No tour of Alaska is complete without visiting at least one of its eight stunning national parks. With such a wide variety to choose from, it can be difficult choosing which ones are right for you and your family. From the staggering heights of Denali in Denali National Park…
Denali is the tallest mountain in North America and Denali National Park and Preserve boasts 6.1 million acres of land to explore. It is no surprise that a park this big is home to some of the most prominent four-legged residents of North America. Most people…
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…
A glimpse of Alaska wildlife is always highly sought after and can sometimes be elusive. Since animal sightings aren’t guaranteed, we love to check out the live web cams set up around the state, available online to anyone who wants to tune in. Whether you’re having post-Alaska vacation withdrawals or…
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Alaska’s mountains are known to impress. They span a wide range of terrain and offer spectacular features like active volcanoes and picturesque glaciers—more than enough visually breathtaking options to satisfy even the most well-traveled and experienced landscape photographer. Don’t forget about Denali, the highest peak in North America. But in…
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“Game of Thrones” is one of the most popular shows (and book series) in the world right now, but we’ve always had a sneaking suspicion that it was meant to be filmed in Alaska. In honor of the sixth season premiering April 24, here’s our pitch for why Alaska would…
On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act to establish the National Park Service, granting the Department of the Interior authority over what was then just 14 national parks. This August, the National Park Service turns 100, commemorating a century of stewardship to parks across the country. While…
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Photo by U.S. Department of Agriculture It’s a tradition that started in 1964: A large Christmas tree, decorated with ornaments made by ordinary people, is placed on the west lawn of the Capitol for the entire nation to enjoy each year. And in 2015, Alaska is joining the…
Denali National Park is the kind of place that sparks the imagination of travelers. Within its borders are the iconic images people associate with a trip to the Great Land: grizzly bears catching salmon from a rushing river, the imposing snow-covered Denali mountain, and six million acres of nearly…
This coastal parkland was made to showcase Alaska: With spectacular glaciers, marine wildlife, and stunning ice-covered vistas, a visit to Kenai Fjords is like stepping back into the ice age. We’re continuing our countdown of the top five most popular national parks in Alaska, and with just over 270,000 visitors…