Alaska is one of the most reliable places in the world to see the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, thanks to its position directly beneath the auroral oval, a ring-shaped zone of high geomagnetic activity that circles the far north. How the Northern Lights Work The aurora is caused by charged particles from the sun […]
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.
