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Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is located in the southern part of Alaska not far from the capital of Juneau.

The sleepy little town of Skagway is located miles northeast of Juneau just west of the Canadian border at British Columbia. The island features a typical maritime climate; cool summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures range from 45 to 67 while the winter temperatures average 18 to 37. Skagway gets less rain than most […]

The Matanuska-Susitna Valley (aka the Mat-Su Valley) is located in southern Alaska. This stunning region is surrounded by mountains, rivers, glaciers and so much more. Great view of famous Mount McKinley are easily seen. Go hike a glacier, dog-sledding, river rafting and so much more.

Girdwood is a dynamic ski resort community near the city of Anchorage. This amazing area lies at the foot of the Chugach Mountains and near the Cook Inlet. Girdwood is just 38 miles southeast of Anchorage.

Alaska is truly a special place, it has been said that the people that chose to live in Alaska are trying to run away from something and avoid it, or that these people are trying to get as far away from society as they possibly can. Alaska is still, without a doubt, one of the […]

Alaska is the last great wild wilderness of America. It also happens to be a great place to have a go at some ice climbs that will make your legs do the Elvis.

An Alaska cruise can be the most memorable vacation you ever take. Part of what makes a glacier cruise so special are the shore excursions - the activities you select to do in each of the three or four ports you dock at.