The Best Ways to Experience Alaska

Are you ready to escape the well-trodden tourist paths of popular holiday destinations? Witness something that is out of the ordinary with a holiday to Alaska. You won’t be disappointed. Here are some of the best ways to make the most of this beautiful destination. After all, you don’t get to go on Alaska holidays every day!

Kayaking in Alaska – photo by The CAbin on the Road – on Flickr CC

Talk to the animals

This one’s for the nature lovers, and ‘love’ this they certainly will! From serene waters being broken by the dancing whales, or trees that are rustled by the wings of birds of prey, you’re sure to be amazed. Take a trip to Silver Salmon Creek in Lake Clark National Park, where you’ll be able to watch the Grizzly bears gallivant by the berry-covered meadows. That’s something you don’t see every day!

Embrace Alaskan air

You’re sure to be exhilarated as you take in the fresh Alaskan air, so join an outdoor adventure to get your heart racing a little bit more. A tour of the Matanuska–Susitna Valley will do just this — one moment you could be trekking through the vast Matanuska Glacier, and the next you could be zooming over the wonderfully white land being led by Huskies. It’s most certainly one for the memory book!

Take a back seat

Surrounded by some of the finest views, you’ll want to take a few moments just to soak it all up. If that’s the case, there are some slightly less challenging activities that allow you to experience Alaska’s offerings too. Skim over the deep blue pools on a stern boat cruise in Fairbanks — the scenes really are something else! Or wind your way through the glacier gardens rainforest in the Mendenhall Valley, where both scented plants and sensational views of the Chilkat Mountains will surround you.

whales in Alaska – photo by Christopher Michel on Flickr CC

Catch of the day

While in Alaska, be sure to try your hand at catching something out of those navy blue waters. Homer is well known for its halibut fishing, or opt for a trip to Seward, where it’s not just fish that bring the waters to life, but whales too.

Where did it all begin?

Once you’ve explored the land, learn of its vibrant history with a trip to the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage. If history ain’t your thing, then join in with the culture of the Alaskans. Take to the waters of Chugiak, where you’ll be able to spend an hour or two soaking up your surroundings and painting a silk scarf. Who knew the Northern Lights could look so good on a scarf as well as the sky!

Alaska holidays are an experience that everyone should have and it’s a holiday that you won’t forget in a hurry. Room for another one in that suitcase?

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