Packing for an Alaska Train Ride
Traveling around Alaska by trail is one of the most memorable ways to experience the 49th state – you’ll travel through Alaska’s famous mountain valleys and likely spot wildlife from the rails. You’ll want to keep your camera – as well as...
9 Outside Alaska Activities for the Family on Vacation
Sure, Alaska’s historical museums and entertaining shows are an excellent way to enjoy the Last Frontier, but you’d also like to enjoy the Alaska sun with your family. We’ve put together this list of outside Alaska activities...
What You Need for Crossing the Canadian Border from Alaska
You’re ready to visit Yukon from Alaska, or you’re headed there from “outside” (what Alaskan residents call the lower 48 states). Travel across the border is a fairly uncomplicated process, and Canadians are friendly and happy to have you visit. But remember...
Whale Watching 101: View Alaska’s Incredible Gray Whales this Spring
Like many snowbirds in the 49th state, gray whales know how to follow the sun. They spend their winters breeding in the Gulf of California and Baja and their summers feeding in the pristine waters of Alaska. During the spring and fall,...
A Train Trip across Alaska in 80 Hours
Here’s a Jules Verne-like adventure challenge: Can you take a train trip across Alaska in 80 hours?
Sure. Trains run from Anchorage to Fairbanks, a trip of about 12 hours. The question is, how do you extend your trip from one part...
Day Trippers’ Delight: Adventures from Anchorage by Car or Train
Just because you’re in Anchorage doesn’t mean you’re anchored down. The stunning scenery of Alaska beckons you to take a day trip – by car or by train—to a nearby dream destination. Here are our top picks for soaking up the only-in-Alaska...
Light Up the Night: Viewing the Northern Lights with Gray Line Alaska
The northern lights, nature’s ultimate light show, are caused by the collision of charged electrons and protons from the sun with particles in our atmosphere. There you have it. When you delve into the science of it all it’s really quite interesting,...
Tips for Halloween in Alaska
One must be truly dedicated to trick or treat in Alaska. This is one holiday where Alaskan kids have it a little harder than tots in warmer climates! By Oct. 31, temperatures often have already dipped below freezing and it’s not uncommon...
Essential Gear for your Alaska Winter Excursion
Alaska winter excursions can offer an even more unique experience than visiting during the spring or summer. Even the colors you’ll experience are different. Winter months offer the best opportunity to see the northern lights displaying various shades of purple, pink, green and blue. All of these...
Alaska Reality TV Shows We Want to Be In
Dozens of shows over the past 10 years testify to how much reality TV loves Alaska (34 current shows at last count). If you’ve ever dreamed of mining for gold, becoming a sea captain, or exploring a remote wilderness, Alaska television appeals...