Alaska TravelGram

Plan now to fly around the state on Era Aviation for less!We flew back from Fairbanks on the Beech 1900-D. These great fares are available for travel through Aug. 3 only, so book ‘em right away at flyera.com Anchorage-Kodiak   $109 ea. way Anchorage-Cordova   $99 ea. way Anchorage-Fairbanks  $91 ea. way Anchorage-Bethel   $149 [...]

Time to get on board the Alaska Railroad and ride to Denali this summer from Anchorage or Fairbanks. Spend two nights–that gives you time to take the LONG tour (Tundra Wildlife Tour) into the park, plus a raft trip on the Nenana River. Gray Line of Alaska features private rail cars (the McKinley Explorer). Full-dome [...]

Really–we had a great time riding the tram.  Gosh–the observation deck near Seven Glaciers Restaurant is 2,300 feet. And there’s a glorious, bird’s-eye view of Turnagain Arm! We love Girdwood, home to Alyeska Resort. You will, too. After taking your 2,300-foot  ride up the mountain, grab a bite to eat at the Glacier Express. Spend [...]

Ya, it’s counter-intuitive to be outside of Alaska. But face it–the weather in Anchorage is TERRIBLE. That said, it’s 90 degrees here in Seattle. We’ve been out on the water, on the bikes–anything to keep cool. There’s lots going on, too. Seafair is about to start. The Blue Angels are in town. I’m headed to [...]

Win a free practice (see below)! It’s true: a sustained yoga practice makes you a better traveler. Aside from the physical benefits, the mental practice enables me to suffer the many indignities of travel that simply are a part of the experience these days. I love to travel–that’s clear. But getting there can be a [...]

Now is your chance to drive part of the Alcan Highway! Avis has a herd of stranded rental cars down in Skagway, just waiting for folks to drive them up the Alcan to Anchorage or Fairbanks. Here’s how it works. First–show up in Skagway on Aug. 20 or later. Then, pick up your car at [...]

Ooops. It’s not just “Hawaii”. It’s Mai Tais. OK–so “Cruise, Baseball and Mai Tais”. What have they got in common? Hmmm…Kelly Jo at USTravel has travel specials for all of the above. Love it!! Batter up! Okay–full disclosure. I’m headed to SAFECO field next week to see the Mariners stand up to the Toronto Blue [...]

If you haven’t sailed on the Riverboat Discovery in Fairbanks–you’re missing out. They really do a nice job, sailing from their dock on the Chena River. It merges with the Tanana River out of town and they cruise to a reconstructed “Native Alaskan” Village. Learn about how the Athabascan people live, what they eat, how [...]

Sea otters, Steller seals and MORE! Elizabeth, the Alaska SeaLife Center‘s Mammalogist, takes us on a tour of the highlights! Update: I’m sorry to note that Skittle, the rescued sea otter featured in our video, has died in a tragic accident. Our best wishes go to the staff of the Alaska SeaLife Center and to [...]