surrounding Knik Glacier.

For a longer expedition into Alaska's backcountry, venture out on a

fly-in fishing trip or a fly-in bear viewing trip, which puts you safely in a place to see these
3,900-foot Mt. Alyeska. In summer, explore a meandering trail through a lush temperate
rainforest, or challenge yourself with a hike up Alyeska’s Northface for rewarding views of
situated around a main log lodge with a sprawling riverside deck. There’s no cable TV or
Internet, but you’re here for the fish, right? The lodge has access to the upper, middle and
habitat. Ice-laden waterways lead you toward tidewater glaciers spilling into the water from
the vast Harding Icefield. Learn more about the sights around you from a National Park
RUSTIC LUXURY AMONG THE
majestic giants fishing or foraging for food. surrounding mountains and glaciers. For some vertical excitement, hoist a mountain bike lower stretches of the river, so that you can target any fish from your wish list. On the Upper Ranger while enjoying a prime rib and salmon feast, freshly-prepared onboard and served IN ALASKA JAGGED PEAKS sk
ala a’s ALASKA’S
To Book: (907) 243-1595, flyrusts.com onto a chairlift and bomb down winding trails to the bottom, in Alaska’s only lift-accessed
bike park. Or just relax with a seven-minute ride to the top of the mountain aboard the tram,
end of the river, you’ll find reds (sockeye salmon), silvers (coho salmon), rainbow trout or
Dolly Varden, while the lower end has more silvers and king (chinook) salmon; optional
while you cruise. If your time in Seward is brief, Major Marine Tours also offers shorter
cruises that stay in the calm waters of Resurrection Bay. W I L D E R N E S S LO D G E S D E N A L I ( M T. M C K I N L E Y ) Visit Alaska’s NATIONAL PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS
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followed by a sumptuous meal at Seven Glaciers Restaurant (one of only three AAA four
diamond restaurants in Alaska) or the more casual approach at the Bore Tide Deli & Bar.
halibut charters in Resurrection Bay available to round out your experience. The lodge is run
by Alaska Wildland Adventures, a company that prides itself on ecotourism practices.
To Book: (907) 274-7300, majormarine.com N E A R A L A S K A’ S
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ALASKA’S WILDERNESS results in 1,610 skiable acres, with 76 named runs and trails. And just outside the resort,
more trails inspire cross-country skiing, snowshoe exploration and fat tire bike riding.
for Alaska’s outdoors, with an entertaining fishing tale thrown in here and there too.
To Book: (800) 478-4100, kenairiversidefishing.com
ALASKA’S FAMED See Alaska’s wide-open a dramatic wall of jagged YOU CAN DRIVE TO THESE FROM REMOTE
M U LT I - DAY J O U R N E Y S To Book: (800) 880-3880, alyeskaresort.com COASTAL BROWN BEARS spaces and dramatic peaks, anchored by ANCHORAGE OR FAIRBANKS Reach these parks by air taxi
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There’s so much to know about
getting out in Alaska’s wilderness. HAND-CRAFTED FLIGHTSEEING
symbol of the Alaskan wild. Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is just one mile from the Denali National Park
entrance. Built in the tradition of great national park lodges, it is full of natural wood, with
of the time, thanks to the company’s experienced pilots and its location just outside the park. In
just a 1-hour flightseeing trip you’ll see a large section of Denali National Park and “the Great
Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound, and the
Copper River Delta.
Katmai National Park & Preserve: View
brown bears at famed Brooks Falls and
Like most things in Alaska, we grow them FA L L A N D W I N T E R
Where to go? What to see? How to gear up? It’s important to have a trusted guide that can
GARMENTS FROM TALKEETNA big: up to 1,400 pounds. Seeing one, with its massive size and ferocious power, is 40-foot windows looking out to the mountains, and an outdoor deck that sits above the One.” As you take off, look out from your window seat inside the 6- or 8-passenger twin-engine AU R O R A V I E W I N G Denali State Park: South of Denali National volcanic Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.
