Venturing Down the Wood-Tikchik

It’s no secret that Alaska is an endless expanse of breathtaking vistas and gorgeous natural wonders. When you’re driving through the state in your Alaska car rentals, you’ll get an idea of the beauty of the countryside, but there’s nothing better than experiencing the land on a more personal basis.

The Wood-Tikchik state park is a perfect example of Alaska’s landscape. If you’re looking at getting a one-on-one relationship with Alaska, it’s time to park the Alaska car rentals and take a trip through the Wood-Tikchik.

Picking your trip

Depending on the sort of traveler you are, there are a variety of ways to see the Wood-Tikchik. The Wood-Tikchik Park is 1.6 million acres, making it the largest state park in all of the United States. If you aren’t much of a wilderness camper, then your best bet will be to park the Alaska car rentals in a nearby lot and take a day trip.

A daylong canoe trip down the river will give you a wonderful opportunity to see the sights of the Wood-Tikchik Park. Pack the canoe with a lunch for your day, including a few bottles of water. You’ll see wildlife in its natural settings, and be able to fish along the river in peace. Plan your route in advance so that you don’t end up stuck in the middle of a river after sundown. Make sure you can always find your way back to your Alaska car rentals, regardless of where you are on the river. Bringing along a map of the area is a smart idea.

If you are more willing to go on an extended camping trip, be certain to pack bear mace just in case. You’ll see bears, waterfowls, moose, caribou, and beavers along the route, as well as many other creatures you’d never see otherwise. There are plenty of camping spots along the river that you can camp on, including a lodge.

Make sure to be aware of the rapids! You’re likely to get wet while you travel through these. Be ready to walk your canoe through them if the water is shallow enough.

Park the Alaska car rentals and take a float trip

Float trips in the river are rather common. Participants float down the river on rafts to their campsites. However, if you’re going to float for a camping trip, you’ll need a permit for $100. Lakes that require permits include Nisklik, Upnuk, Slate, and Chikuminuk. Also be aware that certain campsites on the Upper Tikchik Lakes require camping permits.

Remember you can only camp on a single site for a maximum of 10 days. However, that doesn’t mean that you must end your camping trip. If you want to continue your camping trip after 10 days, all you need to do is float an extra mile up the river.

If you want to have a fire on your trip, make sure to keep it only to gravel bars, state park provided fire pits, or beaches along the way.

Make sure to pack the screen and spray

Two of the most important things you can pack are the bug spray and sunscreen. The bugs are certainly not forgiving – nor is the sun. Unless you want to come back to civilization covered in bug bites and coated in peeling sunburn, reapply both screen and spray every two or three hours. When you’re hiking the trails or canoeing down the river, you’re going to be exposed to more sun than you’re likely used to.

Keep equipment protected

Keep your rafts and kayaks safe. Bears and porcupines damage these easily, so make sure to cover them up with a sturdy tarp.

Food is also important to keep away from the rest of your campsite. Coolers will give off enough scents to attract bears, so your best bet is a scent-proof food barrel. To be safe, keep this barrel a small distance away from your tent.

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Get in Your Last Bit of Alaska Travel Before Autumn

August isn’t always a cheap time to travel, but there are myriad ways you can experience Alaska at the end of the summer without spending too much money. You’re already saving money when you reserve your Alaska car rentals from Avis, but there are many other opportunities for continued savings. After mid-August, you’ll find prices on tours begin to drop. This all has to do with the peak travel and tourism season.

When is peak season?

Peak season runs from around mid-June to mid-August. At this point, tours, hotels, and other activities will be at their most expensive rates. Following the mid-August peak, you’ll find “shoulder season” will begin. This means discounts of roughly 10 – 25% on most travel expenses.

August and September climates

August climates are reasonable, but can be unpredictable. Throughout August there’s a 50% chance of rain, with a high of 60 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit in the daytime hours. September begins to cool down by about 5 degrees Fahrenheit.

