Alaska’s extreme cold and long hours of low winter sun make it one of the best places in the country to see a family of atmospheric optical effects known as ice halos, including sun dogs, the 22-degree halo, and light pillars. These displays are sometimes described locally with informal nicknames, but they are well-documented, real […]
Anaktuvuk Pass is a remote Iñupiat village of roughly 300 residents, located in a wide mountain pass in the central Brooks Range, about 250 miles north of the Arctic Circle. It sits in a natural corridor surrounded by Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, one of the least-visited national parks in the country,
An Alaska cruise is the most popular way for first-time visitors to see the state’s coastline, and for good reason: it covers a lot of scenery (glaciers, fjords, wildlife, small ports) without the logistics of arranging your own transportation between remote towns. Types of Itineraries Most Alaska cruises fall into two categories. Round-trip Inside Passage
Alaska is enormous — over 663,000 square miles, more than twice the size of Texas — and its regions differ enough that “visiting Alaska” can mean very different trips depending on where you go and when. Here’s a quick orientation to help you figure out which part of the state fits what you’re looking for.
