This New Flight Will Make Traveling to Alaska From the East Coast a Breeze

This brand new flight makes New York City one of 14 nonstop destinations from Anchorage to the Lower 48 and Hawaii available this summer with Alaska Airlines. The other 13 destinations are: Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, New York JFK, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Seattle/Everett (Paine Field).

Once in Anchorage, East Coaster can explore the Frontier State by train with the Alaska Railroad. The rail operator runs three routes around the state in the summer: The Coastal Classic from Anchorage to Seward, The Denali Star from Anchorage to Fairbanks, and the Glacier Discovery from Anchorage to Grandview. Now matter the route chosen, an Alaska Railroad train journey delivers on amazing views of the Alaska wilderness in the utmost comfort.

Those who prefer a more adventurous trip might want to go gold panning, which is possible near Anchorage, or visit Kenai Fjords National Park, which is an easy day trip from Anchorage, to go wildlife watching, hiking on glacier, or even kayak in the fjords.