Alaska Travel Tips
Best Things To Do In Seward, Alaska
Craving a thrilling adventure, one filled with first-time experiences? Look no further than majestic Alaska! Where do we even begin describing Alaska? Known as the land of many superlatives – biggest national park and state, longest coastline, and highest peak – Alaska is a treasure trove for avid adventurers. Given its impressive size and diversity,…
Visiting Kenai Fjords National Park
Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska offers stunning scenery with glaciers, fjords, and diverse wildlife. Visitors can explore through boat tours, kayaking, hiking, flightseeing, and camping. Highlights include the Harding Icefield, Exit Glacier, and marine wildlife such as whales and sea otters. Educational programs enhance the experience, making it a unique adventure.
Why Is Glacier Ice Blue
Glacier ice appears blue due to selective absorption and scattering of light. As ice becomes dense and compacted over time, it loses air bubbles, becoming clear. Longer wavelengths are absorbed while shorter blue wavelengths are scattered. Factors such as ice thickness, crystal density, impurities, and sunlight angle affect the blue intensity and shade.
Getting to and from Seward, Alaska
So, you’ve made the decision — You are coming to Seward! First of all, congrats. Seward is a beautiful small town nestled between the mountains and the ocean. On one side of town is the Kenai Fjords National Park, and on the other is the Chugach National Forest. The journey to get to Seward is reason enough to…
Packing for a Summer Trip to Alaska
For most summer excursions, you will not need any additional clothing than what you are already packing. That being said, when you visit Alaska it’s important to keep in mind that even though it’s summer, we can still see very cold temperatures. During rainy days in Seward, we can see temperatures plummet to as low…