How-To Guides
Practical planning guides for visiting Anchorage — gear lists, transportation tips, seasonal advice, packing guides, and step-by-step help for Alaska adventures.
Complete guide to winter emergency preparedness for Anchorage visitors. Essential supplies, safety tips, emergency services, and survival strategies.
Learn Alaska's wild food preservation traditions — smoking salmon, pressure canning fish, fermenting berries, and drying wild greens for the winter.
Learn Alaska's medicinal wild plants — devil's club, Labrador tea, yarrow, fireweed — through foraging walks and UAF Extension classes.
Experience Anchorage's legendary midnight sun with 22+ hours of daylight. Complete guide to photography, late-night fishing, extended hiking, and seasonal events.
Don't let bad packing ruin your Alaska trip. Here's the complete 2026 packing list for Anchorage — layers, bear spray, gear, and what to buy when you land.
Complete guide to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport services, terminals, dining, shopping, and transportation options. Everything travelers need to know for smooth Alaska arrivals and departures.
Complete Alaska summer road trip planning guide covering scenic routes, vehicle preparation, fuel strategy, and safety tips for unforgettable Last Frontier adventures.
Complete guide to Alaska summer RV camping and travel. Covers best campgrounds, safety tips, equipment needs, and planning strategies for an unforgettable Alaska adventure.
Planning to drive the Alaska Highway from BC or Alberta to Anchorage? Our complete guide covers the route, top stops, gas planning, and arrival tips.
How to fly from Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton to Anchorage — direct routes, connection options, fares in CAD, ESTA facts for Canadians, and what to do once you land.