Things to do in Anchorage, Alaska: A three minute guide
Anchorage is the gateway to the wilds of Alaska.
Crack and boom: What's it like watching extreme glacier calving
Watching a bald eagle hunt a seagull is just one of many breathtaking moments.
Six of the best: Alaskan wilderness lodges
Cosy, remote bases from which to explore vast forests and superb wildlife.
The greatest of the great outdoors
Lance Richardson takes a journey by road and rail chasing the midnight sun in Alaska.
Alaska wildlife: Idyll characters
Locals and a small-town location create a winning appeal, writes Lance Richardson.
Flight test: Qantas and Alaska Air
It's competitively priced, with a smooth, stress-free transfer between flights at LA airport.
Pure Yukon gold
In snowy northern reaches, Elspeth Callender goes dogsledding in the midst of one of the world's toughest competitions.
Home and away
It's not just about the journey, writes Lance Richardson, it's about your starting blocks.
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The USA's biggest state is also big on sights and price. But nowhere else in the world can you traverse such a dramatic coastline and witness orcas frolic in wild seas, boulders of glacial ice crash into the ocean below or breaching humpback whales in a single trip. Inland, its national parks have hungry brown bears catching salmon in river rapids. Alaska may be hard work, but it's rewarding.