September climates, as mentioned, are a little cooler – which may not be such a bad thing. The cooler nights freeze the mosquitoes so that you’ll have fewer bugs to deal with on your trip. August is also a great time to hike, as the ground tends to be harder and dry rather than sticky and wet.

The Denali Backcountry Lodge

If you want to see the sites of Alaska in the wilderness, right on Wonder Lake at the bottom of the Denali National Park and Preserve you’ll find the Denali Backcountry Lodge. While there are a few different lodges you could stay in while visiting the park, if you’re looking to save money in September then the Denali Backcountry Lodge is the one for you. On September 3-4 and 10-12 you’ll be able to take advantage of the 50% off discount on the second night of your stay. Book quickly, as spots in the lodge will be taken before you can blink.

Drive your Alaska car rentals straight down the road in Denali National Park and you’ll find the lodge. From there, you’ll want to park the Alaska car rentals and get out to enjoy the landscape. August and September are perfect months for hiking.

Cruise deals

September and August are also great times to take an Alaskan cruise. Many cruises offer discounts throughout the end of the summer season, with savings that can be as much as $200.

Cruises are a great way to see the scenery around Alaska that you won’t be able to see if you’re land locked. While Alaska car rentals are an amazing method for land exploration, you won’t see quite as many of the water wonders as you will while on a cruise.

The Kenai Fjords National Park

If you want a little deal for Alaska tours, check out the “room with a cruise” package in the Kenai Fjords Tours. Get a 10% off discount on a park cruise and accommodations at the Seward Windsong Lodge from September 1-15 and at the Hotel Seward downtown from September 16 to 30.

Also in the Kenai Fjords, from September 1 to 6, the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge is offering a 2-for-1 special for meals, activities, hiking, kayaking, and canoeing. This price includes boat transportation to and from the Kenai Fjords Glacier Lodge.

Kennicott Glacier Lodge

The Kennicott Glacier Lodge has a deal of only $99 per night beginning August 27 and running through until September 13. This deal includes their “mountain view” rooms, which will offer sights over the mountains and lakes. Once settled in, take a hike in the old mining camps or raft over the clear waters next to the lodge.

Most of these spots are easy to get to in your Alaska car rentals. You’ll have no struggle seeing the best of Alaska with these deals. Begin exploring the Alaskan landscape with reservations from Avis for your Alaska car rentals.

Experience Alaska at the Alaska State Fair

Alaska may be isolated from the rest of the states but that certainly doesn’t mean that it’s a desolate land. There are plenty of exciting, fun activities to take part in, both within the landscape and on a social level. In fact, your Alaska car rentals will never stop running as you race from place to place. But first, check out the Alaska State Fair. This event only lasts for 6 days, from September 7th to 12th.

Not sure what’s at the state fair, or if it’s worth popping by in your Alaska car rentals? Let’s see if we can convince you. This fair has plenty to offer any one who stops by for a visit.

Where and when is the fair?

As mentioned, the fair starts on September 7th. From Monday to Friday, the fair begins at noon and ends at 10 p.m. On Saturdays and Sundays, the festival is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Labor Day, hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The fair takes place on the Glenn Highway at mile 40. To get there, you’ll have to drive your Alaska car rentals about one hour north of Anchorage.

Parking Alaska car rentals at the fair

The fair has four entrance gates in total, all of which have access for your Alaska car rentals in their lots. There are three parking lots in total, at the Purple, Red, and Yellow gates. The Green Gate is only a drop-off and pick-up zone so don’t plan to park your vehicle here. The Green Gate is free to enter.

Parking fees vary depending on whether you’re getting seasonal or daily, or premier or regular parking. The daily parking fee for Alaska car rentals and trucks is $5, while premier daily parking is $25. Seasonal car and truck parking is $25, or $125 for premier. All lots are handicap accessible.

