Southeast Alaska, referred to by Alaskans simply as “Southeast,” is Alaska’s Panhandle. It stretches from Dixon Entrance at the U.S.–Canada border south of Ketchikan to Icy Bay, northwest…
This is a 1,000-mile circle tour from Anchorage that takes about 10 days, but can be easily stretched to 15 days by adding side trips and leaving a…
An Alaskan fishing trip could be a solo journey into the backcountry or a stay at a luxury lodge — the options make it an angler’s paradise.
Stretch your legs with one of our favorite hikes on the Seward Highway. The roadway, which connects Anchorage and Seward in southcentral Alaska, is recognized as a National…
The Haines Highway connects Haines, Alaska, at the head of Lynn Canal, with Haines Junction, Yukon Territory, on the Alaska Highway. This route is noted for its grand views of glaciated mountains and the variety of its scenery—from coastal forests to alpine tundra—the Haines Highway was awarded National Scenic Byway status in 2009.
Whether contemplating a trip up the Alaska Highway, or already packed and ready to go, travelers ask The MILEPOST® many of the same questions each year about what to expect along this pioneer road.
Road conditions vary throughout Alaska from paved highways to unimproved gravel roads. The summer bicycle routes discussed here are on Alaska’s paved highways. These major routes generally have good shoulders. But bicyclists share the highways with vehicles. Be alert! One advantage of Alaska touring in summer are the long daylight hours.
Ferry travel to and within Alaska is provided by the state ferry system—the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS)—which serves Bellingham, WA, Prince Rupert, BC, and 33 coastal Alaska…
The MILEPOST® is excited to announce the winners of our 2023 photo contest. It was a joy viewing all the entries and a challenge selecting the winners. To…
The highest highway passes in Alaska are located across the state, from Southeast to far north on the Dalton Highway.
Earlier this summer, while most of us were dusting off our lawn chairs and scraping our barbecue grills, dozens of University of Texas students devoted their holiday to…
Nick Jans writes about being on the constant move while splitting his time between a home in Florida and two homes in Alaska.
