McCarthy Road Drive in Alaska: How Hard Is It, Is It Worth It?- To see the main sights in Wrangell St. Elias National Park you might be looking to drive the McCarthy Road. The McCarthy Road stretches 60 miles from the town of Chitina to McCarthy. This road can be intimidating to most as you…
Where To Eat and Drink in Talkeenta, Alaska
The Best Places To Eat and Drink in Talkeenta, Alaska- Talkeetna, Alaska is a charming small town. Many visitors stop here on the way to Denali National Park or to take a tour of Alaska’s rugged landscape. Talkeetna is small but offers a lot of great and unique restaurants, drinks, and shops. We actually visited…
Hiking to Root Glacier in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Alaska
Hiking to Root Glacier in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, Alaska- Hiking the Root Glacier Trail in McCarthy, Alaska was one of our favorite things to do in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. This park is known for the Kennicott Mine Town and being the largest national park in the United States. It is hard…
Lion’s Head View Trail: The Best Hike To View the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska
Lion’s Head View Trail: The Best Hike To View the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska- This scenic hike is one not to miss! The Lion’s Head Trail is near the famous Matanuska Glacier. It is a short drive from Anchorage, making it the best day hike from Anchorage, Alaska. This article will give you all the…
The Best Plane Tour in Alaska: Talkeetna Air Taxi
Talkeetna Air Taxi Plane Tour in Alaska- When planning our trip to Alaska we wanted to splurge on something we typically never do, a plane tour. We have always been places that offered plane tours but never thought they were worth it. In Alaska we thought differently, Alaska’s rugged landscape means it’s hard to get…
Mt. Healy Overlook Trail in Denali National Park, Alaska
Mt. Healy Overlook Trail in Denali National Park, Alaska- The Mount Healy Overlook Hike was my favorite and the best hike near the Visitors Center in Denali National Park. This hike is considered moderate, and a great view. Most visitors with some hiking experience will be able to complete this hike. It is a great…
Horseshoe Lake Trail and Hike in Denali National Park, Alaska
Horseshoe Lake Trail and Hike in Denali National Park in Alaska- The Horseshoe Lake Hike is a trail in Denali National Park that loops around Horseshoe Lake. This hike is one of the best hikes near the Denali National Park Visitor Center. It is an easy hike, with the chance to see some animals and…
Thorofare Ridge Trail Hike in Denali National Park, Alaska
Thorofare Ridge Trail Hike in Denali National Park, Alaska- The Thorofare Ridge Hike near the Eielson Visitors Center in Denali National Park is the best day hike if riding the bus in. Thorofare Ridge will take you to a peaceful and sweeping view of Denali itself, the glaciers below and the rugged mountains around it….
Savage Alpine Trail Hike in the Denali National Park, Alaska
Savage Alpine Trail Hike in the Denali National Park, Alaska- The Savage Alpine Trail is the best hike in Denali National Park that you can get to before the park road is cut off to buses only. This hike might give you a chance to see Denali’s Peak, overlook the alpine area and see the…
What To Do At The Eielson Visitors Center: Denali National Park, Alaska
What To Do At The Eielson Visitors Center: Denali National Park, Alaska- You may be wondering if the bus ride all the way to the Eielson Visitors Center (mile 66) at Denali National Park is worth it? And yes! It is! Even the the bus ride seems like, there is such much to look at, it…
