Just 60 miles from Anchorage, the black sand beach at Prince William Sound sits at the foot of tidewater glaciers, waterfalls and green hillside while also being home to diverse wildlife. At this beach, one of the most popular activities is kayaking, but make sure to bring your wetsuit as the water can be a bit nippy.
Aside from Prince William Sound, the spectacular Arctic wilderness has dramatic mountains, glaciers and fjords, as well as historic frontier towns where you can hear tales of the Great Gold Rush. Denali National Park is one of its top attractions, with over 18,000 feet of ascending rock, ice and snow spread over six million acres of wild land, where visitors can enjoy dog sled rides in the winter and beautiful lakes in the summer. Alaska also offers opportunities to spot wildlife including whales, otters, bears and eagles and, when night falls, the shimmering Northern Lights.