Alaska Travel Stories

Jan 24, 2025 • 8 min read

Everything you've ever wanted to know about the logistics of planning an Alaskan adventure, plus tips for keeping it cheap.

Jan 20, 2025 • 10 min read

Take a scenic sail to one of 30 ports aboard the iconic Alaska Marine Highway System ferries.

Jan 9, 2025 • 4 min read

Whether you're here for healing waters, to take a flight-seeing tour or sip a drink at a bar carved from ice, this oasis near Fairbanks offers it all.

Dec 31, 2024 • 11 min read

Everything you need to know about ships, itineraries, and activities – this is how you pick the best cruise in Alaska for you.

Jul 23, 2024 • 9 min read

There is no better way to experience your 20s than by seeing the world. Our writers share their favorite destinations to visit.

Jun 5, 2024 • 7 min read

No matter your hiking ability, Alaska's diverse trails provide plenty of opportunities for recreation.

May 1, 2024 • 11 min read

Choose your adventure in one of Alaska's epic national parks – here's the lowdown on all eight.

Apr 24, 2024 • 7 min read

If fishing is on your list of outdoor adventures, here is a how-to primer for casting a line in the 49th state.

Mar 29, 2024 • 5 min read

From freezing darkness and empty ski slopes to endless sunshine and cruise crowds, each Alaskan season has its pros and cons. Find your perfect time to go.

Mar 27, 2024 • 7 min read

Experience the best of Alaska with this guide to the top things to do in the Last Frontier.

Mar 25, 2024 • 8 min read

Bigger, colder and more remote than any other state in the US, Alaska doesn't do things by half. Here's everything you need to know.

Mar 25, 2024 • 8 min read

In a land of epic wilderness, rugged landscapes and a Serengeti’s worth of big fauna, Alaska’s highways offer unlimited possibilities for road trips.

Mar 24, 2024 • 7 min read

Alaska is not an inexpensive place to discover. Here are 14 ways to make your dollar go further in the Last Frontier.

Mar 19, 2024 • 5 min read

From exploring Denali and other epic national parks to learning native history in quaint coastal towns, here are the best places to visit in Alaska.

Jan 19, 2024 • 7 min read

From rainforests to glaciers Alaska is distinctive, and adventures here are shaped through each of its different regions

Jun 22, 2023 • 5 min read

Alaska is brimming with family-friendly adventures from its iconic wildlife, national parks and glacier-filled hikes to gold-mining, ATVing and ziplining.

Nov 15, 2022 • 13 min read

Alaska Native Richard Perry maps out an eight-day road trip that will help you see the vastness of Alaska while connecting with its wilderness and people.

Oct 7, 2022 • 5 min read

Well-known for its snowy mountains lush rain forests and amazing wildlife, Alaska is also rich in the cultures of Alaska Native peoples.

Dec 8, 2021 • 8 min read

Bereft of sun-loungers, Alaska redefines the traditional image of a beach. Here are the best beaches in Alaska for getting active, seeing wildlife and more.

Sep 17, 2021 • 6 min read

A state known as much for its high prices as its epic experiences, Alaska doesn't have to break the budget. Here's how to visit on the cheap.

Jan 6, 2021 • 5 min read

Ever wanted to soar above the clouds? Practice a barrel roll? These top US spots are perfect for trying your hand at piloting a plane.

Oct 26, 2020 • 6 min read

Between the iconic California shoreline and the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest, America’s left coast is home to an array of diverse ecosystems,…