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The Northern Lights and How to See Them

There is nothing more beautiful and magical than the Aurora Borealis. As if something from a fairy tale, the idea of looking into the midnight sky and being greeted with the sight of vivid colors swirling around the atmosphere almost seems too good t... READ MORE...

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The 10 Best Things to Do at Denali National Park

Denali National Park and Preserve is a huge (literally 6 million acres) park surrounding the mountain of Denali, the highest mountain in the Alaska Range. It is very much a wilderness park, several hours from any large cities or airports. (You can ge... READ MORE...

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The 10 Best Things to Do in Seward

Seward, Alaska is a beautiful and scenic destination just 130 miles south of Anchorage. It’s home to Kenai Fjords National Park, which is known for its majestic waters, mountain views, and abundant marine wildlife. You can get to Seward via ... READ MORE...

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The 15 Best Things to Do in Anchorage

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city and is both a culturally-rich destination by itself and a gateway to Alaska’s majestic scenery and rugged wilderness. Try to spend 3 days here if you can; there’s plenty to do. Here’s our lis... READ MORE...

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Best Alaska Train Tours

Alaska train tours allow you to travel along the coast, up to glaciers, and through the mountains to take in some of Alaska’s most amazing views. They can last from a few hours to a few weeks. There are three main types of Alaska train tours... READ MORE...

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Best Alaska Glacier Tours

A glacier tour is among people’s favorite activities when visiting Alaska. Tours allow you to visit the glaciers by car, train, boat, or air. You can soar above them on helicopter tours (many of which include a glacier landing), take in th... READ MORE...

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Best Alaska Excursions

Whether you’re looking for relaxing vistas or a thrilling adventure, Alaska is full of stunning experiences. You’ll find everything from casual walking and train tours to exhilarating dog sledding rides and helicopter tours during your vi... READ MORE...

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Best Alaska Land Tours

Land tours give you a chance to experience everything Alaska has to offer. Alaska land tours typically range from motor coach and train tours to walking trails, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and food tasting. Read on to find our picks for the bes... READ MORE...

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Best Alaska ATV Tours

Not every traveler likes to stick to the straight and narrow, opting for a rowdier look at Alaska. If you have an adventurous spirit and like to get down to the nitty gritty, how about throwing a little mud on the tires? Give yourself an ad... READ MORE...

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Best Place for Whale Watching in Alaska

The best place for whale watching in Alaska is Juneau, because there are so many whales that seeing whales on your excursion is guaranteed. Icy Strait is also very good for whale watching, but there are no guarantees for this port (though most tours ... READ MORE...

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Best Port for Fishing in Alaska

Fishing tours in Alaska include salmon fishing offshore (on a boat) and onshore cast fishing. The best ports for fishing in Alaska are: Ketchikan: Ketchikan is the best port in Alaska for salmon fishing. You can also try crab fishing her... READ MORE...

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Best Time to Take an Alaskan Cruise

The best time to take an Alaskan cruise is in June, July, and August to experience the best weather and the best excursions. The best time to take a cruise and save money is in May and September, though the weather will be cooler and not every excurs... READ MORE...

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How Much to Budget for an Alaskan Cruise

A typical Alaska Cruise can cost between $600 and $5,000 per person, depending on the length of your cruise, the type of cruise you choose, and your room choice. We recommend budgeting an additional $1,000 to $1,500 per person for shore excursion... READ MORE...

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Best Breweries in Alaska

Exploring Alaska can bring you on dog sled rides, atop ancient glaciers, and deep into the temperate rainforest with all its creatures. But after adventures of this magnitude, sometimes you need to take a chilled-out break, and enjoying a freshly bre... READ MORE...

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Best Alaska Wildlife Tours

If we had to describe Alaska with just one word, it’d probably be wild. The Last Frontier boasts some of the most beautiful scenes nature has composed, with a bevy of beasts and a cacophony of creatures large and small. So, are you ready to get... READ MORE...

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Our Favorite Alaskan Souvenirs

One of the ways to commemorate your Alaskan adventure is by purchasing souvenirs; but with all of the options, what should you look for? While many folks love novelty trinkets -- “Alaska’s state bird mosquito catcher” anyone? -- the... READ MORE...

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Best Restaurants to Try on Your Alaskan Cruise

Whether you’re a foodie or not, the good eats scene has become a force to be reckoned with worldwide. Entire vacations have been planned around one simple bite! Lucky for you, if you’re heading to Alaska, you’ll find some options th... READ MORE...

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Soapy Smith: Alaska's Infamous Criminal

The most visited grave in Skagway, Alaska is not that of a well-loved philanthropist or entertainer, but that of Alaska’s most infamous criminal -- “Soapy” Smith. Born Jefferson Randolph Smith, Soapy was to Alaska what Al Capone was... READ MORE...

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The 10 Best Things to Do in Skagway

Even though Skagway, Alaska is home to just 1,000 residents, more than a million tourists visit the historic city each year. People love it for the breathtaking train rides, epic scenery, and Klondike Gold Rush history. With all of this and the ... READ MORE...

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The 18 Best Things to Do in Juneau

You can only reach Juneau, Alaska’s capital city, by boat or plane – there’s no road to Juneau – but its remote location doesn’t mean it’s a sleepy town. Juneau is among cruise travelers’ favorite destination... READ MORE...