8 things you didn’t know about the Klondike gold rush
The Klondike gold rush was a fairly brief but very impactful period in Alaska and Yukon history, where would-be prospectors flocked to remote gold fields between 1896-1899 after the mineral was discovered. It attracted roughly 100,000 people with dreams of striking it… Read More
4 places to soak up summer solstice
If you live in a northern climate, few things are more exciting than the end of winter and return of the sun. The sun means daylight, it means not having to bring your down jacket with you on a quick trip to… Read More
New Alaska Reads to Fill your Bookshelf this Fall
There’s a lot to write about when you live in a state with nearly 700,000 square miles of land. You’ve got oceans and mountains, snow and warm summer days as well as incredible wildlife. Whether you’re looking for a good read for… Read More
What You Need for Crossing the Canadian Border from Alaska
You’re ready to visit Yukon from Alaska, or you’re headed there from “outside” (what Alaskan residents call the lower 48 states). Travel across the border is a fairly uncomplicated process, and Canadians are friendly and happy to have you visit. But remember… Read More
Summer Museum Exhibits in Alaska and Yukon
Everywhere in Alaska, the shift to summer has begun. Our windows no longer frame a scene of white, frosted mountains and snow-covered grass. The long hours of sunlight are doing wonders for flowers planted along streets and driveways. In most households, spring… Read More
Alaska & Yukon Highlights: Extended Adventure in Fairbanks and Whitehorse
Gray Line Alaska offers a variety of multi-day excursions that allow travelers to experience some of the most exciting destinations in Alaska and Canada through the convenience of a packaged tour. The “Alaska & Yukon Highlights” package takes travelers from Alaska’s capital… Read More
Holiday Fun Around Alaska and the Yukon
This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by LizMarie_AK. Everyone has a favorite way to celebrate the holiday season. The fresh coat of snow on the ground here in Alaska is all the excuse we at Gray Line Alaska… Read More
Alaska & Yukon: A Guide to the Great North’s Native Cultures
This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by Jay Galvin. Alaska and Yukon’s Native cultures are as inseparable a part of the area’s landscape and texture as the mountains, rivers and glaciers. Just a short look into Alaska and… Read More
Made in the Yukon – A Guide to Shopping Local
Traveling to a new place, there’s always so much we want to do and see. However, there never seems to be enough time for it all. Shopping can be the number one activity we procrastinate on, leaving us to buy souvenirs and… Read More