The Alaska Railroad trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage (or in reverse) is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. I get it. The scenery is gorgeous and it’s such a different way to experience Alaska. The ...

Alaska is well known as one of the best places in the U.S. to see stunning mountain vistas and wild, untouched country. While there are many ways to explore the Last Frontier, there's no better way to ...

Ever since moving to Alaska decades ago, friends and relatives call or write to have me help them plan their trip. That often includes crashing on our couch and picking them up from their midnight ...

Image Credit: Len Turner from Lufkin, TX, USA - Alaska RR 12Uploaded by Arsenikk, CC BY 2.0/Wiki Commons. Rail travel is the rare kind of transportation that can feel like a vacation in motion. You ...

I recently spoke with a European friend who told me she wants to visit Alaska, travel, and hike around the state. She was surprised when I told her that public transit, specifically the rail system, ...