Category: About Alaska

Summer Wildlife Series: Moose

As Alaskans, we hold a special place in our hearts for moose. No matter how many times we’ve seen one, we still slow the car down and hang out the window to snap a picture, still peer out the door when one...

Summer Wildlife Series: Bears

Bear encounters are a very real part of life in Alaska. From spotting a brown bear fishing for salmon while on a wildlife-viewing tour to having a black bear tumble through your skylight in pursuit of some birthday cupcakes (yes, this happened),...

Summer Wildlife Series: Whales

Alaska may be well known for its bears, moose and other mighty land mammals, but with the largest amount of coastline of any other state, you can bet the aquatic life is equally impressive. Whether you’re planning a cruise or simply driving...

20 Breathtaking Photos of Summer in Alaska

Within Alaska’s hundreds of thousands of square miles lie dramatic mountain peaks, lush wildflower meadows, serene seaside vistas, and of course, a multitude of woolly wildlife. When surrounded by so much natural beauty, it’s almost impossible not to take thousands of pictures....

Wildflowers Along the Alaska Highway

The Alaska Highway, sometimes referred to as the Alaska-Canada Highway or ALCAN, is often hailed as one of the most scenic road trips in the world. Beginning at Mile 0 in Dawson Creek, B.C., this historic and spectacular route stretches all the...

Christopher McCandless’ Trek Into The Wild

Alaska Odyssey

Christopher McCandless attempted something we all want to do sometimes – leave daily stresses behind and find solitude in nature. Unfortunately for McCandless, his solo vacation ended in tragedy, but his relatable and touching story has been told over and...

Alaska Sightseeing at its Best!

Looking to experience more of the Great Land in just a day or two? Gray Line Alaska offers day and multi-day tours chock-full of Alaska’s most notable sights and activities, including a selection of unique Alaska adventures all around the state.

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Must-See Spots According to the Locals… of Skagway, Alaska

Rich history and stunning scenery combined with its location in Alaska’s Inside Passage – it’s no wonder that Skagway is often picked by visitors as one of the state’s most interesting towns to visit. Originally settled by Tlingit Indians, the town is...

13 Things You Didn’t Know About the History of Alaska

The things most people know about Alaska can be counted on one hand: It’s big. It’s cold. It was a latecomer to the whole statehood thing. It’s rugged, full of mountains, etc. Long a haven for undaunted individualists, explorers, and the plain...

Alaska Travel Highlights for All Seasons

It’s probably safe to say that whoever came up with the expression “everything’s bigger in Texas” hadn’t been to Alaska. One of the unique thrills of visiting, is feeling dwarfed by the sheer vastness of the state. Here, the skies are big,...