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Alaska Travel Guides

If you’re planning a trip to Alaska, you’re in the right place! Alaska, nicknamed “The Last Frontier,” is an incredible place for adventure. The state is known for its remote national parks, its indigenous culture and its rugged wilderness.

Alaska is home to the highest peak in North America, Denali. It also has 17 of the 20 highest peaks in North America, and more coastline than the rest of the US combined. Alaska also is home to 8 national parks and many are only accessible by boat or plane.

Many people visit Alaska on a cruise. That’s great, but I highly recommend renting a car and exploring for yourself! There is so much to see and do, from hiking in Denali to ice climbing to glacier kayaking, and more! Use the Alaska guides below to help plan your trip.

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Alaska Travel Tips

  • If you’re renting a car in Alaska, make sure to allow extra time for traffic, follow the speed limit, fill up on gas when you can and keep a close eye out for wildlife.
  • The weather can change quickly in Alaska. Be prepared with layers no matter when you visit.
  • It’s a good idea to pack insect repellent in the summer.
  • There are some incredible excursions in Alaska - such as helicopter tours, glacier hikes, dog sledding, and more! However, they can get expensive quickly. Prioritize what you’re most interested in!

Alaska Travel Resources

Heading to Alaska soon? Here are some resources to help you plan!

Alaska Itineraries and Guides

Use my 7-day itinerary, guide to Denali and other Alaska travel guides to plan an epic trip!

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The Best 7 Day Alaska Itinerary for a Summer Road Trip

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14 Epic Things To Do in Juneau (Plus Restaurants, Tips & More)

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6 Amazing Things To Do in Haines, Alaska (Hiking, Wildlife, Food & More)

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The Best Things To Do in Seward, Alaska: Explore by Sea, Land and Air

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An Epic Guide to Visiting Matanuska Glacier in Alaska

Alaska National Parks

Read travel guides for all of the Alaska national parks!

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A Guide to Visiting Denali National Park: The Best Things To Do in the Summer

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A Guide to the Denali Transit Bus: Comparing the Transit Bus and the Narrated Tour Bus

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The Best Things To Do in Seward, Alaska: Explore by Sea, Land and Air

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How to Take an Epic Day Trip to Katmai National Park

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12 Epic Things To Do in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska

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How to Take a Day Trip to Lake Clark National Park (See Bears at Crescent Lake)

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How to Visit Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley National Parks

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How to Visit Glacier Bay National Park (without taking a cruise)

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How to Visit Glacier Bay National Park (without taking a cruise)

Learn how to visit Glacier Bay National Park, without taking a cruise. Take a ranger-led boat tour, go hiking, and explore this unique Alaska national park.

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14 Epic Things To Do in Juneau (Plus Restaurants, Tips & More)

Discover the best things to do in Juneau! From hiking to whale watching to restaurants, Alaska's capital city has so much to offer.

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How to Visit Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley National Parks

If you're wondering how to get to Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley, read this guide! Learn how to visit the two least visited US national parks.

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6 Amazing Things To Do in Haines, Alaska (Hiking, Wildlife, Food & More)

Find out about the best things to do in Haines! From epic hiking trails to amazing restaurants, this underrated town deserves a spot on your Alaska bucket list.

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How to Take a Day Trip to Lake Clark National Park (See Bears at Crescent Lake)

Learn how to visit Lake Clark National Park, and here my experience on a bear viewing day trip.

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12 Epic Things To Do in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Alaska

Discover the best things to do in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, from ice climbing to white water rafting! This is a great guide for visiting the largest US national park.

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