The frozen landscapes of winter in Alaska and the Yukon covered in glistening snow are not only breathtaking but also offer a new and different perspective on the area’s natural splendor. From bold sunrises and sunsets to a vibrant aurora borealis that dances across the night sky, there’s no shortage of spectacular sights. We’ve assembled…
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Wondering what to wear in Alaska or the Yukon? The classic clothing advice to “layer, layer, layer” remains true when curating your packing list for the Alaska and Yukon winter. Although you may have ignored your mom’s advice to carry an extra sweater and hat, you’ll find that such clothing is very necessary here. It…
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Famous for being the home of the Klondike Gold Rush, the Yukon Territory is full of picturesque trails perfect for hiking in summer months. Guests staying at Westmark Hotels in Skagway, Alaska or Dawson City in the Yukon have many options when it comes to finding the right path to explore nature. The most historic trail…
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Even locals will admit the journey to the Yukon’s Dawson City is not for the faint of heart. But is it worth it? Our answer is absolutely yes! There is every reason to get excited about a trip to Dawson City, whether it’s to attend the upcoming Dawson City International Gold Show taking place the…
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Photo by Craig Sunter You’ve decided on the adventure of a lifetime – a long visit to Alaska! Maybe you’ll hike in Denali, or maybe you’ll take a train across Alaska. Maybe you’ll visit the historic and rugged small towns. Maybe you want to wing it and see what the road has to offer. In…
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Photo by zhengxu We know how it feels to be enchanted by America’s largest state. You’re in love with Alaska, and maybe you’ve never even been there! That’s okay, because it can be at your fingertips whenever you want (as long as you’ve charged your phone). Whether you’re planning your Alaska vacation, tracking the Iditarod, looking…
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image source: jasleen_kaur You might not need that parka after all. By limiting yourself to one carry-on bag for your Alaska adventure, you’ll avoid baggage fees, breeze past the luggage carousel and make the most of your time. Fitting everything into one carry-on bag requires careful planning — and a new frame of mind —…
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Dawson City is the embodiment of Yukon adventure. Even the journey to get here is exciting – drive through virtually untouched forest and awe-inspiring mountains (be sure to switch drivers so you can both take in the scenery!). Or fly over it all for views that cannot be matched. Once you’re here, the excitement really…
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This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by Gerald Seng The past is alive and well in Dawson City. The Gold Rush boomtown is hands-on history. Modern day adventures seekers can retrace the steps of the hopeful who came to this region in the late 1890’s in search of fortune. Your experience will…
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A visit to Skagway, a historic town on the Alaska Panhandle and home to Westmark Inn Skagway, is about as close as you can get to a trip back to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush. Skagway was the place where thousands of hopeful prospectors poured off steamships arriving from Seattle in hopes of…
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