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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...

8 People to Follow on Twitter Before You Visit Alaska

Social media brings us all so much closer. But it can be hard to sort through millions of users to find the best resources. Here are eight people to follow on Twitter in preparation for visiting Alaska.

Late Season Fares Equal the Perfect Opportunity for Touring Denali

Tired of fanning your face and wishing for some respite from the sweltering heat? Now may be the time to look into an impromptu trip to Alaska’s Denali National Park and Preserve.

While temperatures in the Lower 48 states hover in the...

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...

Build Your Perfect Day in Anchorage

Alaska’s largest city offers a long list of actions and attractions — you can’t see it all in one day. But if you’ve got limited vacation time in Anchorage, you can build the perfect day from the options below....

Beautiful Glacier Photos

Glaciers are some of the most powerful forces in all of nature. These massive ice flows have the capability to literally move mountains, as their plodding treks through the landscape leaves behind some of the most beautiful natural settings in the entire...

A History of a Road Well Travelled – The Story of the Alaska Highway

The Alaska Highway, once a single-lane, bumpy dirt road, celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2012. Now a modern highway ideal for long summer road trips and coach rides, several of our multi-day tours travel on the Alaska Highway...