Exhibits at the State Fair

There are plenty of exhibits at the State Fair that range from arts and crafts to agriculture and carpentry. Exhibits include art, canning, crops, clay arts, baked goods, fiber and fleece, quilts, rabbits, sewing, livestock, honey and beekeeping, handwork and needlework, flowers, photography, poultry, woodworking, and spirited beverages and soda.

As you can see, these exhibits and vendors will make sure you are well fed and watered while you walk around to enjoy the creative sides of Alaska. You’ll want to keep your wallet loaded with cash so you don’t miss out on a thing! By the end of the day, your Alaska car rentals will be full of goods.

Cooking contests at the fair

The “Just for Kids” Cookie Contest and Homemade “Fruit or Berry” Pie Contest have already passed in the last few weeks of August, but there are plenty more to come. On September 5th, the Yeast Breads Contest will judge breads with whole grain ingredients based on taste, texture, creativity, and presentation. Prizes include $100 for 1st, $50 for 2nd, and $25 for 3rd. Entries must be entered between 4 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., and judging will take place at 7 p.m.

The Cheesecake Contest takes place on September 6th, and accepts either sweet or savory entries. If you’re entering, you must choose between sweet or savory, as only one entry per person is allowed.

As with the Yeast Breads Contest, enter your cheesecake in the contest between 4 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. for judging at 7 p.m. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places are the same as with the Yeast Breads contest. In both contests, all three winners will also be given a ribbon.

Drive to the state fair in style when you reserve your Alaska car rentals with Avis Alaska today.

Snack Shack Redefines Community at Westchester Lagoon 

If you’re visiting Anchorage in your Alaska car rentals this year, you’ll quickly discover that there’s a different kind of community in this town. Alaska in general is known for its friendly, tight-knit communities, but residents of Anchorage have stepped it up a notch. As you tour the town in your Alaska car rentals, make a stop at the Busy Beans Café.

With its original shop in Government Hill making waves in the family-friendly atmosphere of the town, owner Jill Johnston decided to try something new. In May, Johnston opened up a pop-up shop at the Westchester Lagoon in the old restaurant shack that used to be home to Covey Café until 2010. In fact, this is the first shop to open up in the space since the closing of the Covenant House operation, Covey Café. Now, Covenant House maintains a strong hold on the workings of the shack.

What is Covenant House?

Covenant House is a home for underprivileged and homeless youth. Owners and employees of the House help residents escape the cycle of poverty by encouraging opportunity. One way that this is accomplished is through employment programs.

The Covenant House seeks out local businesses that are willing to take on youth in internships to teach them the workings of business, the service industry, and having a work routine in general. Youth without a resume or the communication and interview skills necessary in finding a job are given a second chance to start their lives on the track of independence and success. The Covenant House has a grant that pays for youth for a certain number of weeks during an internship with the business, after which time the business hopefully will hire the youth onto their staff as permanent paid employees.

What is Busy Beans Coffee Shop?

The Busy Beans Café began with its own agenda of changing the social landscape in Anchorage. Jill Johnston, a mother of two, began to notice a gap in local restaurant options when her 4-month old grew restless in coffee shops. These adult-friendly atmospheres weren’t exactly prime location for a mother looking to get out of the house with a young child.

Johnston yearned for a shop where her child could be safe and free to wander without intruding on other patrons’ relaxation time. The concept of Busy Beans was born.

Busy Beans Café is a place where parents can bring their children to cozy up on couches or just to play while the adults have their time. It’s 100% family friendly, and is a great stop for parents during the summer months when school is out. If you’re traveling with kids, take your Alaska car rentals down to Busy Beans for a fun time for the whole family.

Covenant House and Busy Beans

So what does Busy Beans Café have to do with Covenant House? More than you might think.

These two wonderful businesses are teaming up to offer opportunities for youth to rebuild their lives. Covenant House contacted Busy Beans about employment opportunities for their youth, and Busy Beans quickly took up the option.

