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6 best day trips from Anchorage

Alaska is a big state and there is lots to enjoy! When you’re planning your trip, be sure to consider scheduling a day trip or two so you can see and do more while you’re here. Anchorage is a great...

4 tips for planning a fishing trip to Alaska

Fancy yourself an angler? If yes, make sure to put a pin in Alaska for your next fishing trip. Alaskan waters are one of the best places to cast your line as they are incredibly diverse and bountiful, with a...

Add Portage Glacier to your Alaska must-do list

Portage Glacier is one of Southcentral Alaska’s most visited places. Just a short drive south of Anchorage, it’s centrally located and easily accessible by hike or day cruise. Here is a bit about the history of the glacier and what...

Renting a car in Alaska? Here’s what you need to know

There are a lot of great reasons to rent a car in Alaska. The first being Alaska is vast. The state is just plain huge. If you want to cover the most ground, you’ll want to look into a car rental in...

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...

Denali Rail Tours combine independent travel with comfort, luxury

Don’t let the word “tour” in Gray Line Alaska’s Denali Rail Tours fool you. The only pre-planned aspects of the multi-day Denali train tours is the transportation to and from Denali National Park and Preserve from one of several...

What Alaska region should you visit?

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 this quiz to see where...

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;...

Top Must-See Fairbanks Destinations

Summer is right around the corner! In Fairbanks, this means warmer temperatures and endless hours of sunlight. Many of Gray Line Alaska’s package trips include a visit to Alaska’s second-largest city. Check out a Denali Rail Tour that includes an exciting visit...