Visitors to Ketchikan need to come prepared for rain, and lots of it. Ketchikan averages around 180 inches of precipitation each year, as it is in the heart of the Pacific Coastal Temperate Rainforest. Outdoor recreation abounds in the area… read more
Alaska's capital city, Juneau, is the largest capital city in terms of land area in the United States. Outdoor adventure and activities are a daily part of life in Juneau; it is not uncommon to see half a dozen bald eagles and harbor seals… read more
The natural, unspoiled beauty of Alaska is a popular destination for RV travelers, and exploring the Inside Passage, the southern stretch of the state where Juneau is located, is particularly easy and accessible to those traveling from the… read more
Just miles from the entrance to Denali National Park, Cantwell, Alaska, is a popular place to begin exploring the rugged country. Denali National Park offers views of Mount McKinley, which at 23,320 feet is the highest peak in North America… read more
Anchorage, Alaska, is located along the southern coast of the state. The city is the largest in the state, with a population of 277,000 people, according to the Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Chu… read more
Home to more than a quarter million people, Anchorage is Alaska's largest city as well as constituting more than 40 percent of the state's population. Due to its subarctic climate, visitors to Anchorage enjoy short, cool summers and long, d… read more
Known as "The Golden Heart of Alaska," Fairbanks is 188 miles south of the Arctic Circle. The city is a land of extremes, with temperatures ranging from 65 degrees Fahrenheit below zero in winter to 90 degrees in summer. The shortest day ha… read more
Originally settled as an alternative route to the Yukon gold fields, Valdez, Alaska, became the main supply route for interior Alaska in 1899, after the completion of the Richardson Highway. Today the city is easily accessed by both road an… read more
Located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Pismo Beach is a coastal town known for its acclaimed Monarch Butterfly Grove, its tide pools, hiking, golf, scuba diving, horseback riding and beach activities. Pismo Beach also has a 1… read more
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