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Why You Should Visit Alaska in 2024

Where to Stay in Alaska in The Winter

My Magical First Iditarod Experience

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Where to Stay in Alaska in The Winter

For that Alaskan winter experience you’ve been dreaming of, here’s where to stay.

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My First Trip to Alaska: 2 Weeks in Southcentral & Interior Alaska

It was my first time visiting Alaska and I wanted everything to surprise me, so I didn’t do any research before I went. But my wife, Mary Beth, had first-hand experience—she lived in Alaska for 3 years in the 1990s and had always wanted to go back.

Glacier Glamping with MICA Guides

Land on a glacier, go ice climbing, and then spend a night on the glacier in a luxurious tent with delicious food!

Exploring McCarthy with Explore McCarthy

A two-night adventure with Explore McCarthy, which offers accommodations, rafting, glacier trekking, and even on-site places to eat, making for a super-convenient getaway in Wrangell St. Elias National Park

Driving to McCarthy with Alaska 4x4 Rentals

Follow along on our 300-mile drive from Anchorage to McCarthy, in the heart of Wrangell St. Elias National Park

My First Trip to Alaska: 2 Weeks in Southcentral & Interior Alaska

It was my first time visiting Alaska and I wanted everything to surprise me, so I didn’t do any research before I went. But my wife, Mary Beth, had first-hand experience—she lived in Alaska for 3 years in the 1990s and had always wanted to go back.

Hiking Bomber Glacier

Hike to Bomber Glacier and explore the remains of a US Airforce bomber that crashed in the mountains of Alaska during a training mission.

Exploring Anchorage on a Segway

Amid the gorgeous landscape surrounding Anchorage, Segway Tours of Anchorage offers a remarkable adventure through the heart of this captivating city. As you glide along on your Segway, you’ll discover the hidden gems and iconic landmarks that make Anchorage such a fabulous destination. I was fortunate enough to embark on this tour in mid-May, when the blossoming of spring was just beginning to unfold. It was an experience that I will never forget!

Snowmachining and Dogsledding in Alaska's Winter Wonderland

As snowflakes danced through the air on a chilly April day, I embarked on an extraordinary journey with Snowhook Adventure Guides of Alaska. Joined by a group of fellow thrill-seekers, we eagerly prepared for a day filled with the thrill of snowmachining and the timeless allure of dogsledding.

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A Journey Through the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center

Deep in the heart of the Chugach Mountains lies the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. A haven for wild animals, the center’s mission is to preserve Alaska's wildlife and educate visitors about the state's unique ecosystem. I recently had the opportunity to visit the center—it was an experience I’ll never forget.

A Close Encounter with Arctic Giants

On a snowy April day in Palmer — a town about an hour’s drive north of Anchorage in the breathtaking Matanuska-Susitna Valley — I had the exciting opportunity to visit the Musk Ox Farm. It’s part of a nonprofit organization devoted to the protection and preservation of the musk ox species, which once came close to extinction. On the farm’s sprawling, 75-acre property, caretakers raise and nurture a herd of 76 musk oxen, where visitors can get up close and personal with these majestic creatures.

A Day in Kenai Fjords: A Wildlife Lover's Dream

First, we heard it—an unmistakable gushing sound. Then we saw it, backdropped by the rocky coastline: a massive humpback whale, surfacing and diving, surfacing and diving. And every time it came up, its spout gushed water into the air, with the sun creating a rainbow through the mist.

Why You Should Visit Alaska in 2024

Visiting Alaska is for 2024. There’s no better destination for your vacation this year!

Seeing Mount Denali on a Clear Day

Mountains are like a magnet for my soul—drawing me in, begging me to stay a little longer.

An Inside Look at McCarthy’s Famous July 4th Celebration

Scott Adams recalls his experience at McCarthy, Alaska's famous 4th of July Celebration.

My Magical First Iditarod Experience

Snow tumbled from the sky, creating a snow-globe-like setting—perfect for the Ceremonial Start of Alaska’s iconic Iditarod Race. We were the first ones there, but it wasn’t long before fans in colorful tutus and checkered patterned dress suits were lining the trail, sharing hot cocoa and cider.

A Fall Weekend Driving the Nabesna Road

In mid-September, I drove the rugged Nabesna Road. It was the beginning of my two-week trip around the interior of Alaska, chasing the aurora

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