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...
12 fun facts that will drive you to visit Alaska’s national parks
Pictured: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
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...
What Alaska region should you visit?
Image: Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks
Alaska is much larger than many people realize and it’s surprisingly hard to see the whole state in one trip. If you have limited time, picking one community to focus on can help maximize your experience. Take...
Alaska-style road trip games
Gray Line Alaska’s Self-Drive Tours make it easy for travelers to hit the road on their own schedule and visit the most sought–after sites, monuments, and state and national parks in the Last Frontier. Guests can choose one of six different road...
April fools! Don’t believe these myths about Alaska
Although Alaska is a widely popular tourist destination, people who haven’t had the privilege of visiting yet are often fooled by some of the misconceptions that surround the 49th state. Don’t be tricked this April Fools’ Day! Here are a few things...
Everything you need to know about Hurricane Gulch Bridge
If you’re planning to hop aboard a Gray Line Alaska rail tour between Anchorage and Denali National Park, prepare yourself to cross the jaw-dropping Hurricane Gulch Bridge, which rises 296 feet above Hurricane Creek. The bridge is a marvel of engineering. As...
A brief history of transportation in Alaska
How to get around is not something people often stress about these days, as roads and other transportation systems have become so reliable. In Alaska, more than other places however, it hasn’t always been (and sometimes still isn’t) quite as easy as...
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