United States / Alaska 

Wow! A restaurant this good essentially in the middle of nowhere (OK not that far from Denali) this place can give any eatery in any city a run for it’s money.

This is generally considered one of those can’t-miss-dining experiences in the world. Located across Kachemak Bay in the settlement of Halibut Cove, you’ll jump aboard the Danny J (a restored antique fishing boat) and take the short cruise over. The seating is all outdoors on a big deck (no matter what the weather, dress accordingly). […]

This local hangout across the channel from Juneau serves up the best pizza in town, along with a good selection of draft beers and tasty cocktails.

Big windows offer great views of the town and the ocean, and the restaurant serves up tasty food at reasonable prices, as well as several local draft beers and a good wine list.

Our favorite brewery in Alaska is located in downtown beer. They brew a wide selection of tasty beers, including an impressive variety of different styles. They also serve up tasty pub snacks.

One of the best places to eat in Skagway, the Skagway brewing company offers excellent food, as well as a selection of locally made craft beer.

On the way to Seward from Anchorage this is a good stop as they have a variety of animals in a level location. They are dedicated to wildlife rehab

Stop in to learn the history of Skagway and the struggles of stampeders to get to the Klondike gold fields. Also grab a map for Skagway’s historic walking tour.

You should not visit Ketchikan without seeing the historic and beautiful totems from the Tlingit culture. There are 3 places to see totems in Ketchikan: Totem Bight State Park, Totem Heritage Center, and Saxman Totem Park. Totem Bight State Park, located north of town, is set on a lovely peninsula with a long house and […]

This is a fascinating area near Seward. Nice flat walk to view of the Exit Glacier (off of massive ice filed above). The years of where the glacier was in the past are marked so you can really appreciate the rapid retraction

One of the most accessible glaciers in Alaska this is just a short drive from town and an impressive sight (though rapidly retreating). Take the relatively short Nugget falls trail for great views or with more time consider the West Glacier trail In bear season the steep creek trail takes you to salmon spawning and […]

This saloon offers a short tour of the former bordello in Skagway and is a good place to eat. If you are there when a lot of people (a cruise ship day) you may want to stop in and reserve in advance.

This railroad was completed in 1900 to take miners to the Klondike for the Yukon Gold Rush. It was truly a masterful feat of engineering. Before the railroad stampeders had to brave the arduous Chilkoot White Pass Trail (on which a disturbing number of pack animals died). Today you can ride the same trains up […]

If you have decent weather (there is a 1 in 3 chance) a flight from Talkeetna on the way up (or back) to Denali National Park is THE way to really see th mountain. You will fly along massive glaciers and over dramatic ridges – flying completely around the mountain before landing on a glacier […]

Spending time with coastal brown bears in Katmai National Park is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you shouldn’t miss.

This remarkable tour combines stunning landscapes and amazing opportunities to view wildlife. It’s one of the best national park tours we’ve been on. Your all-day tour will begin at the dock below the Glacier Bay Lodge and take you through the park’s coves and fjords so you can see some of the spectacular glaciers up close.

Misty Fjords National Monument can only be reached by air or sea. Unless you have time to spend a night in the wilderness, the best way to see it is by a flightseeing trip from Ketchikan.

Take an all day trip out to Aialik Bay. On the way out see beautiful scenery, tons of wildlife (orcas, humpback, whales, sea otter, seals, mountain sheep on our trip) then get into your kayak and kayak through a bay full of icebergs to the calving Aialik glacier.

The Tonglen Lake Lodge is a spectacularly beautiful location just a few miles down the road from the entrance to Denali National Park.

Charming old craftsman house filled with period furniture in downtown Juneau across the street from the capital. There was quite a variation in room quality however – opt for one of the upstairs rooms or suites. Very good breakfast.

This is the only lodging in Glacier Bay Park. There’s a series of nice rooms in the trees overlooking the water connected by boardwalks to the main lodge area. The lodge itself has a good dining room – which is good because there is no other dining option nearby. The lodge has a bus that […]

About a ten minuted drive north of central Ketchikan, the Black Bear in is a beautiful and comfortable place to stay.

Located in a convenient downtown Anchorage spot, this bed and breakfast has extremely comfy beds, a tasty and healthy breakfast, and a great view. It also offers free onsite parking, which isn’t always a given in Anchorage.

This is the only lodging in Glacier Bay National Park. There’s a series of nice rooms in the trees overlooking the water connected by boardwalks to the main lodge area.