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
Seward is a small port town on the Kenai Peninsula, about 120 miles south of Anchorage, best known as the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park. Getting There The drive from Anchorage takes roughly 2.5 hours via the Seward Highway, one of Alaska’s most scenic drives, running alongside Turnagain Arm before crossing into the Kenai
Alaska has a reputation for being expensive, and for good reason: distances are long, most goods travel a long way to get there, and much of the state is only reachable by plane, ferry, or boat. Costs vary enormously depending on how you travel, though, so a rough budget trip and a cruise-and-lodge trip can
Alaska’s size and extreme seasonal swings mean the “best” time to visit really depends on what you want to do. A trip built around wildlife and glaciers looks very different from one built around the Northern Lights. Summer (May to September): Peak Season Most visitors come during summer, when the days are longest and nearly