Currently there are 3 youth from Covenant House working with Busy Beans, aged 20, 20, and 18. Whether or not these youth will choose to keep on with Covenant House is up in the air – they all have gained their own goals for career beginnings. One is looking toward the University of Alaska Anchorage for civil engineering, another to construction, and the final youth is considering moving towns for a fresh start. Johnston has said that no matter what they decide, they will certainly have a spot at Busy Beans in September.

If you want to stop by the Busy Beans Café by Westchester Lagoon, the shop opens from around noon until nightfall every day. Nightfall can be anywhere from 5:30 to 8 pm, so make sure to stop by early if you want to guarantee a nibble of their sweets.

This shop is a great place to park your Alaska car rentals and explore. There’s some beautiful scenery and the area is known for bikes, hikes, and kayak adventures.

Begin on your exploration of Anchorage today with Alaska car rentals from Avis Alaska.

Important Info for Alaska Fishing This Season

Fishing season is in full blast in Alaska. Whether you’re a resident or just visiting, it’s important to know what information you need before you take your Alaska car rentals off on fishing trips. Alaska is a great place for fishing, with a wide variety of species to be found. Salmon is the major fish species that you’ll find in Alaska, but other fish such as halibut can also be discovered in abundance.

Be respectful

One of the most important things to remember is to be respectful, especially if you are a visitor of the state. Many residents rely on fish as a major source of food, particularly throughout the winter months.

Make sure you have the right licenses and permits for fishing, no matter what area or city you’re in. Choose lakes and rivers that are acceptable for fishing, as approved by the local government. Don’t litter, or drop pollutants into the water. Take your litter when you leave and deposit it into the proper receptacles. When you’re driving your Alaska car rentals to your fishing spot, stick to designated roads to avoid ruining local vegetation.

Kenai populations are making a positive comeback

Fishermen in Alaska are often found complaining about the ineffective bait that bring in quite the quantity of salmon that most would like. In the past, salmon populations just weren’t at high enough levels to allow for extensive fishing.

Fortunately, this year marks the first in 4 years in which fishermen may use more effective bait. In fact, fishermen on the Kenai River have remarked that no bait at all is necessary much of the time. The populations have increased to such a level that simply throwing a line into the river may work well enough to provide a decent catch. With that in mind, many guides are actually arguing against the use of bait. Their argument is that because so many people are having luck with their catch without bait, there’s no need to risk depleting fishery resources with excessive bait fishery.

This year, state biologists have estimated that nearly 26,000 king salmon can be found in the Kenai River. Anchor River has roughly 9,800 king salmons, Little Su has about 4,800, and Deshka has 24,000 king salmons.

The various fishing methods

There are myriad options you can use for fishing in Alaska. Read on to find out about each method before you pack up your Alaska car rentals for a fishing trip.

Dip netting is a great option for catching large quantities of fish with which to stock up the freezer. The problem with dip netting is that it is quite expensive to buy the necessary gear. However, once you do have the proper equipment, sockeye salmon will only cost $1-$2 per pound to catch. Of course, you may not catch anything at all with dip netting.

However, if you do catch fish you’ll have gained a high yield without as much work. Don’t be fooled, though. Dip netting does take up energy and time to properly execute. Like anything else, practice makes perfect.

Rod and reel fishing is a much easier method that anyone can pick up. It may not be the most efficient, but it allows you to venture across a variety of rivers and lakes to catch fish. You’ll be offered up a more traditional experience that is akin to what people have been doing for centuries. This method allows you to access a variety of species compared to dip netting, as it is more mobile.

Unfortunately, rod and reel takes up more time than other methods. However, this method also allows fishermen to catch and keep fewer fish. Furthermore, gear for this is still expensive, like dip netting.

