Off the beaten path and often unknown to most Alaska visitors, Kantishna Alaska is a small hamlet 95 miles deep into Denali National Park that has a rich and varied history. From its violent geological origins to seasonal hunting forays by native Athabascan peoples and the rough and tumble life of early twentieth century gold prospectors, this fascinating region is today a jumping off point for those seeking to explore the more remote regions of Denali National Park.
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Alaska is a must destination for the adventurous traveler. In addition the popular glaciers that everyone sees on a cruise there are other recreational activities that you can find and enjoy in Alaska. The Sitka National Historic Park can be found in Juneau. In central Alaska there is the Denali National Park which is world renowned and is linked to Anchorage by one of the greatest scenic railroads in the world.

The most well known feature in Alaska is located in Juneau, the Glacier Bay National Park. Visitors come to this park for such outdoor activities as fishing, camping, hiking and rafting. Although for those who prefer indoor activities there is the Alaska State Museum in town which shows the history of Alaska along with the Russian and American influences. Nearby there is the historic town of Sitka which has the Sheldon Jackson Museum which is the oldest in Alaska.
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An adventure cruise to Alaska is one most amazing experiences you’ll ever have so forget any fears you may have about this vast and magical wilderness and consider “taking the plunge!”

The warmer months ahead will ensure many experienced and first time cruisers will put on their adventure cruise caps and it’s one of the best times of the year to experience all Alaska has to offer. From short 3-4 day excursions to the marathon 14-16 day trips, you’ll experience glaciers close up, amazing marine life and the long days of summer in one mouth watering package.
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With shores on two oceans, Mexico is a beach lover’s paradise. Here’s a primer on three of the beach areas, Puerto Vallarta and Ensenada

Puerto Vallarta

Considered a poor man’s Acapulco, Puerto Vallarta lies in the middle of the Bahia de Banderas, a huge bay. The beach is long and nice while the two lies at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountains. The last ten years have seen a lot of development with condos, hotels and tourist support areas going up like mad. This isn’t particularly surprising since tourism seems to be the hub of the entire economy in Puerto Vallarta.

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Mexico beaches come in all shapes and sizes. Two of the most famous areas are Cabo San Lucas and Acapulco.

Acapulco

You’re probably already familiar with Acapulco if you ever watched the Wild World of Sports on ABC. Acapulco was exhibited frequently as the location of those sketchy cliff diving competitions. You know, the one where crazy men jumped a few hundred feet into a pool of water between rocks. Fortunately, you don’t have to cliff dive to enjoy Acapulco.

Acapulco is located below and on mountains jutting on off of a beautiful bay. The place is visually impressive and the beaches are very nice. There is, however, one potential downside to Acapulco. The town is tailored to tourist in a big way. You aren’t going to find any authentic Mexican culture unless you head into the hills. Instead, you are going to be bombarded by people selling things and generally catering to the all mighty tourist dollar. Some people love Acapulco, but there are better places in Mexico in my opinion.

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