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Denali National Park – Unpacking the 2020 season
There’s no question that Denali National Park ranks high among visitors’ must-do lists. For Alaskans as well, since Denali is one of our state’s most accessible national parks, given its location along the George Parks Highway, about five hours north of Anchorage. Typically, visiting Denali between May and September requires abundant planning and preparation, thanks […]

This Summer, “Show Up For Alaska”
The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is asking locals to “Show Up for Alaska” by getting out and exploring with tourism businesses this summer. ShowUpForAlaska.com launches today with travel advice, inspiration and itineraries for safely exploring the state’s wide-open spaces and small towns, whether by car, train, ferry or plane. With sponsorship from Alaska Airlines, Alaska […]

Anchorage Ways to Play This Summer
OK, parents. Summer vacation and a gradual reopening of Alaska have both begun. Slowly, tourism-based businesses in the greater Anchorage area are opening their doors and welcoming visitors who are just as glad as they to be out of the house. With Alaska’s mandated 14-day inbound travel quarantine still in effect, the state is at […]

Day Cruises Prepare For Summer Season
Gradually, Alaska is beginning to reopen, and just in time for the arrival of Southcentral’s day cruise season. Well, that’s not entirely accurate, because gray whale season was back in March, but like everywhere else, the “day boats” weren’t going anywhere thanks to COVID-19. Now, though, we see a bit of light at the end […]
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