In a city known for beautiful glaciers, abundant wildlife, rich Alaska Native culture and access to vast national parks, there’s always something exciting on the horizon. With a new year near, there are already new ways to enjoy Alaska for 2017. Museum Expansion on Track for 2017 The Anchorage…

Anchorage has been selected as one of National Geographic Traveler’s “Best of the World” destinations for 2017. The list includes 21 destinations around the globe. The competitive selection process included nominations from National Geographic Traveler’s worldwide network of…

Expedia placed Anchorage on it's  15 Best Places to Experience American Culture , noting the city's diverse makeup, and cultural attractions including the Alaska Native Heritage Center and Alaska Jewish Museum . "Interesting culture almost always lies just around the corner in a…

Katmai National Park tops Popular Mechanics' list of Underrated National Parks . It might be hard to fathom such a renown bear viewing location and the site of the 20th century's largest volcanic eruption is a secret. Katmai is off the road system, however flights from Anchorage make the…

Visit Anchorage is hosting the National Association of Career Travel Agent's (NACTA) National conference Sept. 13-16, 2017. Part of Visit Anchorage’s responsibility is to host a reception and dinner at the 2016 conference in Fort Lauderdale November 3-6, 2016. Interested members can…

AAA included Anchorage in its top 10 domestic summer travel destinations. The list is based on AAA bookings for travel June 1 through Aug. 15. Anchorage is number six on the list, and a new addition since 2015. Orlando, Seattle and Los Angeles made up the top three.

Phillips Cruises & Tours introduces their Sunset Glacier Cruise for 2016. This 2.5 hour cruise is a perfect way to spend the evening viewing the glaciers of Blackstone Bay on board the M/V Klondike Express. The high-speed catamaran can get to the glaciers fast, giving passengers more…

Anchorage ranked second on SmartAsset's list of the best cities for outdoor enthusiasts. Anchorage received high marks for the vast amount of park land inside the city as will as it's proximity to the forested lands of the Chugach . The state park and national forest combine to make one…

Kenai Fjords Tours has been recognized by the Anchorage Alaska Bed & Breakfast Association (AABBA) with 2015 awards for Best Tour Experience and Innovative Approach to Making Guests Feel Special. Every year, the AABBA acknowledges businesses with notable service provisions and customer…

With so many nearby national parks, a visit to one or more while in Anchorage is a must. The 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 means there's never been a better time to visit a park while in Alaska. Cruise to glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park , see bears with a flight to Katmai or Lake Clark national parks, explore gold mining history and a glacier the size of Rhode Island in Wrangell-Saint Elias…