Small Town Beauty in Alaska

The quaint town of Eagle is situated west of the Canadian border overlooking the Yukon River. It is a hamlet of log cabins and clapboard houses.

Visitors can explore the Eagle Historic District, which includes significant sites like Fort Egbert, a National Historic Landmark where five of the original 45 structures have been restored.

Enjoy the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve situated along the Canadian border in central Alaska; the preserve encompasses 115 miles of the Yukon River and the entire Charley River basin. It is known for its crystal-clear waters and rich history, particularly during the 1898 gold rush, with numerous rustic cabins and historic sites.

Girdwood is for outdoor lovers.

You can enjoy skiing in Glacier Valley, the only ski resort in Alaska.

Enjoy the frozen waterfalls of Lower Winner Creek.

Explore the wooded trails of Chugach Mountain Range.

Visit Homer, situated on the Kachemak Bay. Visit the Old Town.

Explore the art galleries, museums, and curiosity shop along downtown Pioneer Avenue.

Take a walk on Bishop's Beach.

Homer Spit, a narrow finger of land is the place to fish for salmon from the boardwalk.

Watch the boats returning to Homer Harbor.

From the Carl E. Wynn Nature Center you can get a guided tour and get to see sandhill cranes and moose.

The town of Seward is situated on the Kenai Peninsula between the mountains and the ocean.

The town has a lively waterfront, and you can stop by the Alaska SeaLife Center to peek through their “windows to the sea.”

Visit Kenai Fjords National Park, a national park that comprises the Harding Icefield, its outflowing glaciers, and coastal fjords and islands.

Enjoy a sightseeing cruise on Seward's Resurrection Bay, which is home to such wildlife as sea lions, seals, whales, and bald eagles among others. (pictured above)

Take a scenic ride aboard the Alaska Railroad.

In the town of Sitka, Russian heritage mingles with American life. It was under Russian rule from 1799 to 1867. The city is situated on the west side of Baranof Island and the south half of Chichagof Island in the Alexander Archipelago.

Visit the Sitka History Museum to learn about the history of the region. The museum showcases artifacts and displays from Sitka's Tlingit, Russian, and American history, making it a valuable resource for understanding the area's cultural evolution.

Enjoy the Sitka National Historic Park and tour the Tlingit Indian Fort. The park's gravel trails wind through ancient old-growth forest along the Indian River and Sitka Sound. Towering totem poles tell Tlingit stories. In late summer, you'll watch thousands of salmon fight upstream while bald eagles hunt from the canopy.

Visit the Alaska Raptor Center, a working rehabilitation hospital for bald eagles and other raptors recovering from injury.

Fortress of the Bear houses orphaned Sitka brown bears, the only bear species on Baranof Island.

Visit the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States, and Sitka sits inside it. It's also one of the most important carbon sinks on Earth. Hundreds of miles of trail surround Sitka Sound.

Talkeetna is the gateway to the Denali National Park. The town sits at the base of Denali with breathtaking views of the Alaska Range. It was the inspiration for the fictional community portrayed in the popular 1990s TV series "Northern Exposure."

Walk along Main Street with historic buildings, shops, art galleries, and restaurants. Nagley's Store is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Enjoy a stroll along the Susitna River.

Visit Denali National Park, formerly known as Mount McKinley National Park, it is a national park and preserve located in Interior Alaska, centered on Denali, the highest mountain in North America.

Stretching along the Alaskan coastline at the head of a deep fjord in Prince William Sound is the town of Valdez, best known as the southern terminus of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline. It has earned the nickname of "Little Switzerland” and is home to tidewater glaciers, rainforests, and a thriving arts culture.

The Valdez Museum & Historical Archive focuses on the heritage of Valdez, including the Alaskan First Peoples, the 1890s Gold Rush, and significant events like the 1964 Great Alaskan Earthquake and the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill.

The Maxine & Jesse Whitney Museum houses one of the largest collections of Native Alaskan art and artifacts in the world. The museum was established by the Whitneys, who collected items directly from artists across Alaska