If anyone tells you the only efficient, memorable train rides are in Europe, then they’ve never boarded the Alaska Railroad.

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 ...

The Alaska Railroad had to cancel this weekend’s trains between Anchorage and Seward because of avalanche danger. In May. Sure, the weather’s been crazy this year, but I didn’t have a Mother’s Day ...

Relaxing Alaska winter train rides with wide views, cozy cabins, and scenery that feels magical without any complicated ...

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 ...

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 ...

Can you travel from Miami to Alaska by train? This cross-country journey follows an epic rail adventure, starting from the southernmost train station in the U.S. and ending at the northernmost station ...

There’s nothing quite like hopping on a train and watching the world go by. Train travel is more popular than ever with intrepid travelers in 2025, not only as a more sustainable alternative to flying ...