There is a reason mountaineers from around the world fly into Talkeetna before attempting to climb Denali. Sitting at the confluence of three rivers at the edge of the Alaska Range, this small town of fewer than 900 people offers one of the most dramatic mountain backdrops on earth. On a clear day the view […]
Alaska FAQs Guide was created out of a simple conviction: that Alaska is one of the most extraordinary places on earth, and that travellers deserve accurate, practical information to help them experience it well. The state of Alaska is vast — larger than Texas, California, and Montana combined — and extraordinarily diverse. The experiences available
Tucked along the western edge of Baranof Island on Alaska’s southeastern coast, Sitka is one of the most rewarding destinations in the entire state — and one of the most overlooked. Unlike Juneau or Ketchikan, which draw massive cruise ship crowds, Sitka feels genuinely unhurried. You can walk its historic streets, watch sea otters from
What you need to pack for Alaska depends heavily on the season and the specific trip, but a few basics apply whether you’re on a summer cruise or a winter aurora trip. Layers Are the Foundation Alaska weather changes quickly, and temperatures can swing 20 degrees or more between morning and afternoon even in summer.
Alaska is home to both brown (grizzly) bears and black bears, and seeing one, even from a distance, is a real possibility on many hikes and in several popular parks. A few basic precautions make these encounters far less risky for both visitors and the bears themselves. Know What You’re Dealing With Alaska has an
