why Denali is Best Experienced on the Back of an ATV

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...

All About Alaska Blueberries

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...

Say Farewell to Summer With a Trip to the Alaska State Fair

State fairs are the cherries on top of summer and a sure sign that fall is just around the corner. Palmer’s Alaska State Fair is the largest in the state and, according to this list, among the 20...