If you’re thinking of traveling to Alaska no doubt you’ve considered a cruise – they’re one of the best ways to see the state! Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re booking to make sure you’ve got the right cruise down:
Look at the Activities: Even in a state like Alaska, the options are varied. Pick a boat that stops where you want to stop and also offers activities booked ON BOARD – this can save you money haggling once you disembark.
Ask for Extras: One of the greatest things about cruises is the cost – they can be quite cheap. If you can stomach it, wait until last minute to book and ask to be upgraded if you’re celebrating something special. Balcony rooms, rooms with Satellite packages and even Jacuzzi suites are yours for the taking.
Pack Well: Yes, it’s Alaska but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be -30 degrees everywhere. Pack in layers and be sure to remember that the boat’s going to be heated WELL – you may need lighter attire than you initially think.

Alaska has some of the most amazing National Parks in the United States. Denali National Park is a fantastic place for mountain climbing, hiking or backpacking. The breathtaking views are worth your visit, and you can view massive glaciers as well as wildlife. Grizzly bears, wolves, caribou and moose make for some excellent photos.

Kenai Fjords National Park consists of beautiful valleys that were carved from glaciers. The sea waters now fill these valleys, and Read the rest of this entry »

Places with snow and colder temperatures are brilliant places to visit during the non-peak season. You will be missing out if you did not visit Alaska in the winter. The fun does not stop just because the temperature drops. People live a life outdoors in colder climates all over the world. Why should the temperature affect your holiday destination choices?

Take a some notes on a few unknown facts. Many places in Alaska are relatively temperate in comparison to other colder climate states and countries. You can handle 20 degrees Fahrenheit for a few hours at a Read the rest of this entry »

The great state of Alaska is one of the true final frontiers on the planet with vast tracts of wilderness, snowcapped mountains, tundra flats, heavy forests, rivers and streams and its rugged coastline is longer than the other 49 states combined. Alaska is a major destination for rugged adventurers traveling to the back country for hunting big game, fishing for trout and salmon, photographing the primal landscape or just to observe the multitude of wildlife in its natural state. Read the rest of this entry »

The Juneau Ice field Glaciers is a ice field that is situated north of Juneau, Alaska. It is the fifth largest ice field in the Western Hemisphere. It stretches over five hundred miles of land. You can walk up any valley and see a transformation. The rainforest disappears and ice stretches for miles. Devil’s paw is considered the ice field’s highest peak. It is on the Alaska Canada border. It feeds many glaciers. It is a majestic sight. Read the rest of this entry »