March 22, 2018 5 wild and weird winter festivals For a cold-weather getaway that both celebrates the frigid temperatures and shakes up your routine, these weird, wild winter festivals can’t be beat.
March 21, 2018 See and sail affordable, authentic Alaska Over a million visitors will view Alaska’s spectacular Inside Passage this year, and the vast majority will do so from a cruise ship. Yet very few of these folks will spend quality time exploring Alaska’s wonderful coastal communities or get a glimpse of authentic local life. For an alternative to an Alaskan cruise, consider exploring the 49th state as Alaskans do—by state-run ferry. Serving travelers for 50 years, the “blue canoes” of the Alaska Marine Highway System provide a vital link to rural towns, sailing along 3,500 miles of coastline between Washington State and the Aleutian Islands. Ferries aren’t as fancy as cruise ships, of course. Most of them operate a small cafeteria-style restaurant; larger vessels, like the Columbia, also offer staterooms and dining rooms serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Still, it’s a good idea to pack extra food, drinks, games, and movies, and remember that wi-fi will be spotty at best. Yet what ferries lack in creature comforts, they more than make up for in value. After all, AMHS vessels offer multiple decks for viewing the same wildlife, glaciers, and rugged Alaska shoreline cruise passengers pay top dollar to see. Families have plenty of options when it comes to seeing Alaska by ferry. Here are three routes with definite kid appeal:
November 6, 2015 Anchorage In 5… Roughly the size of Delaware, the northernmost city in America has not only plenty of room, but lots to offer visitors to the state of the midnight sun.
November 6, 2015 Cruising Alaska? Alternatives to pricey excursions There are many low-cost and even free things to do in Alaska port towns, from hiking to exploring glaciers to learning about Alaska and Native culture.
November 5, 2015 Alaska senator again proposes renaming Mount McKinley to Denali Alaska's senior senator has once again introduced legislation to rename Mount McKinley, Denali.
November 5, 2015 Anchorage's Downtown Fishing Hole Alaska has some of the most beautiful, remote and prolific fishing spots in the world, but some would be surprised to learn that one of the most popular is in the heart of downtown Anchorage.
November 5, 2015 Taking the kids -- to Alaska's Camp Denali and celebrating a special anniversary Camp Denali's 60th anniversary has brought back one of its founders and many who have helped make this small, 18-cabin enclave one of the most iconic National Park lodges anywhere.
November 5, 2015 Taking the kids to celebrate July 4th Maybe this July 4th you'll be home marching or watching a local parade...or maybe you'll be celebrating some place new, joining in special and unique celebrations.
November 5, 2015 Alaska man plans year on uninhabited island The 40-year-old oil company employee and filmmaker from Anchorage will move to the mostly uninhabited Latouche Island in Alaska's Prince William Sound at the end of May, completing a dream he's been contemplating for 17 years.
November 5, 2015 Taking the Kids -- deep into Denali National Park in Alaska Camp Denali with its to-die-for views of Mt. Denali, when she came out of the clouds, proved one of the most memorable places we've ever visited, as much because of the lack of creature comforts as the location.
