Posts Tagged ‘Alaska Railroad’

Nerd’s Eye View on the ground in Alaska!

3rd September

2010

written by scott

That’s right. Pam Mandel, travel blogger extraordinaire, is in Alaska this week taking in the highlights. Kennicott. Kantishna. The Anchorage Museum. The Alaska Railroad. So–where else could I take her aside from Alaska’s culinary peak? That’s right: Moose’s Tooth Pizza and Brewpub. HA! Check out her travel blog, Nerdseyeview.com . A passport. A camera. A ukelele. (Uh-huh…right). And now…a beer! Photos: Above, hoisting the first of several “tasters” in our “beer flight” at Moose’s Tooth. Right: The Anchorage Hilton is a two-bear hotel!

Tags: Alaska Railroad, Anchorage Hilton, Moose's Tooth, nerdseyeview.com, Pam Mandel

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All A-b-o-a-r-d-!

25th August

2010

written by scott

In addition to the great Spencer Glacier Whistlestop tours, the Alaska Railroad features some special trains this fall, including:

The Fair Train

This is a great way to travel from Anchorage to see the Alaska State Fair in Palmer August 27, 28, 29 & September 3, 4, 5. The Railroad has a special website with schedules and rates. It’s just a 90-minute ride up to Palmer–and you can miss all the traffic!

The Great Alaskan Beer Train

Caution–this train sells out! Call right away to book this special ride on Oct. 2. (907)265-2494. The Microbrew Express travels 80 miles roundtrip from Anchorage to Portage and features an impressive assortment of the finest local microbrews and incredible scenery of Turnagain Arm. The fare includes roundtrip rail, 6 half pints of the Brewhouse’s best drafts and an array of hors d’oeuvres.

Train departs Anchorage Depot at 4pm and returns at 8:30pm.

Spencer Glacier Whistlestop! Don’t miss your chance this year to hike up to Spencer Glacier from the railroad stop. It’s a great daytrip! Here’s a special link to pay just $129 for this great trip (including the raft trip down the Placer River!).

Tags: Alaska Railroad, Beer, Fair, Spencer, train

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Whistlestop Railroad Tour of Spencer Glacier

16th August

2010

written by scott

Got some great railroad and glacier pics while entertaining guests. Hop aboard the Alaska Railroad at Portage for the quick ride up to Spencer Glacier.

You’ve got three options: walk around with a U.S. Forest Service guide who can give you some insight into the surroundings, the glacial activity, the rivers and the critters in the area. Or, you can take a float trip or a canoe trip with Chugach Adventure Guides down the Placer River.

Or, you can wander off on your own up the path to the glacier. You’re welcome to camp in the valley. Or, you can use the 2-3 hour window to get an up-close view of Spencer Glacier. That’s what we did.

Any option is a good one. Take advantage of the Alaska Railroad‘s special: $129 for your train ride, a lunch and a float trip or canoe trip. This is a great daytrip. In the canoes, you can paddle a little closer to the glacier. The float trip goes for about five river miles.

Call the Alaska Railroad today (800) 544-0552 and make plans to visit Spencer Glacier!

All A-b-o-o-a-r-d-!

Tags: Alaska Railroad, chugach adventure guides, Placer River, Spencer Glacier, Whistlestop

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Gary Line: Best-bargain rail-n-stay

6th August

2010

written by scott

Gray Line of Alaska has some AWESOME rail-n-stay bargains:

a. Anchorage-Talkeetna. Ride the Great Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Talkeetna aboard the mega-dome McKinley Explorer rail cars. The coach will pick you up at the station in Talkeetna for your trip the McKinley Princess Lodge–right on the Chulitna River. Remember–this place has the MOTHER of all decks. It’s the closest hotel to Mt. McKinley–incredible views. As low as $135 per person, double occupancy, includes roundtrip rail, overnight accommodations.

b. Anchorage-Denali National Park. Get on board in Anchorage and keep riding the rails past Talkeetna up to Denali National Park. This tour includes overnight accommodations at Denali, plus roundtrip rail. Take optional bus tour into the park, go flightseeing or raft the river! As low as $239 per person, double.

c. Three days/two nights along the rail belt! Your package includes overnight accommodations at both Talkeetna and Denali National Park. You’ll see Denali from two sides! Check it out at Graylinealaska.com ! Priced from $299 per person, double!

Call (888) 452-1737 now to make your reservations to see more of Alaska with Gray Line!

Tags: Alaska Railroad, Denali, Gray Line, McKinley Explorer, mt. mckinley, princess, rail, Talkeetna

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VIDEO: Alaska Railroad Spencer Whistlestop tour

5th August

2010

written by scott

We took a ride on the Alaska Railroad. All the live-long day! Great fun–scenic hike–big ice. Check out the video! The tour with the float trip is on sale right now, for as little as $129 per person. That includes round-trip rail from Portage, lunch and float trip or canoe trip! Call now for reservations (800)544-0552.