Finally, subsistence fishing is mainly common among residents of Alaska. It embraces traditional methods that allow fishermen to feed their families and replenish their food supply. Subsistence fishing relies on fish wheels and gillnets to gain high quantities of fish. The government allows higher limits on the number of fish subsistence fishers can catch and keep.

Those who subsistence fish cannot take part in personal use fishery, however. Also, this method relies on fish runs, which can be tough to find or reach in your Alaska car rentals.

Get started on your perfect fishing trip in with Avis Alaska car rentals this year.

How to Help the Whole Family Enjoy Hiking and Camping

Hiking and camping are specialized interests. Unless a person has the most enjoyable introduction to either one of these pastimes, it’s easy to dismiss either one as difficult, too energy-intensive, or boring. If you want to get your family into hiking and camping in Alaska, it isn’t as difficult as you may think. All it takes is the right approach and the right attitude. You’ll need to make sure you pack your Alaska car rentals with the proper equipment, nutritious snacks, and appropriate activities to get teens and children into hiking. But with the right planning, any family can become hiking and camping lovers.

Don’t overwhelm your kids

The fact is that most of the time, kids and teenagers can think of things they’d rather do other than hiking. The most important thing you can do is to show them that hiking doesn’t have to be exhausting. There’s light work out, then there’s strenuous and arduous, tear-inducing marathon hikes. Pick the former.

Choose hiking paths that are reasonable, and have something interesting along the way. Gorgeous views, intriguing historical sites, and quirky landmarks are all things you should be looking out for when you choose your hiking path. Still yet, pick a hike that won’t take them over intense obstacles and terrain over a five-hour day. Choose hikes that are suited to your kids’ skill levels, but still may offer them a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day when you’re all filing back into your Alaska car rentals.

Two examples of fairly easy hikes are the Echo Bend in Eagle River and around the Eklutna Lake.

Set it up

While you may know that the hike is a reasonable one, that doesn’t mean your kids have to. If you push their expectations into thinking the hike is more difficult than it is, they’ll be pleasantly surprised and feel a larger sense of accomplishment if they can take on the hike without problems. Small reminders like asking about bug spray, proper hiking shoes, and asking them to stretch before the hike are all subtle ways of hinting toward a tough day.

Don’t be afraid to offer rewards

Most parents know that rewards are huge motivators for kids. Offering things like their favorite snacks while on the hike, or taking them out to their favorite restaurant for an after hike dinner can be great options. Also promising to bring them to the site they really want to see or event they want to go to can help them get excited about completing the hike successfully. Along the way, they may even realize they have fallen in love with hiking and it won’t take a bribe next time.

Avoid wilderness treks

For families with older kids, wilderness treks may not be such a bad idea. These can take as little as 3 days and go up to 9 days, and will take you across uninhabited areas of Alaska that are thriving with wildlife. These camping trips are a great way to learn about your limitations, to bond, and to grow an appreciation and respect of nature. However, they’re not for the inexperienced or faint of heart. And they certainly aren’t for kids younger than teenagers.

Camping is great fun, but when with the kids, make sure to choose a designated campsite. A site like the Denali National Park is ideal for seeing Alaska in all of its wonder, but without straying off the commonly traveled road. The Denali National Park also offers a beautiful drive in your Alaska car rentals to get a full glimpse of the mountain views.

Don’t wait to start planning your perfect hiking trip. Reserve your Alaska car rentals from Avis today.

The Super Highway: Re-Imagining Global Travel

Travellers in North America are eternally mourning the expense and difficulty of the journey to Europe. Despite the ease that air travel and Alaska car rentals has brought to global wandering, regular travellers always wonder if there’s a better way. Well, Russian officials have been wondering the same thing.

Not for the first time Russian officials have announced a proposal to create a “super highway” that would journey from North America to Europe. The most recent super highway that has been announced is one that would take the brave driver from New York City, through North America. At the tip of North America, they would cross from Alaska to Russia and finally end up in London, UK. But how plausible is this road? Is it likely to be available to those with Alaska car rentals any time soon? Avis Alaska car rentals got the dirt on Russia’s super highway proposal. Read on to find out more.

