This is where the Park Road bridge crosses the silty waters of the Toklat River--a good example of braided rivers you'll see throughout Denali. Every river you'll see from the Park Road flows north, which feels counter-intuitive to most Americans. Read more »

(Mile 15 of the Park Road) The farthest point you're allowed to take private vehicles without a Denali Park Road driving permit. Even though it's not far in, it happens to be one of my favorite places in Denali Park: Read more »

I’m surprised how few people know about Alaska small ship cruises—a completely different world from conventional cruises. But let’s say you’re considering small ship cruises in Alaska: How do you know if you’ll be comfortable on the vessel? Go to our new page: Alaska Small Ship vs Big Ship: Side-by-Side Comparison

I want people to know—because I don’t want anybody buying a product which isn’t right for them. So I had an idea. I would make arrangements to get onboard one conventional ship and one small ship, and create a side-by-side photo comparison. Read more »