Anchorage: 2.5 to 3 hr flight; Homer &
unforgettable. To see throngs of bears up close in their natural habitat is simply fascinating. impressive Nenana River Canyon. This is the best spot for exploring the park, whether on plane to see rivers winding down mountains and the multi-colored hues of Polychrome Pass Park and less crowded. Hikes lead to views of the
help you have an authentic experience in your comfort zone – and it’s a treat to end the day
A L A S K A N AT I V E Visit the small mountaineering town N O RT H O F FA I R BA N K S Alaska Range. Best known for scenic Byers Lake Kenai: 1 to 2 hr flight.
with a comfortable place to stay and a freshly-cooked meal. Alaska Wildland Adventures, In just an hour’s flight from Homer, you can get to remote areas where bears congregate in foot or on a bus tour down the Denali Park Road. merging into green tundra. Soon, the landscape becomes one of snow and ice, and Denali’s
KNITTING of Talkeetna, the starting point for their instinctive urge to fatten up before winter. Fly with family-owned Alaska Bear massive scale truly comes into view. You’ll keep climbing in elevation as you start circling the There’s no natural phenomenon that compares to the aurora, the and Kesugi Ridge Trail. Anchorage: 2.5 hr drive; Lake Clark National Park & Preserve:
considered a pioneer of ecotourism, offers small-group, multi-day journeys that highlight a There’s a lot see in Fairbanks, also known as the Gateway to the Arctic. The Fairbanks
C O O P E R AT I V E climbers challenging Denali, North Talkeetna: .5 hr drive; Fairbanks: 3.5 hr drive. Bear viewing & world class salmon fishing.
variety of ecosystems and topography. Most journeys are structured around three wilderness Adventures across Kachemak Bay and into Katmai National Park or Lake Clark National Park. Princess Riverside Lodge, along the shores of the Chena River, is an ideal basecamp for mountain and soaring over dramatic glaciers and jagged peaks. All the while, you’ll be listening colorful lights that dance unpredictably through the Arctic night. Also visit Dick Proenneke’s Cabin, made
Denali National Park: Home to Denali (Mt.
lodges: Kenai Riverside Lodge where you can fish or raft the famous Kenai River, Kenai One of Anchorage’s premier America's highest peak (elevation The scenery is a breathtaking mix of glassy backcountry lakes, cragged mountain peaks, all kinds of adventures. Learn about the city’s rich gold rush history, or just hang out on the to narration, with the pilot interjecting interesting tidbits along the way.
McKinley), big land mammals, and vast unspoiled famous in his book “One Man’s
massive ice fields, pebble beaches, and a wealth of rugged wilderness. Pilots are also fully To Book: (907) 683-2261, denaliair.com Alaska is the best place in the world to catch this rare and mystical event, which can be
Backcountry Lodge on the shores of Skilak Lake in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, and
downtown souvenir shops, 20,310 feet). lodge’s riverfront deck and enjoy the midnight sun.
experienced in a day trip or as a longer expedition. Northern Alaska Tour Company wilderness. Private vehicles are restricted in the Wilderness.” Anchorage: 2.5 hr flight;
Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge, the only lodge inside Kenai Fjords National Park. Daily activities trained bear guides with an avid interest in bear behavior. They’ve been visiting this area so park beyond mile 15; buses provide access. Homer & Kenai: 1 to 2 hr flight.
Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, just north of Talkeetna in Denali State Park,
include hiking, rafting, fishing, kayaking, talking with your naturalist guide, or rocking on the the Oomingmak Anchorage You can reach the summit too, on a flight with K2 long they can often point out ‘locals’ like Lefty (whose left ear is missing). You might see cubs offers aurora viewing tours from Fairbanks to Coldfoot, a remote town located in the Brooks
Anchorage: 5 hr drive or 8 hr train; Fairbanks: 2.5
offers superb views of North America’s tallest peak, Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley). Explore Mountain Range. Coldfoot is perfectly situated under the "auroral oval," where you’ll find
front porch listening to the sounds of Alaska. Journeys range from 2 to 11 days, with options Cooperative showcases the handiwork of Alaska Native knitters Aviation, the Denali Flightseeing Company. The nursing and playing, sows grazing on sedge grass, digging for clams at low tide, or fattening
the lodge's custom-built treehouse, raft the Chulitna River, or stroll captivating nature trails hr drive or 4 hr train.
