Winter lays a quiet shimmer across the far north, turning the landscape into a realm that feels untouched and impossibly vast ...

The Northern Lights are a spectacular phenomenon that draws in people from far and wide to see them, and this Alaskan train ...

The Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train is running now through mid-May, offering weekend journeys between Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops including Wasilla and Talkeetna. In February and March ...

The Alaska Railroad trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage (or in reverse) is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. I get it. The scenery is gorgeous and it’s such a different way to experience Alaska. The ...

Onboard the Aurora Winter Train, passengers can experience the best of winter, peering through large picture windows and dining on dishes that highlight local ingredients. Additionally, a local guide ...

North America’s trusted authority on rail, Vacations by Rail has launched new domestic and international winter excursions as part of its Top 25 Tours for 2025 collection. With growing demand for ...

The Alaska Railroad train crosses several rivers and passes through three mountain ranges on its way north to the Interior. It “flag stops” for people in small villages or in remote cabins to board ...

All aboard! Look no further if you’re seeking a winter adventure to take you across America’s best backcountry winter wonderlands. Here are four enchanting rail lines to take this winter, whether ...

For all the buzz Alaska gets for summertime’s wildlife adventures and busy cruising season, visiting the state during the quieter winter months has a unique appeal that goes beyond the chance to see ...

Gorgeous scenery, cozy cabins, adorable sled dogs, and the northern lights are just a few things making this Alaska city ...

Mother Nature threw a wet blanket over what could have been a nice finish to our summer. It’s been cold and wet — and I’ve been scouting for some bargain airfares to fill the gap between now and the ...