Rainbow over a lake the size of Lake Tahoe.Photo by Anonymous
View of the Hubbard GlacierPhoto by isa, United Kingdom
Skagway Bazaar in SkagwayPhoto by isa, United Kingdom
Ketchikan HarborPhoto by isa, United Kingdom
River in AlaskaPhoto by isa, United Kingdom
View of the Hubbard GlacierPhoto by isa, United Kingdom
A view of Ketchikan from the waterPhoto by isa, United Kingdom
The beautiful Inner PassagePhoto by isa, United Kingdom
Some of the plant life in the Alaskan rain forestPhoto by isa, United Kingdom
People taking pictures on the Skagway RailwayPhoto by isa, United Kingdom
Overlook from a Skagway Railroad tripPhoto by isa, United Kingdom
Icy Strait Point in AlaskaPhoto by isa, United Kingdom
Delightful!Photo by Tom F, USA
Terrific!Photo by Tom F, USA
Orca whale Photo by Mark P
Just look how blue this ice is. This was so amazin...Photo by Toni G, USA
Huge!Photo by Tom F, USA
Over easy!Photo by Tom F, USA
We didn't expect to see the orca's this time of ye...Photo by Toni G, USA
This guy and the captain know exactly where these ...Photo by Toni G, USA
Alaska
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Alaska Travel Tips
No, it isn't just the mountains, sparkling lakes or glaciers that draw travelers to Alaska but the magic in the land, its mystical boreal pull. It's a place that ignites the imaginations of people who live in the city but long to wander in the woods.
The exploitation of natural resources, particularly oil, is a hot topic in Alaska, concentrating the juicy issue of a coveted independence from Washington, DC, the concerns of environmental groups, the desire for economic wealth and the rights of the indigenous population.
Ketchikan Seaplane Flights
Near the southern tip of the Alaskan panhandle is the city of Ketchikan, hugging the coastline of Revillagigedo Island. It’s a popular cruise ship destination, with a charming historic quarter and ... Continue Reading »
Ketchikan Suggested Itineraries
The first port of call on the fabled Alaska Marine Highway, frontier Ketchikan is a fishing and timber town with a rich Native Alaskan heritage. Get the lowdown on totems and wildlife, and learn ... Continue Reading »
Skagway Suggested Itineraries
Make Skagway your base to follow in the footsteps of the Tlingit people and the gold prospectors who headed off from the port to the Yukon in the roaring days of the 1890s. Tour the 100 century-old ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Alaska: Suggested Itineraries
Put down the crampons! You don’t need to buy specialist equipment or join an Arctic expedition to the get the best out of Alaska. Day 1: Anchorage Start in the largest city of the largest state. ... Continue Reading »
Alaska Glaciers
The vast expanse of the largest state in the Union offers sightseeing on a truly impressive scale. Did you know that half of the world’s glaciers are in Alaska? And the good news is you don’t have to ... Continue Reading »
Juneau Suggested Itineraries
The Alaskan capital, Juneau has a tangible sense of history and contemporary charm. Gateway to the region’s otherworldly glacial landscapes, the city has heaps of gold-rush memorabilia as the site of ... Continue Reading »
Sitka Suggested Itineraries
Sitka has the interesting distinction of having been continuously settled for thousands of years, and thus, for being the oldest city in the Northwest. The city itself is a rich cultural blend of ... Continue Reading »
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