It’s not like Alaskans need any prompts to get out and do something as the days get longer and warmer. But it’s nice to know where the parties are. Here’s a quick recap of some fun community events — with some insider recommendations. Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival. Birders of all stripes will enjoy this early-May [...]

Don’t get me started on Alaska’s parks. Just when I recover from an exciting adventure, there’s another one on the horizon. Let’s review some highlights: a. Denali National Park. The first time I went to Denali National Park: It was raining all the way up in the car. As soon as we got off the [...]

Now is the time to gear up for special deals in Alaska’s national parks.

Sure, you can drive to several of our popular parks-and we’ll get to that. First, though, let’s talk about a deal to Lake Clark National Park. It’s just a hop, kip and a jump across Cook Inlet to get to the park. Still, most Alaskans never…

It’s too early to say “Spring has Sprung” here in Alaska. But any time the thermometer gets over 30 degrees, Alaskans think winter’s over. So, it’s time now to plan some springtime adventures…

It’s too early to say “Spring has Sprung” here in Alaska. But any time the thermometer gets over 30 degrees, Alaskans think winter’s over. So, it’s time now to plan some springtime adventures. Some of my favorite adventures feature the Alaska Marine Highway. Southcentral travelers know the ferry sails from Whittier to Valdez, Cordova and [...]