Snowshoe walks and hikes are a great way to get out into the great Alaska outdoors and enjoy the snow! Snowshoeing can be an easy stroll or a workout–it is up to you.
Visitors can rent snowshoes and learn how to wear and walk in them at many hotels and lodges in Alaska–visitors should confirm before booking. Many areas have marked trails you can follow.
Guided Snowshoe Tours
Snowshoe Tours with experienced professional guides are available. The guide will lead the group and ensure a safe and fun experience. This is a great way …

The Alaska Zoo is a a great place to view wildlife up close and learn more about them from knowlegeable zoo staff. The zoo is a very popular stop for visitors in both the summer and winter. Polar bears are guaranteed!

Some of the animals at the zoo are very special such as the Amur tiger from Russia, the snow leapord, and the Tibetan yak.

There are about 85 animals in over 40 species. Polar bears, brown bears, black bears, Amur tiger, snow leopard, Bactrian camel, wolves, Tibetan yak, otter, eagle, fox, dall sheep, musk ox, moose, wolverine, and more. The park covers about 20 acres, with a snack bar and gift shop.

Alaska has excellent dining and cuisine, especially fresh wild Alaskan seafood. Throughout Alaska menus have a variety of American and international cuisine. One thing most menus have in common are the big portions fit for an Alaskan appetite!

There are a variety of dining experiences available throughout Alaska that range from gourmet restaurants to local restaurants to outdoor barbeques.

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center offers visitors a close-up view of Alaska wildlife. The Center is located south of Anchorage on the scenic Seward Highway.

The Center has a loop that visitors can drive aro und to view the various animals. For some species there are small herds roaming about.

Misty Fiords National Monument is located at the southern end of the Tongass National Forest and is best accessed about 35 km east of Ketchikan. It encompasses about 1 million hectares, making it the largest wilderness in Alaska’s national forests and the second largest in the nation. The protected lands are situated on Revillagegido Island and several nearby islands.
Misty Fjords has many long, deep fiords with sea cliffs rising for hundreds of meters. The islands are covered with thick forests that grow on nearly vertical slopes from sea level to …