What is the super highway?

The super highway would be a 13, 000 mile highway stretching from New York City all the way to London, UK. The highway would likely be composed of road travel and either railways or ferries in order to cross the Bering Strait from Alaska to Russia. The mastermind behind the plan has dubbed the structure the “Trans-Eurasian Belt Development.”

Who is behind the project?

Projects similar to the Trans-Eurasian Belt Development have been proposed in the past without success. This time, however, someone with a little more sway and power is behind the project. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s right hand man, Vladimir Yakunin, is the brains behind this development. As head of Russian Railways and alleged successor to the Presidential spot (hand-picked by President Putin himself), Yakunin is not just some government lackey.

Yakunin proposed the development at a meeting with the Russian Academy of Science. Since then, it has caused contentious debate about the feasibility of such a massive international project. Not only that, but also under debate is the popularity of the development. How many people will actually use this? Will anyone take cars – whether their own or Alaska car rentals – over such an arduous journey? Or will the money go to waste?

Will the Trans-Eurasian Belt come to fruition?

At this point in the project, anyone would be hard pressed to state for certain whether or not the belt will be built. Both sides of the debate have plenty of reasons to list whether it should or should not be built. Let’s take a look at both.

In North American culture, cash is king. With a project of such mighty proportions, the cost would be almost unbearable for most of the countries involved. Simply put – the Trans-Eurasian Belt would cost, as Yakunin put it, “trillions of dollars.” For richer countries like America, the development of roads costs a mere $3.6 million. For countries like Russia, however, the creation of the same infrastructure has a price tag as high as $31 million. When Russia is already struggling to fund domestic projects, is it really plausible that they will (or should) take on the overwhelming expense of global development?

But to every argument, there’s one just as strong to counter. Yakunin’s argument is that the development of this road would encourage expansion across Asia and Russia’s lesser-populated areas. Running parallel to the Trans-Siberian Railway, the Trans-Eurasian Belt would bring in more tourism to scarcely visited cities and possibly boost the population. Yakunin argues that this railway would be an opportunity for economic development.

Yet, the largest issue that nay-sayers have pointed out is the international component of the project. Russia and the U.S. have never been best buds, and the Trans-Eurasian Belt would require international co-operation from several western countries with Russia and Asia. Many believe such co-operation impossible, and that those who think otherwise are far too optimistic. Others could argue that such a project would be the ignition to finally create global peace.

It’s tough to say whether or not the project will ever be realized. If it does, it’s unlikely to be a journey that is realistic for Alaska car rentals, but who knows? Would you take the journey?

For a journey closer to home, reserve your Alaska car rentals from Avis today.

Hunting Lodges to Visit in your Alaska Car Rentals

Hunting is a popular American past time that has been used as both reason for and enhancement of vacations for generations. If you’re traveling around the state in your Alaska car rentals then you may want to take part in this classic American hobby. Before you can do that, you need to make sure you know the places that are good for hunting and that you have the appropriate paperwork.

We’ve found out all the information you’ll need to hunt in Alaska. Before you drive off hunting in your Alaska car rentals, read on to avoid trouble with the authorities and to get the best experience possible.

Hunting licenses in Alaska

In order to hunt in Alaska you need a hunting ticket or permit. You can buy these online at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website. You can also purchase a license for hunting and fishing online at the same website. These websites will have all the information you need, including what permits and licenses can be purchased and which can be printed at home or need to be mailed.

Don’t try to go hunting or fishing without a permit. If you get caught, you could be faced with huge fines. The risk simply isn’t worth it. If you’re saving on Alaska car rentals with Avis, you don’t want to have to spend the savings to pay a ticket.

