Posts Tagged ‘alaska vacation’

What To Do On A Trip To Matanuska Glacier

Monday, June 19th, 2017

For many people, visiting Alaska is a trip of a lifetime. Those who forgo the cruise ship experience in favor of a more flexible vacation, flying into Anchorage is the first stop. Alaska has only four highways, one of which is the Glenn Highway connecting Anchorage with Glennallen. Driving the Glenn Highway alone offers multiple sightseeing opportunities such as multiple viewing points of the Matanuska Glacier, which is the largest car-accessible glacier in the Unites States. Driving from Anchorage to Glacier Park, the jump-off point for those who wish to explore the Glacier on foot takes about three hours. The privately-owned park is at mile 102, and it provides access to the glacier for a daily fee. Fortunately, the 100-mile drive offers several sight-seeing opportunities for those who wish to have the real Alaska experience. Here are some more things to experience on a trip to Matanuska Glacier.

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Things to do in Denali National Park

Friday, March 3rd, 2017

Denali National Park, in Alaska, is known for it’s breathtaking mountain scenery. It’s also known for its variety of wildlife, like the “big five” wolves, grizzly bears, moose, caribou and Dall sheep. In the summer, the ice and snow melts making the park the perfect place for hiking and sightseeing. Here are some things to do and see within Denali National Park.

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