Travel: What to know before you travel to Alaska!

Topics include:

What are you looking for in Alaska
- History
- Scenery
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Other outdoor activities
- Wildlife
- Glaciers
- Culture
Different areas of Alaska
- South-eastern Alaska
- South-central Alaska
- South-western Alaska
- Interior Alaska
- Arctic Alaska
When is the best time to go
- Best – Beginning in July through to the end of August.
- Busiest – July.
- Northern Lights – November through to February.
- Cruising Season – May through September.
How cold is it
- Varies depending on where you are:
  - Anchorage and Juneau tend to be moderated by water
  - Fairbanks can have greater variances in temperatures.
  - Aleutian weather can vary greatly because of Arctic storms.
Land, cruise, rail
- There are a variety of ways to see Alaska.
- It all depends on your preferences.