ALASKA SHORE ALASKA BLOG

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...

Congratulations! You’re going on an Alaskan cruise, hooray! Glaciers, rainforests, and wildlife galore await you -  but what to pack? After all, this isn’t your average bikini and flip-flops cruise... 1. Layered Clothing  ... READ MORE...

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...

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...

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...

Alaska boasts many treasures, but one of the most beloved are our breathtaking glaciers. These massive sheets of ice are large enough that their pasts are carved into the towering mountains that often surround them; these glacier-made features are ca... READ MORE...