that take you from Kenai all the way to Denali. A sample journey: who create ultra-soft and warm garments with a local fiber called family-owned-business has been operating Denali flight tours for more than 50 years, offering up on fish. Tours range from short and sweet (3-4 hrs) to full day expeditions (8-11 hrs), with impressive displays of northern lights. They start as faintly glowing bands of greenish white WILDERNESS
just outside the lodge. light, often appearing static and stationary. With increased intensity, auroras resemble Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: 13.2 million
extraordinary trips into the heart of the Alaska Range. Talkeetna is just a few hours from a classic option (5-7 hrs) that for most is just right. No hotels or facilities within
A sample journey: The Alaska Wildland Collection
Day 1: Depart Anchorage and travel to the Kenai Riverside Lodge
qiviut (“kiv-ee-ute”).
Anchorage, making it a superb day trip. K2 offers a variety of tours ranging from one to three To Book: (877) 522-9247, alaskabearviewing.com Located in Copper Center, Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge is a welcome DENALI ZERO- vertical curtains of shimmering light. At maximum intensity, these curtains form dramatic
arcs and spirals that can span the horizon. Watching the aurora is truly an amazing part of
acres, greatest collection of peaks over 16,000
ft., and massive glaciers. McCarthy/Kennicott is these parks. Most accessible
destination for visitors exploring Wrangell St. Elias, the largest national park in North
Day 2: Raft the Kenai River, then boat across the turquoise Skilak Lake to the Kenai
Harvested from musk-oxen (or oomingmak in the Inuit language), qiviut is spun into a yarn
that is warmer than wool, softer than cashmere and as lightweight as silk. A cooperative of
hours, each with the opportunity to add a glacier landing. The skilled pilots at K2 Aviation will
fly you deep into Denali National Park for unbelievable views of Denali, Mt. Foraker and Mt. America. Two-story windows and an expansive outdoor patio offer dramatic views of Mt. LANDFILL PROJECT an Alaska adventure – well worth the trip in fall or winter. From Fairbanks, you can fly or
jumping-off point to explore the abandoned
copper mine. Anchorage: 7 hr drive; Fairbanks: 8
only by small plane.
Backcountry Lodge Drum, Mt. Blackburn, the Klutina and Copper Rivers, and the park beyond. Fish the drive round-trip to Coldfoot or combine the two. If you want to spend a few nights searching hr drive.
around 200 knitters throughout Alaska make extremely high-quality hats, tunics, scarves and Hunter. Follow glacier rivers, over granite walls and through towering mountain passes to
Day 3: Explore the wilderness inside the Kenai Wildlife Refuge from the Backcountry Lodge more with this luxurious and rare yarn. You won’t find this type of souvenir anywhere else in discover secrets that can not be seen from the road. Often referred to as “once in a lifetime ALASKA’S GLACIER world-famous Copper River or visit the abandoned Kennicott copper mines. M I N I M I Z E WA S T E
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for the aurora, you’ll have time to pack in other activities during the day.
To Book: (800) 474-1986, northernalaska.com
Kenai Fjords National Park: View glaciers and Gates of the Arctic: 8.4 million acres in
Alaska’s Arctic to view caribou and birds
Day 4: Return to Kenai Riverside Lodge and hike the trails of the Chugach National Forest
Day 5: Head to Seward to board a catamaran bound for Kenai Fjords National Park and the Kenai
the world! Visit the Oomingmak shop for a wide selection featuring traditional patterns
unique to different regions of Alaska. Inspiration for these patterns came from ancient
experience,” a glacier landing beneath Denali's towering summit illustrates the sheer scale
of this surreal landscape. Denali's massive size puts everything else in perspective.
WONDERLAND Explore the famous fishing grounds of the Kenai and the Chugach National Forest from
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge in Cooper Landing. From the large deck, look down
VISIT ALASKA
marine wildlife. Visit via a day cruise from
Seward, or by camping and hiking near Exit and float mighty rivers.
