The Strenuous Hike Up Rendezvous Peak, above Anchorage, Alaska
For my final adventure in Alaska, I wanted to do something especially remarkable. It was just a few hours until…
Independence Mine State Historical Site, Alaska
What's not to love about a visit to Independence Mine? You get to drive up to (or at least, near)…
Sutton, Alaska: Alpine Historical Park
About an hour away from Anchorage, you can stop along the Glenn Highway for a history lesson. The remnants of…
Driving the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway, Matanuska Glacier and Lion’s Head
Driving the Glenn Highway is like driving through Alaska's postcards. You'll see one scene after another along this road, that…
Gakona, Alaska: A Night in an authentic Roadhouse, near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Want an unforgettable Alaskan experience? Curious what it was like to travel the state 50, 75, even 100 years ago?…
Driving the eastern end of the Denali Highway, to Maclaren Pass
Just when you think your driving adventure in Alaska can't get any more remote or lonely, you come upon a…
The End of the Alaska Highway: Delta Junction
Anyone who enjoys taking a road trip has, no doubt, thought about the ultimate drive... the drive to Alaska. The…
Big Delta State Historical Park, Richardson Highway, Alaska
The drive down the Richardson Highway is a long one, so it makes sense to stop and experience some of…
Driving the Richardson Highway, Fairbanks to Gakona
Headed south from Fairbanks, the Richardson Highway gets more beautiful, the further you drive. You're truly out in the wilderness…
Knotty and Nice: Visiting Santa at North Pole, Alaska, and then the Knotty Shop
Want to visit Santa at the actual North Pole? Forget about it! The security screenings are ridiculous. And unless you…