Alaska Travel Articles

 
Alaska: The Tip of the Iceberg
Alaska:  The Tip of the Iceberg If you have yet to visit Alaska, join Ms Traveling Pants in her discovery of the Last Frontier. Be prepared to be awe-struck by its nature, size, wildlife, the kind Alaskan people, and more.
5 U.S. Destinations That Feel Foreign
5 U.S. Destinations That Feel Foreign Kristen Kuchar tells why you don’t have to leave American when you want to visit a foreign land.
The First-Timer’s Guide to Planning a U.S. National Parks Vacation
The First-Timer’s Guide to Planning a U.S. National Parks Vacation If you'd like to experience the more natural side of the United States, look no further than its nearly 400 national parks. JoAnna Haugen tells you what you need to know before you go.
The Best of BootsnAll’s 30 Days of Indie Travel
The Best of BootsnAll’s 30 Days of Indie Travel On November 1, we launched the first 30 Days of Indie Travel project. Now that the month is over, here's a look back at some of the best contributions.
10 Great Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving
10 Great Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving Many people choose to spend Thanksgiving with their families and loved ones, while others choose to bust out of the traditional shackles and use Thanksgiving as a time for vacation and relaxation. For those who prefer to travel for the holiday, here is a list of ten extraordinary places to celebrate Thanksgiving.
8 Places to See the Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis)
8 Places to See the Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis) Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, is a unique natural phenomenon. Isabel Eva Bohrer shares how it occurs and where you can see it.
Nine Awesome American Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Nine Awesome American Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of When we think of island getaways, we often think of exotic locales far from home, white sand beaches and tropical climes. But not all islands conform to this image, and many are much closer than you think.
Groundhog Day: Weather Predicting Traditions Around the World
Groundhog Day: Weather Predicting Traditions Around the World Sure, checking for the shadow of a groundhog to see what the weather will be like sounds weird - until you find out that some people use a frog climbing a ladder in a jar instead. BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel explores some of the Groundhog Day-like weather forecasting customs around the world.
Photo Essay: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around the World
Photo Essay: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around the World Adam Seper takes us on a tour of New Year's Eve celebrations around the world.
6 Jolly Reasons to Spend Christmas in Alaska
6 Jolly Reasons to Spend Christmas in Alaska If you're looking for a travel destination this holiday season, Rachel Denning will convince you to spend the best time of the year in Alaska.