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Just about 5 short weeks till summer travel in Alaska begins in earnest.

We 👏 can't 👏 wait! 👏

Evening Alaska Coastal Classic train from Seward to Anchorage?

Must do.

Sure do 🩷

Thanks for the shout out from Sue in Minnesota 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

"The Alaska Railroad DOME from Anchorage to Denali was absolutely the BEST. It set the tone for our trip. Very relaxing, entertaining, exciting. We had beautiful weather and was able to move about the train with ease. Definitely the way to travel!"

Denali National Park is by far one of the most popular stops on the Alaska Railroad. And when you go there....you're a part of long history of adventurous travelers!

At least the trip is quicker now 😆

From the history displays at the Denali Park train depot: "An Alaska tour 'was practically an all-summer's trip...Because [travelers] would come down the river from Dawson, some of them, and then went out over the railroad. That would take at least six weeks or two months to make that trip."

Views like these? They need big windows.

Luckily in Alaska you have three deluxe, full-length dome train services to choose from. Sit under dome windows and enjoy 360-degree views of this spectacular place.

Alaska Railroad GoldStar Dome - Serving Seward, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali Park, Fairbanks. All-inclusive experience with meals and drink included.

Wilderness Express Dome - Privately owned and operated, the best "value" dome experience with competitive fares. Serving Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali Park, Fairbanks.

McKinley Explorer - Operated by cruise lines, with some availability for independent travelers. Services Anchorage, Talkeetna, Denali Park on a unique schedule.

It's hard to believe we have less than a month left in our Alaska summer season.

And what a season it has been!

You still have some time to ride the Alaska Railroad....the final days for our reservations...

Coastal Classic - September 14
Glacier Discovery - September 15
Denali Star Northbound - September 17
Denali Star Southbound - September 18

Nice shot from the evening Coastal Classic train headed into Turnagain Arm.

Ooo la la.

Reminiscing about last year's photo contest winner 🤩

Have you taken the Alaska Railroad this summer?

If you're like us, you sure can work up an appetite on an Alaska adventure. Here's the lowdown on what you can expect to find to eat and drink while onboard the Alaska Railroad:

☕ Wilderness Cafe - Grab-and-go refreshments like baked goods, salads, sandwiches, and both non-alcoholic and adult beverages. Open to all passengers.

🍽 GoldStar Dining Room - Sit-down dining with a plated menu. Depending on the route, the dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open to GoldStar ticketed passengers (meals, all non-alcoholic drinks, and two adult beverages are included in the GoldStar ticket price).