Nothing says summer like the Fourth of July, and this year Alaska is having one heck of a summer. With seriously warm temperatures, round-the-clock sunlight and endless activities there might not be a better place on earth to celebrate Independence Day. In Alaska’s biggest city, you’d have trouble finding a way to not celebrate the…
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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 jkbrooks85. The Iditarod may be the most well-known sled dog race in Alaska, but the Yukon Quest is giving it a run for its money by being inducted into Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. Each year the starting point alternates between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon,…
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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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Memorial Day is a day to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving their country. Historically, Memorial Day weekend is also one of the busiest for travelers. AAA projects that more than one in four Americans will take a road trip over the long holiday weekend. Are you still unsure…
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Seward Highway Your bags are packed, the car is loaded, the tank is full. Now all that’s left is to make sure you’ve got one of the most essential items for road tripping in Alaska: “The Milepost.” This legendary Alaska travel guidebook, which has served travelers as the bible to Alaska’s highways, marks its 65th…
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