Falling in the often overlooked “shoulder season,” visiting Alaska in September is one of the best-kept secrets around, so, shhhh. From eye-popping foliage color shows to northern lights displays and rare fishing opportunities, read on to find out why September is one of the best times to visit Alaska.
Though Alaska is most known as an outdoor adventurer’s paradise, there is also plenty for city lovers to enjoy and explore during their Alaska trip. Nestled between the base of the Chugach Mountains and the coast of the Cook Inlet is Anchorage, Alaska. Anchorage is Alaska’s…
Experiencing the sights of colorful, fluorescent ribbons dancing in the night sky is one of the many highlights for Alaskans and travelers to the state. Most would consider viewing the northern lights a top bucket list item. Keep reading for all the best northern lights viewing tips and tricks.
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Calling all skin care fiends! Several skin care brands in Alaska take advantage of the state’s natural ingredients such as wild berries, sea salt and glacial mud to create skin care products you’ll love. Below are some of our favorites and where to buy them when you’re here, or order…
Aries – Catch your limit Aries, you surly love adventure and adrenaline. There is nothing quite like the rush that comes from yelling “fish on!” when you have a salmon on the line. Get out on the river and catch your limit! Salmon isn’t the only fishing you can…
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From hiking trails to luxury dining, take this quiz to learn what can’t-miss stop you need on your next Alaska itinerary.1. What best describes your ideal Alaska vacation? A. A relaxing stay with days dedicated to sightseeing and wildlife-related excursions, such as learning how to mush on a dog…
From snow-covered landscapes to aurora-filled skies, winter offers opportunities for some really incredible photography. However, it is not without its challenges. From cold fingers to difficult lighting, winter photography can be tough. Brush up on your skills with these tips to make sure your winter photos look amazing, even when…
Fall is the perfect time to dust off those reading lists and curl up with a blanket and a good book. When responsibilities keep you from jumping in the car for a road trip or hopping on a plane for your next adventure, there’s no better way to escape (at…
The pioneering spirit of Alaska brought homesteaders and gold miners to a place up North, far from the comforts of home and family, to discover new riches and adventures. That spirit continues to exist today and some of our favorite places to embrace it still feel largely untouched by the…
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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