What is Alaska known for? Get to know the 49th state with these 49 fun facts about Alaska that you can share with your friends, use to enhance your school report, or just to give you a leg up on trivia night. Top Alaska facts 1. Alaska has some of the tallest mountains in the […]
There are a lot of great reasons to rent a car in Alaska. The first is simple: Alaska is vast. The state is larger than Texas, California and Montana combined, and if you want to cover the most ground, a car rental is the way to go. Almost any city you visit, from Anchorage to
In Alaska, autumn is (somewhat unfairly) referred to as a shoulder season. But there’s nothing second-rate about Alaska in the fall. As the rush of summer visitors settles, the pace begins to slow down and a noticeable calm sets in. The car windows get foggy, sweaters come out and fall adventures commence. No matter where
Alaska holds a secret world beneath its icy glaciers — enchanting ice caves that captivate adventurers from around the globe. Few sites on the planet can rival the wonder of ice caves, and plenty can be found in Alaska’s wide-open spaces. What are glacier ice caves? Glacier ice caves are natural formations that occur within
Did you know Alaska is twice the size of Texas? It’s huge! Locals and visitors rely on motor transportation in order to get around the state with ease. From getting to know the road better, and exploring the quaint Alaska communities more intimately, buckle up and fill the gas tank for these fun Alaska road
From Spruce Tip Blonde Ale by Skagway Brewing Co. to Pararescue 212 Porter by Odd Man Rush Brewery, Alaska has a wealth of craft brews to offer. With more than 50 breweries, distilleries, meaderies and cideries in Alaska, there are many great flavors to choose from. To make things easy for beer lovers, we’ve compiled a
Twenty-four-hour darkness and sun at midnight. Ice-worm festivals and sweltering outdoor salmon bakes. Sun-dappled rainforest and freezing-cold arctic tundra. Your visit to Alaska will be very much impacted by when and where you choose to go. In a state that practically invented social distancing, you’ll rarely encounter crowds, but costs can be high, and the weather
