Haines is a small town of about 1,600 people on the Southeast Alaskan mainland and is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. Despite its small size, there are a ton of things to do in Haines including a wide variety of hiking trails, mountains, water, fishing, and hunting opportunities near the city making it …
Ketchikan is nicknamed “The Gateway to Alaska” for a good reason: it’s the first city that most visitors see when coming north from Seattle or Vancouver. It is located on Revillagigedo Island in the Alexander Archipelago. Ketchikan has a population of just over 8,000 people, it has the sixth-highest number of people in the state …
Of the only cities in Southeast Alaska that are accessible by cruise ships, Alaska Marine Highway ferries, and the state’s road system, Skagway is one of the most popular tourist destinations, second only to Juneau. Part of the reason it’s so popular is that it is commonly used as both a starting point and an …
A friend of mine called me yesterday and told me that his parents were looking at booking a cruise up to Alaska this summer. He said that they’ve always wanted to visit and they decided that this was their year. He said that they’d decided most of the details and would be coming up around …
If you’re looking for an unforgettable vacation destination, then look no further than Sitka, Alaska. This picturesque town is situated on the Pacific Coast and boasts a variety of activities and attractions that will ensure you have an incredible stay. However, most people only visit the city via a cruise ship and miss out on …
Even though Junuea relies on tourism to survive it can be a bit of a nerve-wracking place for people who have never visited Alaska before. Unlike most places down south, it’s not advisable to head to Alaska and just decide to wing it. Methodically planning out your trip will ensure that you actually get to …
On a recent trip to Seattle, I took the Link Light Rail to meet some friends at the Northgate Mall. One of them got on at International District/Chinatown Station and we started talking. During a break in our conversation, the man sitting in front of us turned around and apologized for interrupting but since he …
Last week, I was at the Seattle airport getting ready to fly back to Alaska. As I was standing at the lottery ticket vending machine by the N gates, a man lined up behind me and waited for me to finish. Since I was buying about 20 tickets and only two had come out, I …
Flying into the Juneau Airport is an experience like no other. From stunning mountain views to the sounds of seabirds, it is the perfect way to arrive in Alaska’s capital city. As you soar through the clouds, you can catch a glimpse of glaciers and snow-capped peaks – a true sign that you have arrived …
Whenever I talk to someone from down south about living in Alaska for more than five minutes, I inevitably reveal that Alaska has just over one person per square mile. Alaska has a land area of 663,267 square miles and a population of 736,081. It is the largest state by area and the 48th-largest by …