Fjords Glacier Lodge designs found on parkas and ivory carvings, or from the natural world (ice ridges, otters, sea To Book: (907) 733-2291, flyk2.com on the turquoise waters of the Kenai River, home to the world’s largest salmon. Go fishing, Glacier. Anchorage: 2.5 hr drive or 4 hr train; Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve:
2 6 G L AC I E R More than 2.7 million visitors Fairbanks: 9 hr drive. Floating from Eagle to Circle is the most
Day 6: Beachcombing, kayaking, nature walks and more from the lodge
Day 7: Depart the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge and return to Anchorage via the
urchins). A purchase at Oomingmak Anchorage Cooperative provides much-needed income
to talented fiber artists in rural Alaska, and gives you a practical and beautiful reminder of
CRUISE IN PRINCE rafting, or hike nearby trails. Or, drive an hour south and take a day cruise from Seward
into Kenai Fjords National Park.
explore Alaska’s incredible ADVENTURE TO THE common way to experience the preserve.
WILLIAM SOUND
Alaska Railroad. your visit to the Last Frontier. To Book: 800-426-0500, princesslodges.com national parks each year and ARCTIC CIRCLE YOU CAN SEE THESE ON A CRUISE
Both towns are dirt-road accessible in
summer, but still very remote.
To Book: (800) 334-8730, alaskawildland.com To Visit: qiviut.com, (888) 360-9665. they leave behind OR MARINE FERRY
WHERE THE ROADS GLACIALLY-CARVED A day cruise in Prince
William Sound offers more than footprints. DAY A N D OV E R N I G H T Aniakchak National Monument and
Preserve: One of Alaska’s most remote

CAN’T TAKE YOU MARINE PLAYGROUND quintessential Alaskan But, there are easy ways to reduce waste while you travel:
S U M M E R TO U R S
F R O M FA I R BA N K S Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve: Protected bald national monuments; no campgrounds,
coastal scenery eagle habitat near Haines; see 3,000+ from trails, or facilities. Visit to float the
1. Refuse one-time use items such as straws and plastic bags.
FLIGHTSEEING WORLD-CLASS FISH THE DAY C R U I S E S I N and plenty of glacier action just south of Anchorage. 2. Bring or buy a reusable bag to carry your souvenirs and supplies. One third of Alaska lies October–February. Aniakchak River.
K E N A I FJ O R D S Bering Land Bridge National Preserve:
TOURS FROM
ANCHORAGE
RESORT, ALASKA WORLD-FAMOUS N AT I ONAL PARK Pass through gorgeous inlets and fjords and keep a look out for otters, bears, mountain
3. Bring or buy a reusable water bottle and coffee mug to refill.
4. Choose groceries with minimal packaging and recycle as you pack.
above the Arctic Circle, but Klondike National Historical Park: Commemorates
1898 Klondike Gold Rush. Hike historic Chilkoot This area protects a remnant of land
it is so vast and remote that
So many of Alaska’s amazing
STYLE KENAI RIVER Kenai Fjords National Park
goats, bald eagles, seals, and whales. Prince William Sound has the densest concentration
of tidewater glaciers in the world, giving you the best chance to witness them “calve”,
5. Opt for paperless tickets and receipts.
most people don’t get the chance to explore it – not even residents!
Trail or walk through the National Historic
District, 6 blocks of downtown Skagway.
bridge from Asia to North America.
Remote birding hot spot; few visitors to
6. Where recycle bins are available, please recycle properly. Recycling services are more often Serpentine Hot Springs.
is best explored from the sk
YEAR-ROUND RETREAT,
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places can only be sending ancient ice into the sea with a thunderous crash. Phillips Cruises & Tours Sitka National Historical Park: Alaska’s oldest
TROUT & SALMON available in larger cities than remote areas. If you pack it in, please pack it out.
discovered by flying. 45 MINUTES FROM FISHING FROM
water, where you’ll find (26 Glacier Cruise) has been sharing this magnificent area of Alaska with visitors from
Visit Alaska’s 7. Share these travel tips with your friends and family.
