Alaska is a land of contrasts and extremes, where each season brings a completely different experience and mood. It is a place where the sun can linger for nearly 24 hours in the summer and barely ...

With new ships and new trips in the state, the upcoming summer season will be prime time for Alaska.

To say Alaska captures the traveler’s imagination is probably an understatement. The Great Land has long fascinated travelers, and it doesn’t take mental gymnastics to understand the appeal. Whether ...

The aurora visible from west Fairbanks on Nov. 11, 2025. The northern lights are a huge draw for tourists in the dark, winter months. Travel industry experts expect Alaska to have a softer tourism ...

Imagine standing beneath a sky alive with swirling greens, purples, and reds—nature's own light show, the aurora borealis. Alaska, with its vast, dark skies and prime location beneath the auroral oval ...

Almost two-thirds of national parkland in the United States—more than 41 million acres—is located in the 49th state. “To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the ...

Every Alaskan knows the pride of seeing someone visit our state for the first time. They step off a plane or cruise ship, take a breath of fresh air and can hardly believe what they see: mountains, ...

From expedition ships like Lindblad and HX, to family-friendly Norwegian Cruise Lines and luxury small ships like Seabourn, these are the best Alaska cruises.