Alaska

Alaska Information

When you choose an Alaska Vacation Rental, you can really be a part of the last frontier, not to mention that Alaska boasts some of the biggest glaciers in the world. Mendenhall Glacier is located 13 miles from downtown Juneau and measures 200 feet tall and more than 1 mile long. Another breathtaking sight is the Juneau Icefield, an impressive view of mountains and glaciation. It is the source of all the glaciers in the area, an area that covers 1,500 square miles and has 41 other glaciers in it. Juneau has 32 gold mines that are available for excavating. Juneau is one of many cities one can visit in Alaska because the state is big. Really big. Largest-state-in-the-country big. Plan accordingly and have a to-do list before getting there. Some of the activities include winter sports such as skiing, ice-fishing, snowboarding, wildlife watching, hockey and much more. In fact, you can immerse yourself in native culture as you enjoy wildlife, sleigh rides, or even drive your own team of sled dogs. You can engage yourself in these activities at any time of the year because the average temperature in Alaska is approximately 20 degrees F. Since flying is a way of life in Alaska, it would be recommended to go on a flight-seeing excursion. Pilots are willing to take you around the state so you can view Mt. McKinley, land on glaciers and go exploring, access hard to get places and explore them, or even view bears as they feed on salmon. We've got Alaska vacation rental homes, so make sure you browse our listings for your next trip to the great North! To learn even more about unique opportunities like this, visit the Alaska Travel Information website.