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3 one-week Alaska itineraries from Anchorage—Kenai Peninsula, Denali & Fairbanks, and Valdez—with verified drive times, must-do stops, and stays in Palmer/Wasilla.
Planning a trip to Alaska? Here are the tools and resources we actually recommend to help you choose destinations, build your itinerary, and reduce stress.
Winter in Alaska is nothing short of magical. The snow transforms the state into a playground for adventure, swapping Alaska’s lush summer greens for a winter palette of fresh whites and icy blues.. As locals, we’ve come to cherish these crisp, snowy days and the unique experiences they bring. In this post, we’re sharing some…
Welcome to the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, or “The Mat-Su” as the locals call it! Located in the southcentral region of Alaska – north of Anchorage and south of Fairbanks – this area is filled with natural beauty and adventure. We live in and run several businesses in the Mat-Su Valley and we’re excited to share with…
Plus a few more that require a boat, train or helicopter Glaciers are often high on the list of things people want to see during a visit to Alaska. The good news is, wherever you are in Alaska, you probably will see a glacier. There are about 27,000 glaciers in Alaska but only a third…
The best way to explore Southcentral Alaska is to rent a car or RV and head out on your own. These 12 towns are easy to get to and offer loads of outdoor adventure and Alaska-style fun. We’ll suggest a few things to do in each town and let you know our favorite thing to…
Nestled at the tip of Resurrection Bay on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, Seward is easy to get to and offers stunning scenery and a long list of outdoor activities, making it a must-see for visitors to Alaska. Resurrection Bay is a fjord of the Gulf of Alaska. A fiord is a long, narrow inlet which was…
Valdez is a less frequently visited part of Alaska, but definitely one that should be on your list. We spent three days in Valdez and barely scratched the surface of all there is to do in this hidden Alaskan gem. The drive from Anchorage to Valdez takes you through high tundra, mountain passes and stunning…
Planning a trip to Alaska can be daunting because there is so much to see. The size of the state makes it difficult to experience it all in one trip. Valdez is one of the lesser visited areas in Alaska but you might want to take a closer look at this hidden gem. We spent…