Alaska Vacation

El Dorado Gold Mine - Fairbanks, Alaska

Travel Writer — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:22:39 +0000

The Lure of Alaska. Today people visit the state of Alaska because they know about its remarkable beauty and scenery, its fascinating native peoples, the wide variety of wildlife in its forests and surrounding waters, and to taste its wonderful native specialty foods. Originally, however many people traveled to Alaska to benefit from its natural resources, such as animal skins and pelts, bountiful fish and gold and mineral deposits. (more…)

Baranov Museum - Kodiak, Alaska

Travel Writer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:17:35 +0000

Historic Alaska. Alaska is one of America’s fifty states, but it wasn’t always populated strictly by American citizens. The state’s many diverse natural regions have distinct and ancient populations of native peoples, the area was also considered Russian territory for many years, and the history of the state is full of the influences of the various peoples and cultures who have settled there. (more…)

Alaska Museum of Natural History - Anchorage, Alaska

Travel Writer — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:58:54 +0000

The Natural History of Alaska. The history of Alaska frequently brings to mind the native peoples, the “Gold Rush” period and the remarkable ice fields and glaciers still at work today. Where can someone go to get a good summary of the state’s cultural, ecological and geological history? (more…)

Pioneer Park - Fairbanks, Alaska

Travel Writer — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:06:52 +0000

Dinner and a Show – Alaska Style. In the year 1967, the Alaskan Centennial Exposition was held in Fairbanks to celebrate the Alaska Purchase. As part of the celebration “Alaskaland” was constructed. It is an enormous, forty four acre, park full of historic buildings, museums, and activities meant to celebrate, educate and inform all of the city’s visitors about the remarkable features of Alaska and Alaskan history. (more…)

Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum - Anchorage, Alaska

Travel Writer — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:52:52 +0000

Flying Into History. There are roads all over the state of Alaska, but not all of them can take people to many of the state’s towns or villages. Even today, some areas can be reached much more easily by air than by land. If it weren’t for the enduring dedication of “bush pilots” who hazard the unique winds and weather of the region, a great portion of Alaska would have never flourished. Not only did pilots bring supplies and mail to the many remote areas of the state, but they frequently carried life saving medicines and made emergency rescues with their aircraft. (more…)

White Pass and Yukon Route Railway - Skagway, Alaska

Travel Writer — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:18:25 +0000

Travel the White Pass & Yukon Route Railway for an Exciting Adventure. Skagway’s White Pass & Yukon Route Railway is a popular and enjoyable way to experience incredible scenic and historic attractions of Alaska. The White Pass & Yukon Route is known as the "Scenic Railway of the World," and after your excursion, you’ll understand why. (more…)

Alaska Cruise - Ketchikan, Alaska

Travel Writer — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:59:52 +0000

Cruising the inside passage with ports of call including Ketchikan is a wonderful family vacation. You may have seen an ad on TV wherein a small child and an adult are seated together for dinner on a cruise ship. As the child stares at the unknown adult, no words are spoken and the adult begins to become uncomfortable. This was standard dining on most cruise ships until Norwegian Cruise developed Freestyle dining. Thus, you can choose the restaurant, the time, and the seating arrangements for you and your family. (more…)

Kenai Fjords National Park - Seward, Alaska

Travel Writer — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:45:12 +0000

Visiting Kenai Fjords National Park

Fjords are natural wonders in their own right, formed by glacial action in mountainous areas near coastlines. Most people think they will have to travel to Norway to see them up close, but at Kenai Fjords National Park visitors can take boat rides, drive or hike along the edge of active glaciers and view many fjords and inlets. (more…)

Seward Highway - Anchorage, Alaska

Travel Writer — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:19:53 +0000

Exploring the Seward Highway
You might find it hard to believe that a highway can be an attraction, but the Seward Highway is just that. The Seward Highway is one of the most beautiful drives in Alaska and each year thousands of visitors drive it to explore the beautiful vistas, the Chugach Mountains and the waters of Turnagain Arm. This two lane highway is a drive unlike any other. You do have the option to take a train down the highway, but you miss the experience of being able to stop and see things up close. (more…)

Salmon Fishing on the Kenai River - Kenai, Alaska

Travel Writer — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:11:20 +0000

Salmon Fishing on the Kenai River
Southern Alaska is perhaps best known for their excellent salmon fishing rivers. Anchorage’s streams and rivers are home to other fish as well, including trout and char. However, on the Kenai River, near Girdwood and Anchorage, you’ll find some of the best salmon fishing in the world. (more…)