Tips & Tricks
Totem Heritage Center (601 Deermount Street, Ketchikan) – this cultural center preserves & perpetuates the living artistic traditions of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian (native Alaskan) peoples that gave rise to the original totem poles on display, and provides the opportunity to discover and learn more about their significance. The center’s knowledgeable staff and interpretive […]
Chena Rivers State Recreation Area (3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks) – this is a great place to see moose or launch a canoe, kayak or raft on the Chena River. The Angel Rocks Trailhead is located in the Chena River State Recreation Area, and an eight-mile hike leads to nearby Chena Hot Springs Resort, where tired […]
Totem Bight State Historical Park – this park was originally created by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression under President Roosevelt to create jobs. The remains of Native American Totem poles were collected by the CCC from abandoned native villages around Southeast Alaska. The Alaska Natives were recruited to carve replicas of […]
Glacier Dog Sledding with Anchorage Helicopter Tours — Stunning scenery, a thrilling ride and happy puppies: this tour out of the Anchorage area offers an unbeatable combination of classic Alaska experiences that will delight families or—really, anybody. Taking a total of about 90 minutes, and running from mid-May to early September, this tour includes […]
Portage Glacier Cruise — Just an hour’s drive from Anchorage, the MV Ptarmigan lets you get within 300 feet of the towering ice wall called Portage Glacier. You can also book a narrated motorcoach tour to take you to Portage Glacier. This excursion is run by Gray Line Alaska. Check their website for updated rates […]
Sitka National Historical Park (103 Monastery Street, Sitka, AK 99835) – this park preserves the site of a battle between invading Russian traders and indigenous Tlingit locals. Park visitors are awed by Tlingit and Haida totem poles standing along the park’s scenic coastal trail, and the restored Russian Bishop’s House speaks of Russia’s little-known colonial […]