We could have filled several issues of Alaska magazine with driving excursions in the Great Land. Instead, we decided to focus on a few tried-and-true road trips and will direct you to our sister publication The MILEPOST® as the definitive guide to making your way mile by mile throughout every region of the state, along with the places to stop for rest, food, lodging, and activities—as well as how to stay safe and be prepared in remote regions. On the following pages, you’ll find easily accessible journeys with manageable mileage and plenty to see and do enroute and upon arrival. Let’s hit the road!
Anchorage is a city with dining, events, and culture worthy of a must-see destination, and it’s a great starting point for wild adventures.
About 87 percent of land in Alaska is public. It provides ample opportunity for recreation and habitat for wildlife. But it also stirs debates on how the land should be used.
The Puzzler’s Guide to Alaska by Jen Funk Weber is a great Alaska puzzle book to keep kids entertained during your travels around the state.
Businesses in the tourism sector are taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint of the travel industry by planting trees, recycling, and other measures.
Chief Shakes, Tenakee, and Trocadero are three hot springs to visit in southeast Alaska. They range from accessible to off the grid.
Leaving a piece of her heart, 1,600 miles behind
[by Elise Giordano]