Sitka is a Southeast Alaska town of about 8,400 people on the outer coast of Baranof Island, facing the open Pacific rather than the more sheltered Inside Passage most Southeast towns sit along. It has a distinct history as the former capital of Russian Alaska. Getting There No road connects Sitka to the rest of […]
Homer sits at the end of the Sterling Highway on the southern Kenai Peninsula, about 220 miles from Anchorage, on the shore of Kachemak Bay. It’s often called the “End of the Road” and is best known for halibut fishing and its arts community. Getting There The drive from Anchorage takes roughly 4.5 to 5
Ketchikan is a Southeast Alaska port town of about 8,000 people on Revillagigedo Island, often the first (or last) stop for cruise ships traveling the Inside Passage. It’s also the main gateway to Misty Fiords National Monument. Getting There No road connects Ketchikan to the rest of Alaska or the Lower 48. Most visitors arrive
Talkeetna is a small town about 115 miles north of Anchorage on the Parks Highway, best known as the historic gateway to Denali and the base for most climbers attempting the mountain. Getting There Talkeetna sits a short detour off the Parks Highway, roughly a 2-hour drive from Anchorage. The Alaska Railroad’s Denali Star also
The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is the state-operated ferry network that connects coastal communities, many of which have no road access at all. For travelers, it’s a practical and scenic alternative to flying, and one of the few ways to bring a vehicle into much of Southeast Alaska. Where It Goes The busiest part
