7 of the best experiences in Alaska
7 min read • May 15, 2023
Experience the best of Alaska with this guide to the top things to do in the Last Frontier.
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Alaska
- 8 of the most epic road trips in Alaska
8 min read • May 14, 2023
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.
- 6 of the best national parks in Alaska
6 min read • Feb 7, 2023
Choose your adventure in one of Alaska's epic national parks – here's our pick of the best.
- The perfect 8-day Alaska road trip
13 min read • Nov 15, 2022
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.
- The best Alaska Native experiences
6 min read • Oct 7, 2022
Well-known for its snowy mountains lush rain forests and amazing wildlife, Alaska is also rich in the cultures of Alaska Native peoples.
- These top summer itineraries for Alaska take you to the edge of the map
8 min read • Jun 6, 2022
In a state where the journey is as absorbing as the destination, any trip is an adventure. Try our guide to Alaska's best itineraries by land, air and sea.
- Alaska's best beaches for bears, bald eagles and natural beauty
9 min read • Dec 8, 2021
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.
- The best places to go in Alaska: explore this stunning wilderness
8 min read • Oct 7, 2021
From wildlife watching spots to glacier hiking, these are the best places to visit in Alaska. A visual treat awaits you!
- Find your footing in the Last Frontier with these top hikes in Alaska
11 min read • Sep 24, 2021
If you are craving a hike in Alaska and aren't sure where to start, here are our fourteen favorites.
- Explore Alaska on the the cheap with these 10 epic experiences
7 min read • Sep 17, 2021
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.
- How to travel around Alaska
10 min read • Apr 21, 2021
From hitting the road in an RV to chartering planes to boarding cruise ships, there are plenty of options for navigating Alaska.
- 5 places in the USA where you can try your hand at flying
5 min read • Jan 6, 2021
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.
- The 12 best secluded cabins to rent on the West Coast
6 min read • Oct 26, 2020
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,…
- How to photograph the northern lights
7 min read • Sep 23, 2020
Capturing the aurora borealis on camera isn't easy. Photographer Robert Annis shares his tips for getting a good photo.
- Why Alaska's stunning coast is best seen by ferry
14 min read • Jun 12, 2020
Travel writer Carson Vaughan takes a cruise up the Inside Passage on the Alaska Marine Highway System.
- Under the Radar USA: Fairbanks is Alaska’s Golden Heart
4 min read • Dec 10, 2019
Fairbanks is more than Northern Lights and Midnight Sun. Experience culture, museums, wildlife, hot springs, and national parks in Alaska's interior.
- 'Bears at 10 o’clock': keeping your nerve with 10,000 brown bears in Tongass National Forest
6 min read • Nov 14, 2019
Alaska's Tongass National Forest is North America’s largest woodland. To sense the scope of this land of 10,000 bears you must brave the wilderness.
- 5 Alaska adventures that offer a new perspective
6 min read • Nov 1, 2019
A slew of adventures, including heli-biking down an active volcano provide sweeping views from above, will give you a deep appreciation for the 49th state.
- How to spend two days in Anchorage, Alaska
4 min read • Oct 28, 2019
Follow this weekend itinerary to sample the best of what this northern frontier city – the largest in the vast state of Alaska – has to offer.
- Alternative ways to explore Alaska beyond mega cruise ships
5 min read • Sep 23, 2019
There’s a lot to love about big cruise liners but they aren’t right for everyone. Find out how to explore Alaska by small ship, train or self-drive tour.
- Alone with the river: the world's best places for fly fishing
4 min read • Sep 16, 2019
Few activities besides fly fishing offer quiet moments of solitude – that is, until the fish strikes. Here are some of the best places to hook into the…
- Chena hot springs is home base for the best of Alaska
4 min read • Jun 25, 2019
An Alaskan vacation brings to mind images of huge salmon, slow-moving glaciers, never ending mountain ranges, and – for those who’ve visited before –…