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Best place in Alaska to view the Northern Lights?

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Q: Where is the best place in Alaska to view the Northern Lights?

A: Generally speaking, the further north you can get – the better.  One of the easiest to get to, and best cities to see the northern lights from is definitely Fairbanks. You can take the Alaska Railroad straight to Fairbanks from Anchorage, or make the drive up along the George Parks Highway. For lodging, check out Pike’s Waterfront Lodge, or the Alpine Lodge. Continue reading →

Travel From Anchorage To Fairbanks

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Q: How long does it take to travel from Anchorage to Fairbanks?

A: Well, travel time of course depends on your chosen mode of transportation. If you are traveling on the Alaska Railroad it will take some time; it’s a scenic route, and accordingly – the train travels at a leisurely pace.  The travel time from Anchorage to Fairbanks aboard the Alaska Railroad is about 12 hours. The train departs at 8:15 am, and arrives at 8:00 pm (2011 season).

If you are looking to get there a little faster, you should rent a car in Anchorage. You can usually get there in about 8 hours, if the roads aren’t too busy, and you don’t make too many stops.

Do You Book Airline Flights To Alaska?

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Q: Do You Book Airline Flights To Alaska?

A:Unfortunately, we do not book airline flights to or from Alaska. At Alaska Denali Tours, we focus on planning and perfecting all your trip details from the date of your arrival, to the date of your departure.

We have compiled an easy to read list, of all airlines with connections to or from Alaska to make finding your flight easier; Find it HERE.

Can I take a train from the lower 48 to Alaska?

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Q: Hello, I have a friend that would love to just take a train from Michigan to Alaska to see the land all around. Do you have something like that?

A: Unfortunately there is no train service from Michigan to Alaska. Your best bet option would be an Alaska Marine Highway Ferry connection out of Bellingham, Washington and into Skagway, Alaska. From there you could board the White Pass Yukon Railroad connection to Whitehorse, Yukon and take the Alaska Yukon Trails bus from there into Fairbanks, Alaska! This trip would have a few parts to it but would give you an amazing overall view of both Southeast and Southcentral Alaska!

What are some other interesting Alaskan Animals?

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Q: My family is traveling to Alaska next summer (2011) and we’re interested in seeing some Alaskan animals other than the usual Bear, Moose, Caribou etc.  Do you have any Suggestions?

A: We have a lot of interesting bird species, Golden Eagles are a beautiful example. So are the sea mammals that litter our coasts.  A great place to see those are in Seward at the Alaska Sealife Center.  They have sea lions, baby otters, octopus and a massive variety of other unexpected Alaskan wildlife.  Another option is the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.  They have the regular Moose, Caribou, and bears but they also have some surprises.  They have Lynx, Bison, and Musk Ox!  There is also the Alaska Zoo, in Anchorage.  The zoo hosts Polar Bears, wolves, llamas, moose, birds of prey, and even Snow Leopards!