Adventurers have long been fascinated with the expansive beauty of this region, and even national park. See Tlingit and Haida totems in a Cape Krusenstern National Monument /
Noatak National Preserve / Kobuk Valley
ANCHORAGE plentiful wildlife and dramatic scenery, the result of powerful around the world since 1958. Today, guests board luxurious, high-speed catamarans for the today the journey north is heralded as a certificate-worthy accomplishment. From Fairbanks temperate rainforest and examples of Russian

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COOPER LANDING 8. Post photos on social media of how you reduce, reuse, and recycle while you travel. Tag National Park: These three remote parks
The views are vastly different from the signature 26 Glacier Cruise (5 hours) or the Glacier Quest (3.75 hours). A Chugach National (sometimes referred to as “Gateway to the Arctic”), you can experience the polar north on a colonial architecture.
glacial carving that created several deep, emerald green inlets #DontFeedTheLandfills. share a visitor center in Kotzebue.
air, revealing the pristine wilderness of Alaska's roadless backcountry. Alaskans count on Tucked up against the Forest Ranger provides narration on all cruises from Memorial Day through the end of the ea day trip or overnight excursion. With Northern Alaska Tour Company, travel by air or a Tongass National Forest: Largest national
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forest at 17 million acres. Home to glaciers, deep Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: 19.64
small seaplanes for access to fantastic scenery, fishing spots and premier wildlife viewing. Chugach Mountains and the world is practically
season, and all cruises include a hot meal, coffee, tea, and water. An evening Sunset Glacier About Denali Zero-Landfill Project guided ground tour along the Dalton Highway. These excursions focus on the natural
million acres of wilderness in northeast
For many visitors, a flightseeing trip like this is the highlight of their entire Alaska vacation. Climb aboard a stable catamaran for a 6- or 7.5-hour cruise with Major Marine Tours, a Cruise (3.5 hours) cruises to the face of the glaciers in Blackstone Bay while the Captain In 2015, Denali joined a pilot project to reduce waste, invest in sustainable solutions, and history and cultural heritage of the region. Visit the Brooks Mountain Range community of fjords, and old-growth temperate rainforest.
surrounded by national forest lies heaven. Alaska. Best known for the Porcupine
Rust’s Flying Service offers tours for every budget and schedule, ranging from an incredible family-owned business that has been guiding tours in the park for over 25 years. Or opt for narrates. Whittier is the Gateway to Prince William Sound and just a quick 90-minute drive educate visitors about easy ways to minimize their impact on the environment. What started as Coldfoot, gateway to the Gates of the Arctic National Park, or take a flight to the Nunamuit Glacier Bay National Park: Dramatic fjords and
the small community of Girdwood, Alaska. The emerald green Kenai River, surrounded by 3,000-foot snow-capped mountains, is home to
Caribou herd migration each year.
30-minute overview of Anchorage and the surrounding area to a whole day bear viewing or an 8.5-hour expedition that goes further into the park than any other tour. Bald eagles south of Anchorage. You’ll drive through the 2.5 mile Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the an in-park initiative, Zero-Landfill has spread to Denali’s gateway communities and across the Eskimo village of Anaktuvuk Pass. See the famed Trans Alaska Pipeline and the mighty impressive tidewater glaciers. See the park on a
fishing. Rust’s takes off and lands on Lake Hood, the largest and busiest seaplane base in the Just a short drive south of Anchorage, this is a haven for locals who enjoy its laid-back vibe all five species of Pacific salmon (including the world’s largest salmon) plus rainbow trout and soar above quiet coves and thousands of seabirds nest on rugged cliffs. Puffins comically longest vehicle / railroad tunnel in North America before reaching Whittier. You can also state. Find out how hotels and businesses are participating as you travel through Alaska and ask Yukon River. You’ll be amazed at the long days of light, the endless expanse of tundra, and cruise, or take a flight or state ferry into Gustavus.
world. Soar over glaciers and towering peaks in Denali National Park, explore massive and year-round diversions: hiking, mountain biking and skiing. At the center of it all is Dolly Varden. Stay at the Kenai Riverside Lodge, which is right on the road system a few dive into the water, as do porpoises and whales (six types are found here, including reach Whittier by coach or train for day cruises and by car for the evening cruise. if recycling is available. If not, bring your recyclables to Anchorage or Fairbanks where recycling the changing scenery the further north you travel. If you have three days, you can even get
tidewater glaciers in Prince William Sound, or discover the spectacular mountains Alyeska Resort, a luxury hotel situated amid towering spruce trees at the base of the hours from Anchorage but which maintains a remote feel. Sixteen comfortable cabins are humpbacks and orcas). Sea otters, sea lions and harbor seals also share this maritime To book: (907) 276-8023, 26glaciers.com is more available. denali.org/zerolandfill as far as the Arctic Ocean. To Book: (800) 474-1986, northernalaska.com

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