"There's a kind of beauty in Alaska that fills the heart with awe. It's a place where the land and the people are forever connected, where nature's wonders are a daily occurrence." - Anonymous
Indigenous Alaskan groups, such as the Inupiat, Yup'ik, Aleut, Tlingit, and Athabaskan, have been inhabiting Alaska's vast wilderness for thousands of years. They have a sacred connection to the land and sea, relying on hunting, fishing and growing crops for sustenance. Long before Europeans settled in Alaska, these indigenous peoples were living among one of the highest mountains in North America that they called "Denali", meaning "The High One". Every summer, thousands of climbers head to Alaska to climb Denali and even more arrive to take in its beauty.

If you're wanting to see Denali, but aren't much of a climber, we suggest reserving your spot on a bus tour through Denali National Park. Once in the park, you will have the opportunity to see wildlife such as moose, ptarmigan, caribou, many different species of bears and even wolves! If you decide to drive your personal vehicle into the park instead, you will only be able to drive a few miles into the park before you hit Savage River checkpoint and have to turn around. Only buses are allowed post this point to preserve the pristine wilderness beyond the guard gate.

This is a nature lovers perfect spot. While it is not recommended to walk up to the animals, you can safely have animals walk up to your bus and have them right there! This is also a great place to find native alaskan flora as well such as Fireweed, Blueberry, Monkshood, Forget-Me-Not, and Tall Bluebells. The combination of beautiful flora with the exotic fauna makes a trip to Denali National Park one you will not want to miss.

Maybe instead of driving or riding on a bus, you'd like to sit back and relax with a tasty beverage or have the option to walk around while cruising through the beautiful landscape. Come experience the historic Alaska Railroad!
The Alaska Railroad covers 475 miles in tracks from Seward all the way to Fairbanks. The Alaska Railroad covers offers a range of passenger including day trips, scenic excursions, and long-distance travel between cities. Passengers can enjoy stunning views of Alaska's wilderness, including glaciers, wildlife, and the Alaska Range.
Alaska is also home to over 100,000 glaciers! Just two hours north of Anchorage, you will find the Matanuska Glacier, one of Alaska's most accessible and well-known glaciers. Visitors to the glacier have the opportunity to engage in various activities such as glacier walks, ice climbing and exploring. Guided tours typically include an opportunity to walk on the glacier's surface with experienced guides who provide information about glaciology and the glacier's unique features.

This may seem like a daunting task, but don't let that deter you from making the trek! It is about a mile hike down to the glacier, with handy stairs there to help make it a bit more accessible. This is an experience for explorers of any age!
This is just the tip of the iceberg with Alaska. America's largest state has so much to offer! Whether you like the have nonstop thrills or relax in a raft as you lazily float down the river, you can find it here. If you'd like to know more about any of the excursions detailed above, or even learn more about what else Alaska has to offer, click here.
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