See what the experts are saying about Alaska. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The strangest community events
Cordova Ice Worm Festival (Cordova): The truth is, ice worms do exist. Really. This winter carnival celebrates them in February. The highlight is the traditional annual march of the ice worm (a costume with dozens of feet sticking out) down t... Continue reading »
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The best websites
www.trollart.com. Ketchikan artist Ray Troll has created a website that carries you deep into his mind, which is full of odd and resonant humor about the evolution of fish, man, and our common relations. His vibrantly colored art makes it an... Continue reading »
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The best tips for cooking salmon
Now that you've caught a Pacific salmon, you need to know how to cook it -- or order it in a restaurant -- to avoid spoiling the rich flavor. Freeze as Little as Possible: It's a sad fact that salmon loses some of its richness and gets mor... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Planning a trip to Alaska can be a bit more complicated than getting ready to travel in the rest of the United States. Aside from the vast distances and range of climatic conditions, the best places book up quickly for the high summer season.... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Area Code -- All of Alaska is in area code 907. In the Yukon Territory, the area code is 867. When placing a toll call within the state, you must dial 1, the area code, and the number. Automobile Organizations -- Auto clubs will supply map... Continue reading »
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When to go
This section covers some of the questions I am asked most frequently: "What's the best time to visit ______?" Alaska's vastness means the seasons change at different times in different parts of the state. Sports, cultural activities, and visi... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
Here are some of the biggest community events of the year in Alaska's cities and towns. Event plans can change, so don't set up your vacation around any of these dates without checking for current details. I haven't listed fishing derbies, wh... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Carriers -- Anchorage is Alaska's main point of entry from the outside world (foreign and domestic) and is served by several major carriers to the rest of the United States. A few flights arrive in Anchorage from Japan, Korea, or... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Hundreds of thousands of visitors come to Alaska each year on escorted package tours, leaving virtually all their travel arrangements in the hands of a single company that takes responsibility for ushering them through the state for a single,... Continue reading »
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Health & insurance
Insurance There are several kinds of travel insurance: for trip cancellation or interruption, for medical costs, and for lost or delayed luggage. Typically they are sold together in a per-trip or annual comprehensive plan. Insurance for tr... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements Coming into the U.S. has become more difficult for almost everyone with new security measures. Even U.S. citizens who pass between the U.S. and Canada must make additional preparations. International visitors can learn o... Continue reading »
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Money
Alaska is an expensive destination any way you slice it. With the exception of rural highway motels, standard motel rooms are rarely less than $140 in the high season. (I've rated them this way: inexpensive, under $135; moderate $135-$174; ex... Continue reading »
