Kris Capps

Kris Capps is a longtime resident of Denali Park and Fairbanks, Alaska. She currently writes a daily column for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and is also the author of the Denali Road Guide, Denali Walks and other guidebooks.

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Where to See Alaska Glaciers Without Taking a Cruise

If seeing a glacier up close is on your bucket list, Alaska is the place to do it. The state is filled with glaciers, but many tourists mistakenly believe they can only spot them from the deck of a cruise ship. You don’t have to set sail for a week t

Alaska in the Summer: Whale Watching, Glacier Hikes, and the Best Cities to Visit

Visitors can’t do everything in one trip to Alaska. The state is just too big—nearly two and a half times the

Tour Alaska On Your Own: Driving Its National Parks

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Where to See Alaska Glaciers Without Taking a Cruise

Alaska in the Summer: Whale Watching, Glacier Hikes, and the Best Cities to Visit

Tour Alaska On Your Own: Driving Its National Parks

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