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 ...

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 ...

The Alaska State Fair and the Alaska Railroad are collaborating to bring back an old favorite — the fair train is returning this summer. The fair train will run the last weekend of the 2024 Alaska ...

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 ...

I paid an extra $114 for a premium ticket on the Alaska Railroad. The value of my 4-hour train ride was incredible.

Inspiring landscapes, a comfy lie-flat seat, and no long security lines? In a time when flying with kids can be a monumental hassle, relaxing family vacations might sound far-fetched. But it’s a ...

It's often said that it's not the destination, it's the journey that matters, and perhaps there's no better example of that than train travel. In an era of hyper-productivity, we often find ourselves ...

Ever since moving to Alaska decades ago, friends and relatives call or write to have me help them plan their trip. That often includes crashing on our couch and picking them up from their midnight ...