With over a century worth of history, Manley Hot Springs, located in its namesake, provides guests with a unique and unexpected soaking experience. Nestled inside of a greenhouse, this site will make you feel as if you have been transported out of Alaska and into a lush oasis. History Founded in 1902 by John Karshner, …
Epic Skiing near Juneau, Alaska
Although difficult to reach, Juneau is a place where you come, skis or board in hand, for an extended trip. Visitors to this area come with the understanding that a single, very high-quality ski resort is within 15 minutes of the downtown area and beyond that, mountain time will be dominated by heli-skiing and backcountry …
3 Alaskan Ski Resorts near Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska is home to three nearby ski resorts as well as heli-skiing and backcountry Nordic options. Visitors will find this quaint town carefully perched on the Tanana River within a stone’s throw of plenty of skiing and snowboarding. Known as the land of the midnight sun and home to the Northern Lights, Fairbanks is …
The Best Hot Springs in Alaska
While most people visit Alaska to enjoy its stunning scenic views and abundant wildlife, the hot springs sprinkled across the state are perfect for those looking to add a little relaxation to their vacation. With miles and miles of uninterrupted wilderness, Alaska is truly an outdoorsman’s most grand adventure. It’s the kind of escape that …
4 Alaskan Ski Resorts near Anchorage
Alaska, the largest state in the U.S., is often considered the last American frontier due to its expansive wilderness and over 665,000 square miles of land. With so much acreage to explore, it’s no wonder that Anchorage is near one of the most sought-after ski resorts in the world. Bob Ross, everyone’s favorite TV painting …
Kilo Hot Springs – Ray Mountains, Alaska
The payoff of a long, hot soak in the Kilo Hot Springs is a great reward after your strenuous wilderness hike. Located “somewhere” in the vast Alaskan interior, Kilo Hot Springs is frequently listed in Alaska’s Top 10 Hot Springs. Hot Springs Pools Kilo Hot Springs is remotely located in a broad and breathtaking valley …
Shelokum Hot Springs – Ketchikan, Alaska
Shelokum Hot Springs is a lightly visited bathing location nestled deep inside of the Tongass National Forest in Ketchikan, Alaska. It is a natural oasis surrounded by mountain views and dense forest offering shelter for weary travelers to take a break from their trek and settle in for a bit of healing and relaxation. Hot …
Hutlinana Hot Springs – Hutlinana River, Alaska
150 miles northwest of Fairbanks, you will find the Hutlinana Hot Springs at mile marker 103 on the Elliot Highway of Alaska’s interior. While the journey to this hot spring may require a 7-mile hike over frozen terrain, soaking in this geothermal pool is worth the journey. Hot Springs While the geothermal springs are open …
Goddard Hot Springs – Sitka, Alaska
The water views and grassy hillside that surrounds Goddard Hot Springs in Sitka, Alaska is a picturesque place for all to relax for the day. Accessible by boat, floatplane, or paddling, this historical hot springs site is the perfect addition to any Alaskan vacation. History Goddard Hot Springs has possibly the oldest mineral springs history …
Chief Shakes Hot Springs – Wrangell, Alaska
Nestled deep within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness of the Tonga National Forest in Wrangell, Alaska, you’ll find the ideal place to soak away your woes in the middle of some of Alaska’s most exquisite scenery. Chief Shakes Hot Springs is peacefully waiting for you and your family to come and relax for the day. Hot Springs …
White Sulphur Hot Springs – Sitka, Alaska
Take a boat deep into Alaska’s Tongass National Forest for a long, hot soak and personal escape at the White Sulphur Hot Springs. There’s not much to do in the area except soak, rest, and breath in the fresh air while watching for wildlife or reading a book, but who could possibly need more? Hot …
Pilgrim Hot Springs – Nome, Alaska
Pilgrim Hot Springs is a unique destination in Nome, Alaska that was recently listed among the National Register of Historic Places. The picturesque road to get there is part of the adventure and the payoff is a long, hot, steamy bath. History Once known to locals at the Kruszgamepa Hot Springs in the 1900s, this …
Tolovana Hot Springs – Tolovana River Valley, Alaska
Searching for a classic winter wilderness adventure in the interior of Alaska? Look no further than Tolovana Hot Springs, offering visitors the chance to ski, snowmobile, or snowshoe through Alaska’s remote wilderness! Hot Springs Pools Tolovana Hot Springs emerges approximately 1400 feet from the highest mountain peak of Tolovana Hot Springs Dome and just above …
Serpentine Hot Springs – Bearing Land Bridge NP, Alaska
Serpentine Hot Springs in Alaska can most accurately be described and a “little oasis in a field of green, surrounded by a fence of granite.” It’s the most heavily visited area in the entire Bering Land Bridge National Preserve with visitors and locals lining up for a soak in the healing waters inside of the …
Tenakee Hot Springs – Tenakee Springs, Alaska
You could say that the Tenakee Hot Springs acts uniquely as the town square meeting place for locals who desire a long, hot bath, in the nude, while catching up on the local gossip of Southeast Alaska. The remote city of Tenakee Springs, while only home to a little over 100 individuals, is a warm …
Baranof Warm Springs – Sitka, Alaska
While boating down the Chatham Strait in southern Alaska’s great, untamed wilderness, take a break at Baranof Warm Springs. The community of Baranof Warm Springs is a small, seasonally-occupied borough within Sitka, Alaska, boasting 9 springs nestled near a cascading waterfall. The Hot Springs Pools Frequently visited during the summer, the centerpiece of the remote …
Chena Hot Springs Resort – Fairbanks, Alaska
Guests visiting the Chena Hot Springs Resort in Fairbanks, Alaska, experience so much more than a simple soak in the hot springs. Boasting the world’s largest year-round ice museum, this hot spring resort is sure to help relax while taking in Alaska’s breathtaking northern lights. History Discovered in 1905, the waters at Chena Hot Springs …
Kanuti Hot Springs – Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska
Kanuti Hot Springs is a strikingly remote, geothermal hot spring located only 15 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Tucked away in a field of grass, and surrounded by deep forest, this hidden Alaskan treasure is just about as far off the grid as you can get. The Hot Springs Pools With temperatures reaching as …