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Remote and Exclusive Offerings in Denali National Park DENALI, ALASKA — Summer’s midnight sun in Alaska provides indulgent days of epic adventure. Perched on a nunatak 6,000 ft above the Don Sheldon Amphitheater on Denali National Park’s Ruth Glacier, the Sheldon Chalet is only accessible by helicopter from Anchorage or Talkeetna. Situated just ten miles […]
Safe and Socially Distant Backcountry Experiences for Families JUDD LAKE, ALASKA — The Tordrillo Mountain Lodge is pleased to announce their 2021 summertime guest experiences and a new vintage Turbine Otter allowing guests to explore deeper into the Tordrillo Mountain Range. Known for its world class outdoor exploration, the Tordrillo Mountain Lodge offers multi-sport Alaskan […]
NORTHEAST OF FAIRBANKS, ALASKA — Chena Hot Springs Resort celebrated its 100-year anniversary on August 5, 2005. It was discovered on August 5, 1905 by two gold mining brothers Robert and Thomas Swan who learned that a U.S. Geological Survey crew, in 1904, had seen steam rising from a valley somewhere on the upper Chena […]
DENALI NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA — Family owned and operated since 1974, Denali Raft Adventures, Inc. is the original raft company on the Nenana River at the entrance of Denali National Park, Alaska. Offering Gore-Tex dry suits for the utmost in comfort, neoprene boots, Coast Guard approved lifejackets, and a guided 18ft raft which allows you to […]
DENALI NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA — Located at approximately Milepost 236 of the George Park Highway, Denali National Park and Preserve lies deep within the Alaskan Bush between Anchorage and Fairbanks. Home to Mount Denali, the tallest peak in North America, and abundant wildlife — grizzly bears, moose, Dall sheep and caribou, the park encompasses tundra, […]
Aramark Prepares For 2021 Travel Season At America’s National Parks; Adapts Lodging and Outdoor Activities to Provide Sanctuary and Accommodate Socially Distanced Getaways DENALI NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA — This year more than ever, the National Parks provide the backdrop for adventure with a built-in safety of social distancing outdoors. As travelers consider making vacation plans for […]
FAIRBANKS, AK — The annual World Eskimo-Indian Olympic Games (WEIO), which takes place at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks every July, is hopeful for a return to the games this summer. A four-day series of traditional Alaska Native athletic competitions, WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from around the state, the United States, Canada and […]
With Borders Closed Powder Enthusiasts Head to Alaska for the Ultimate Backcountry Experience OUTSIDE OF ANCHORANGE, ALASKA — The backcountry is on everyone’s minds this year as thoughts of social distancing surround conversations of the ski season. As Europe and Canada trips are off the table for the foreseeable future, avid skiers are seeking out […]
By George Christopher Thomas, Travel Writer FAIRBANKS, ALASKA – The discovery of Fairbanks came about as a bit of a lark, as the old-timers say, during the gold rush at the turn of the century. The boat carrying E.T. Barnette could not transverse the waters any further upstream, and dropped the town’s future first mayor […]
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA — The Hotel Alyeska first opened its doors to guests in 1994. Today, the chateau style hotel set in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and ocean views has truly come into its own. Overall, the underlying design concept for the hotel and resort revolved around integrating Native elements and […]
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