Once the arctic chill disperses, it's
time you headed north to the state with North America’s highest mountain,
mighty glaciers, and a clutch of towns filled with museums, good eats, and lots of
scenery. Check out these five VIA articles to help you plan a northern
adventure.
Alaskan Summertime Cruise [1]
Sail the Inside Passage to Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway when the weather warms.
Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula [2]
Travel by car through Whittier, Seward, Cooper Landing, and Homer and discover spectacular adventures on land and water.
Alaska’s Mount McKinley [3]
Here are four fun facts that you probably didn’t know about North America’s highest peak.
Anchorage: On the Edge of Wilderness [4]
In your rush to enjoy the Alaskan wilds, don’t overlook this appealing, energetic city that lies between Cook Inlet and the Chugach Mountains.
Sitka, Alaska [5]
A totem-studded trail and St. Michael's Cathedral add to the rich history of the borough that once served as the capital of Alaska.
Photography courtesy of U.S. Government/Wikipedia
This article was first published in May 2012. Some facts may have aged gracelessly. Please call ahead to verify information.
Links:
[1] http://www.viamagazine.com/destinations/alaskan-summertime-cruise
[2] http://www.viamagazine.com/road-trips/alaskas-kenai-peninsula
[3] http://www.viamagazine.com/attractions/alaskas-mount-mckinley
[4] http://www.viamagazine.com/destinations/anchorage-edge-wilderness
[5] http://www.viamagazine.com/destinations/sitka-alaska-weekender