Welcome to Alaska. Alaska is on many a seasoned traveler’s bucket list with it being one of the final frontiers for adventure travel. There are so many things to do in Alaska it can be overwhelming trying to decide where to begin. An Alaskan cruise is a good start but, even with cruising, there are many ports of call and areas to choose from, how do you know what route is the way to go? We are breaking down the best things to do in Alaska by region to help you decide which tourist attractions are right for you and where to go next.
Top Things to Do in Alaska
The largest state in the United States is an adventure lover’s dream with tower mountains, glaciers, and fjords to incredible wildlife encounters and cultural experiences. Some of the best things to do in Alaska include exploring places like Denali National Park or Glacier NP but it also has unique towns to visit and fun adventures to be had. If you trying to decide what to do during your Alaska trip, you have come to the right place. Are you ready to explore with us? Let’s Go.
Denali National Park and Preserve
Our first stop in Alaska is Denali National Park and Preserve. This is a popular tourist destination for pre or post-Alaskan Cruiser and you don’t want to miss seeing this massive protected area. Denali, the highest mountain in North America stands proud above more than six million acres of this national park known for its abundant wildlife and unspoiled land.
Hop on a School Bus Tours
One of the first things most people do in Denali National Park and Preserve is to hop on a bus to journey deep into the park. This tour offers the chance to spy on plenty of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, moose, caribou, and Dall sheep in their natural habitat. During our two different tours of the park, we managed to see moose, grizzly bears, and sheep. Not bad at all.
Visitors can also explore the park on foot by hiking on its many trails with some multi-day hikes and camping. The park also has a variety of ranger-led programs and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. Denali is home to several campgrounds, lodges, and other accommodations for visitors who wish to stay overnight.
While visiting Denali National Park, we stayed at Mckinley Park Lodge, just two miles from the park entrance.
Fly Over Mount Denali
One of the main highlights of Denali National Park is the Denali itself. Also known as Mount McKinley, Denali stands at an impressive height of 20,310…
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