Today’s winter activities aren’t what they used to be. In Alaska, many of our favorite ways to have fun were born out of necessity and even survival. Here are some of our favorite things to do, and a little history of how they came to be. Cross-country skiing Then: Cross-country…
From backyard barbecues to mountaintop races, Fourth of July in Alaska is sure to be a good time no matter where you celebrate. You’ll find a party wherever you go, but here are a couple of our favorites! Set your alarms on July 4 in Anchorage…
Whether you’re touring the entire state with the family or even on your honeymoon, it’s always nice to have an excuse to take some time from the busy day-to-day of an Alaska adventure vacation and slow it down with a fun date with your number one. Since the perfect date…
When you love traveling, it can be hard to find another person willing and able to drop everything at the same time as you and come along on your next adventure. For this reason, and others including great potential for self-discovery, flexibility and added adventure, solo travel has soared in…
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Alaska might not be the first place you think of when you hear “spring break,” but the 49th state has a lot to offer this time of year. With the spring equinox fast approaching, there’s plenty of daylight, but there’s also still a ton of snow, making it a great…
The year 2017 is a big one for Denali National Park. Though the land has been around for far longer than a mere century, this year it will celebrate its 100th birthday as a national park. This is a pretty big deal, and there are tons of ways…
It’s difficult to think of a more iconic symbol of winter than a snowman. It’s quite literally winter personified in the friendliest of ways. However, all snowmen are not created equal. They really depend on the quality of snow, conditions of the weather, accessories you’ve brought along and, of course,…
When visiting Alaska, glaciers are one of the top attractions many guests hope to see. These flowing rivers of ice are colossal, visually stunning and have been around for a millennia. However, there’s a lot more to the glacier experience than simply viewing from a nice vantage point. Glaciers are…
A weekend at the Alaska State Fair is all sorts of fun, from the carb-heavy fair food to the farm animal fun to the rides, it’s an unbeatable way to send off the summer season. The Alaska State Fair is also one of the state’s biggest music events…
Close your eyes and transport yourself to a lush rainforest. You’re surrounded by tall trees, exotic plants and you can smell the fresh greenery all around you. Birds are chirping, insects are buzzing and you can feel the warmth of the sun shining through the cover of trees overhead. You’re…
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