Explore the Majestic Beauty of Alaska: Your Ultimate Destination

Alaska

Land Of Volcanoes And Ethereal Beauty

Alaska is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights. From mountains to sea fjords to Alaska's vast hinterland, the 49th state is a photographer's dream. Alaska is a land of volcanoes. Alaska is often called the "Land of Volcanoes" because of its seismic activity. The state has over 130 volcanoes, perfect to explore more about volcanoes. Ninety of them are believed to be active, with the last eruption occurring within the last 10,000 years.

Best time to visit: Jun-To-Sep
Things to do: Climb Mount McKinley, Go fishing at Ship Creek, Sight the 'Blue Babe', Take the Kenai Fjords Tours

HOW TO REACH ALASKA

Flight - Several major airlines, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Alaska Airlines, serve Anchorage, Alaska's largest city and major transportation hub. There are direct flights from Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle and more. You can also fly to Fairbanks or Juneau, but these smaller airports have fewer flights each day.

Ferry -
The Alaska State Ferry plays an important role in connecting many small communities in Southeast Alaska. The ferry also runs from Bellingham, Washington to Alaska and the 48 mainland states. It takes over 36 hours to reach Alaska, but it is a scenic journey and the ferry can accommodate vehicles, making it a unique option for a self-drive Alaska vacation.

Road -
Alaska is connected to Lower 48 by a road. Most drivers head north to Canada to connect to Alaska Highway or "Arkan". This highway runs from Dawson Creek in British Columbia to Delta Junction in Alaska. There is no bus or coach service between the continent and Alaska.

HOW TO GET AROUND

Charter Plane -
Scheduled flights are cheaper than charter flights, and Alaska Airlines offers a surprisingly extensive list of destinations. The rest are served by several smaller airlines, including Alaska Seaplanes, PenAir, Ravn Alaska and Taquan Air.

Boat -
Alaska's waterways, with their tightly packed islands and terrain-shaping glaciers sliding down mountainsides to kiss the sea, have an obvious allure. And many of Alaska's ports and cities are inaccessible by road, providing another reason to avoid dry lands and head to the high seas.

Bicycle -
For those who like to ride their bikes, Alaska offers a variety of biking adventures on paved roads under the Arctic sun, with bike rides available until midnight if desired. For an additional fee you can ride your bike on the ferry on the Alaska Marine Highway and it's a great way to explore small towns without renting a car.

Bus -
There is neither a nationwide bus network nor a greyhound, but various shuttle buses (usually his 12-passenger van) operate on most of Alaska's major highways during the summer, although they do run daily.