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.
Denali Flightseeing - South Face McKinley
Fly over the lush Susitna Valley and enter the ice age world of the Alaska Range inlcuding the south face of Mt. McKinley, Ruth Gorge, the deepest in the world and filled with a 4,000 foot thick river of ice.
Anchorage Highlights Tour
Visit Anchorage's historical points of interest and experience Alaskan culture during this three-hour guided tour. Includes a stop at the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where traditional Alaskan Native customs are displayed and five distinct lifestyles are depicted.
Suggested Itineraries: Alaska
In Anchorage, just when you think you're in a northern version of the USA (Kmart: check; Wal-Mart: check; Computer City: check), a black bear will unexpectedly join you for tea; or 20 hours come and go without the sun setting; or you don't see the sun at all; or a wolf slays a yearling moose in the park.
Juneau isn't the most accessible of capital cities: you can't reach it by road and every year 200 scheduled flights never make it into the city due to bad weather. Once there, though, you'll find much to like in this Arctic 'little San Francisco' with a picture-pretty skyline.
Grand Highlights Tour & Glacier Cruise
From USD $105.00
Explore the highlights of Alaska with this tour showcasing the city of Anchorage, the scenic Seward highway and finally a cruise through Portage Bay.
Day Hikes on Alaskan Backcountry Trails
Hike an established trail into the backcountry surrounding Anchorage to amazing views of the city and countryside.