Category: Alaska Travel Info

Alaska Weather and Seasons

Your guide to weather in Alaska and finding the best time to visit

Despite what you may have heard, Alaska experiences all four seasons. And Alaska summers can be warm! Summer runs from May to August and while that may seem short,...

9 edible Alaska plants you didn’t know about

We’ll admit to watching a lot of the hit TV show “Man vs. Wild.” It’s always fun to watch outdoorsman Bear Grylls slide down an entire mountain or eat live fish. But up here in Alaska, we know the best journeys don’t...

4 Common Myths About Alaska

Although Alaska is a widely popular tourist destination, people who haven’t had the privilege of visiting yet are often fooled by some of the misconceptions that surround the 49th state. Don’t be tricked this April Fools’ Day! Here are a few things...

Your Ultimate Guide to the Hurricane Gulch Bridge

If you’re planning to hop aboard a Gray Line Alaska rail tour between Anchorage and Denali National Park, prepare yourself to cross the jaw-dropping Hurricane Gulch Bridge, which rises 296 feet above Hurricane Creek. The bridge is a marvel of engineering. As...

History of Transportation in Alaska

How to get around is not something people often stress about these days, as roads and other transportation systems have become so reliable. In Alaska, more than other places however, it hasn’t always been (and sometimes still isn’t) quite as easy as...

Top 10 certified Alaska Grown restaurant meals

When in Alaska, do as the Alaskans do and eat local! If you’re looking for some of the best homegrown meals in the state, you’ve come to the right place. Alaska Grown is a program of the Division of...

Your definitive guide to packing for a summer Alaska trip

Your Alaska vacation is sure to be unlike any trip you’ve taken before, so your packing list is bound to be a little unique. There are some items that are simply essential for your trip and we’ve put together a list so...

10 Facts About the Klondike Gold Rush

The Klondike gold rush was a fairly brief but very impactful period in Alaska and Yukon history, where would-be prospectors flocked to remote gold fields between 1896-1899 after the mineral was discovered. It attracted roughly 100,000 people with dreams of striking it...

Red, white and blue (and gold): Fourth of July traditions in Alaska

As the 49th state, Alaska might have been a little late to the game when it comes to celebrating the United States’ independence. However, you certainly wouldn’t know it after spending the holiday weekend here. What Alaska lacks in years (it became...

Ice cream: Alaska’s favorite dessert

It’s been claimed that Alaska consumes more ice cream per capita than any other state in the country. This is surprising information to many people, considering it’s the northernmost state and famous for snow and winter. Perhaps it’s Alaskans’...