The Alaska Railroad was completed three decades before Alaska became a state. It stretches from Seward to Fairbanks, the northernmost passenger train station in North America. With its glass dome and ...

If you want to visit Alaska but are worried about enduring the same unfortunate fate as Alexander Supertramp in Into the Wild, well, that's probably enough to make you book a cruise. But while cruise ...

There's arguably no mode of transportation as iconic—and nostalgic—as train travel. You can cover hundreds of miles from the comfort of a cabin, all while enjoying stunning views of the landscape ...

The Alaska Railroad passes through diverse terrain ranging from seacoast to mountains. (Glenn Aronwits/Alaska Railroad) The Alaska Railroad offers one of the most scenic train rides in the world.

From its hub city of Anchorage, the Alaska Railroad covers over 500 miles across the state of Alaska, and the journey is just as magical as the destinations that await passengers. Stretching north as ...

The Alaska Railroad trip from Fairbanks to Anchorage (or in reverse) is on a lot of people’s bucket lists. I get it. The scenery is gorgeous and it’s such a different way to experience Alaska. The ...

As the Alaska Railroad nears its centennial, taking a look back at the history of the rails gives perspective on how the tracks have connected Alaska's communities for decades. In 1914, President ...

The GoldStar viewing platform on the Denali Star train. Photo Credit: Alaska Railroad/Glenn Aronwits The Alaska Railroad is now taking reservations for several fall event trains. Trips spotlight ...

For every 640 square miles in Alaska, there is just one mile of paved road. Which is why, when Congress set its sights on the rugged northern territory for strategic military operations and economic ...

"If you're off the train, you're in the chain," the guide quipped. We were gazing at the endless Alaskan bush from domed windows, rolling from Denali to Anchorage, and his comment about our place in ...