Alaska By Design

06/01/2026

Homer is situated on the edge of the Kenai Peninsula and is comprised of the main town and a long spit that juts out into Kachemak Bay. It lives as an authentic small Alaskan town, and is best experienced as such.

Make Homer a part of your trip: https://alaskabydesign.com/location/homer

Start your Homer exploration at the farmers market for local handmade gifts, art, and honey; then make your way along the Homer Spit. Watch for bald eagles overhead before ducking into the Salty Dawg Saloon to sign a dollar bill and tack it to the wall, as locals do. For a bite, La Baleine Café is our favorite spot for fresh, locally sourced meals.

05/29/2026

We always suggest our travelers take a rail trip through Alaska. It's not only convenient but also a relaxed and comfortable way to traverse the state that should be on your itinerary. Our team member Jenna, who spent time onboard, thinks so too:

“Alaska Railroad was a fantastic experience. On the Anchorage to Seward route, I loved having breakfast and coffee in the dining car before heading to the viewing platform to watch the ocean, mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers pass by. Every turn had something new, so I spent most of the journey here taking it all in.”

Book your next Alaska rail trip with our expert team: https://alaskabydesign.com/contact-us

05/27/2026

As we travel Alaska for the best recommendations for our clients, we never stop being impressed by the beauty of the state. Our Travel Designers, Caitlin and Andre, recently explored Kenai Fjords National Park with Adventure 60 North, and Caitlin shared:

“From the moment our guide picked us up from our hotel, it was clear we were getting a warm welcome to explore their big backyard of Kenai National Park and Exit Glacier. I loved getting a brief intro into forest foraging, identifying different plants, rocks and geological formations, and how to keep an eye out for animal spottings. It all came together when I saw my first ever moose – less than 10 feet from us on the hiking trail!”

Can you see the moose that Caitlin is talking about in the last picture?

Make Kenai Fjords National Park part of your Alaska trip with our Travel Designers: https://alaskabydesign.com/location/kenai-fjords-national-park

05/25/2026

Our team has spent over 25 years experiencing Alaska firsthand — from panoramic views in glass-dome trains to stepping onto a glacier — so they know what works because they've been there.

Where would you start your Alaska adventure? For personalized recommendations, reach out to our team at no cost through the link: https://alaskabydesign.com/contact-us

05/22/2026

Land on a glacier in Denali National Park 🛩️

Taking off from the town of Talkeetna, located on the Alaska Railroad route, you’ll have a rare aerial view of Mount Denali. Tours run year-round, with glacier landings available from mid-February.

Interested in adding a flightseeing tour to your Alaska itinerary? Connect with our team through the link in bio.

05/20/2026

As you venture deeper into the wilderness of Alaska on your rail trip, take time at each stop to explore the communities that call it home.

In Talkeetna, wander the small downtown, stop at the Roadhouse or Halibut Tacos for a bite to eat, and meet the town's artistic residents at Conscious Coffee. Jenna, one of our team members, visited recently and loved it: "Conscious Coffee was a really cute spot for morning coffee and a bagel."

05/18/2026

Talkeetna is what you think of when you think 'small Alaskan town.' It is artistic, outdoorsy, and its two-block ‘Main Street’ is full of character. Quaint log cabins and clapboard wooden houses line the road and are dripping with rustic charm.

Whether stocking up on road trip snacks from Nagly’s General Store or getting a warm drink from Conscious Coffee on your way through town, you will absolutely not regret your time in the endlessly charming Talkeetna.

05/15/2026

No matter the season, traveling the Alaska Railroad never disappoints. Our team recently got to experience just that, spending a day onboard. Here's what Jennifer shared after the ride:

“The views were stunning, the scenery just kept coming, with a blue sky view of Denali. It was a really relaxed and enjoyable ride. We saw 15 moose from the train; the staff felt authentic and friendly. Really enjoyed the café car to relax in, as it had big picture windows.”

You can make rail travel part of your adventure, or an adventure itself. Just reach out to our team and we'll design a journey right for you: https://alaskabydesign.com/contact-us

05/13/2026

The Best of Alaska Rail & Glaciers is our best-selling trip and our finest taster of the state, showing you exactly why we love it in under a week.

You’ll experience two Alaska Railroad journeys through narrow mountain passes, past rivers few ever see and glaciers that have existed for a millennium. Between trains, the itinerary is yours to shape: choose from a city tour of Anchorage, a Jeep excursion in Denali, or a helicopter glacier landing.

Our Travel Designers would love to tell you more - connect through the link: https://ow.ly/GUNW50YXToX

Our Best of Alaska Rail Vacation explores all the first-time favorites in 6 days! Journey to Prince William Sound, Anchorage, Denali National Park...

05/11/2026

A train trip in Alaska is more than getting from A to B and more than just amazing scenery — though it is both of those things.

Stretching 470 miles from Seward to Fairbanks, the Alaska Railroad carries you through some of the state's most spectacular landscapes in the comfort of a glass-domed railcar. Onboard, knowledgeable local guides bring the journey to life, pointing out wildlife and views that most travelers would otherwise miss. And, a warm meal awaits you in the dining car downstairs as you make your way to your destination.

Would you go on a rail trip in Alaska?