Things To Do In Alaska

The featured photo, above, is used under a Creative Commons license by Frank Kovalchek. If you’re a lover of the great outdoors, visiting Alaska is like being a fisherman in a bait and tackle shop. From hiking, biking and skiing across some of the world’s most dramatic mountains to dropping a line into the water…

This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by y entonces. As a U.S. state, Alaska’s history dates back just over half a century. But the area known as the “Great Land” has a history dating back thousands of years and tells the colorful stories of a place that has gone through enormous changes…

This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by AlaskanDude. “Away up in Alaska The state that stands alone There’s a dog race run from Anchorage into Nome And it’s a grueling race with a lightning pace Where chilly winds do wail. Beneath the northern lights, across snow and ice It’s called the Iditarod Trail.”…

This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by Traveling Otter Skagway, Alaska has something for everyone. Steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty, the “Gateway to the Klondike” is a great place for the traveler who likes variety. There are a number of adventures to be had in Skagway. Here’s a sampling…

This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by ab.photo. For skiers and snowboarders of all levels, Alaska is a powder-packed paradise. Unfortunately, unless you are a backcountry skier, the costs associated with buying a lift ticket, renting gear and coordinating lodging can really add up. The Westmark Anchorage is ideally located in the…

Photo Credit: alaskaaces.com Athletes ready to get down and dirty and characteristically passionate fans – hockey season is back! Established in 1989, the Alaska Aces are Anchorage’s official hockey team. As if you needed another reason to visit Alaska’s largest city, Anchorage’s Alaska Aces promise heart-pounding hockey action from October well into the spring. With…

Hockey is a favored sport in Alaska largely due to its fast-paced nature and the ability to play just about anywhere in the state during the chilly winter months. In Alaska the transition from summer to fall is swift, but Alaskans aren’t discouraged because they have a long hockey season to look forward to! Hockey…