The Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train is running now through mid-May, offering weekend journeys between Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops including Wasilla and Talkeetna. In February and March ...

Onboard the Aurora Winter Train, passengers can experience the best of winter, peering through large picture windows and dining on dishes that highlight local ingredients. Additionally, a local guide ...

So you want to come to Alaska in the winter? Yassss. You’ll love it (I hope). Really, Alaska in the winter is beautiful and fun, but it’s not for everyone. The cold is real and the adventures aren’t ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Alaska Railroad was completed three decades before Alaska became a state. It stretches from Seward to Fairbanks, the ...

The Aurora Winter Train offers a six-night adventure from Anchorage to Fairbanks with unforgettable Arctic scenery. Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well ...

PALMER — It’s an idea that’s been around for more than 40 years: commuter rail service between Anchorage and Mat-Su, where tens of thousands of people hit the Glenn Highway for trips into the city.

The Alaska Railroad is getting ready to mark 100 years since the completion of its 470-mile mainline with winter service and a new travel package. On July 15, 1923, President Warren G. Harding drove ...

For all the buzz Alaska gets for summertime’s wildlife adventures and busy cruising season, visiting the state during the quieter winter months has a unique appeal that goes beyond the chance to see ...