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Alaska

Personal stories, travel hacks, and travel tips for the top destinations in Alaska. Check them out to get the most out of your trip!

Best For

  • Adventurers
  • Nature Lovers
  • Wildlife Enthusiasts

Famous For

  • Glaciers
  • Northern Lights
  • Wilderness

Key Information

Capital

Juneau

Best Time to Visit

June to August

Transportation

Domestic flights, Ferries, Cars

Language

N/A

Population

733,391

UNESCO Sites

N/A

Currency

N/A

Top Attractions

  • Denali National Park
  • Northern Lights
  • Glacier Bay National Park
  • Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Inside Passage

Latest Posts

Train in Denali National Park, Alaska

Alaska by Train: A Comprehensive Traveler’s Handbook

Have you ever wanted to visit Alaska? Most people have The Last Frontier on their bucket lists, and even people who have visited before generally want to return. It’s vast and beautiful, and there’s no other place like it. One great way to enjoy and explore America’s Land of the Midnight Sun is by train, […]

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Downtown Anchorage, Alaska aerial view

Where To Stay In Anchorage, Alaska: 8 Best Areas & Places

Anchorage is the starting point for many adventures looking to explore the raw beauty of Alaska. It puts you in the perfect position to head north and explore epic landscapes like Denali, but also ideal for those who want to explore the southern peninsula, including charming towns like Seward and Homer and the surrounding Chugach […]

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man walking to exit glacier, alaska

8 Best Kenai Fjords Tours Through Alaska’s Wild Wonderland

The Kenai Peninsula is one of the most beautiful places in Alaska. Located south of Anchorage, folks from all over the world flock to the peninsula to soak in those mesmerizing glacier-covered Kenai Mountains, explore the Kenai Fjords National Park and nearby areas like the Chugach National Forest, Prince William Sound, or even Fox Island. […]

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Aerial View of Downtown Wasilla, Alaska during the Summer

18 Best Things to Do in Wasilla, Alaska

When planning a vacation to the Last Frontier, visiting Wasilla, Alaska, is a must-do. This community is located on the Parks Highway between Anchorage and Fairbanks, making it easy to access and jam-packed with many fun things to do.  Wasilla is charming and scenic, with some of the best tours in Alaska, plus the Wasilla […]

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Homer Cityscape

15 Best Things to Do in Homer, Alaska

If you are looking for one of the most spectacular places to visit in the United States, pack your bags and head to Homer, Alaska! This small town is located on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, on Kachemak Bay, just 220 miles south of Anchorage. With its year-round outdoor activities and gorgeous scenery, Homer, Alaska, is a […]

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Northern lights Alaska

12 Best Places to See the Northern Lights in Alaska

Is watching the northern lights in Alaska part of your next vacation to-do list? If yes, what are the best sites to see this northern phenomenon? Read on to find out. Alaska is home to the beautiful wilderness that comes alive no matter the season. However, even more interesting natural phenomena make this a fantastic […]

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Seward Waterfront Park

16 Best Things to Do in Seward, Alaska

Seward is a small town on the head of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula in southern Alaska. Located near the Kenai Fjords National Park, stunning snow-capped mountains, brilliant blue waters, and incredible Alaskan wildlife keep new visitors coming to Seward every year. With daring adventure tours, fishing charters, marine wildlife, and tons to see […]

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Anchorage surrounded by ice

47 Fun & Best Things to Do in Anchorage, Alaska

Although Alaska is vast and varied, many people automatically think of the state’s biggest city – Anchorage – when Alaska is mentioned. This makes sense; almost everyone who visits Snow City Cafe in Alaska passes through Anchorage at some point. The state’s main airport is in Anchorage. Cruise ships stop in Seward, not far from […]

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Talkeetna downtown sign

16 Best Things to Do in Talkeetna, Alaska

A darling Alaskan town, Talkeetna is approximately two hours north of Anchorage, and many people consider it their gateway to Denali National Park. These are our favorite things to do in Talkeetna. We’ll expand on Denali National Park’s natural treasures below and show you all the fabulous things to do in Talkeetna. First of all, […]

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