Westwind Guide Service

If you want the best experience of Alaska hunting, look into the Westwind Guide Service. This service will help you find the best hunting spots and capture award-winning catches. The service offers guides for sheep, bear, moose, and predator and wolf hunts. Before going you’ll need to make reservations. Though you can reach them by email, they prefer reservations by phone if possible.

You can buy 10, 11, 16, and 20 day hunts with tent accommodation, aircraft transportation, and spotting and stalking. Hunts can range in price up to $38,500 for a 20-day hunt or as low as $12,000 for a 10-day hunt.

The food at Westwind certainly won’t let you starve. You’ll be fed healthy portions of meat, potatoes, onions, sandwiches, cheese, snacks, coffee, and hot chocolate. However, this isn’t a camp you can drive your Alaska car rentals to. You’ll need to park the car and take an air taxi over.

Stoney River Lodge

Stoney River Lodge is a remote wilderness lodge in Alaska that allows you to take part in sheep, caribou, moose, and grizzly bear hunts as well as fishing. Stoney River offers a bed and breakfast near fishing spots as well as the use of gear.

Do you or someone you’re traveling with want to take part in activities other than hunting? The Stoney River Lodge also offers premium berry picking.

Stoney River Lodge offers 6, 7, 10, and 14 day hunts. Hunting prices range from as low as $4,800 to $30,000. Reserve well in advance to make sure you can get a spot on their hunts.

Green Rocks Wilderness Lodge

The Green Rocks Wilderness Lodge offers packages for both hunting and fishing, which are based on a double occupancy. These are 7-day long self-guided tours that cost $2,050. All three meals of the day are provided. Trips are for salmon and halibut fishing, and black bear, Sitka black tail deer, and wolf hunting. All hunting is done on 18 foot Lunds, offering you a classic Alaskan hunting experience. Make sure you have some skills boating, as these Lunds have 40 and 50 horse motors. However, once you have your assigned boat you can go out hunting and fishing whenever your heart desires.

Green Rocks is great for big groups. Accommodations sleep 15 people maximum, so if you come in a group of 12 or more people then the cabin is all yours.

Get the ultimate hunting trip started on the right foot when you reserve your Alaska car rentals from Avis.

Breweries Worth Parking the Alaska Car Rentals For

Contemporary culture has a fascination and newfound love for craft beers. With this new trend in craft breweries, going on brewery tours and beer tastings has become an essential part of any traveler’s vacation. Fortunately for you, Alaska has plenty of breweries to check out when you’re traveling around in your Alaska car rentals. Avis Alaska car rentals has compiled a list of local breweries to visit and test, as well as information on each one to help you decide which to tour.

Alaskan Brewing Company

The Alaskan Brewing Company was one of the original breweries to return craft brewing to Alaska. Founded nearly 30 years ago in 1986, the Alaskan Brewing Company is located at 5429 Shaune Drive, Juneau. This brewery is known for beers that have won awards in regional, national, and international competitions.

The Alaskan Brewing Co. has 7 year round beers, as well as 4 seasonal beers and 2 limited edition beers in their archive. Their limited edition beers are the Smoked Porter and Pilot Series: Imperial Rye. Their seasonal beers are their winter and summer ales, Fall 2014’s was a Pumpkin Porter, and their Spring 2015 is the Big Mountain Pale Ale. Their year round brews include White, Amber, Hopothermia, Stout, Imperial Red, Freeride APA, and Icy Bay IPA. The Alaskan Brewing Co. truly does have a pint for everyone to enjoy. If you’re a real beer lover you’ll want to try them all, so make sure to assign a DD for your Alaska car rentals.

Anchorage Brewing Company

Located at 148 West 91st Ave, Anchorage, the Anchorage Brewing Company has 5 beers to offer its visitors. The Galaxy White IPA is a stronger beer, at 7% alcohol and will thrill the explorative side of any drinker. Another IPA on tap is Bitter Monk Belgian-Style Double IPA with 9% alcohol. Love Buzz Saison perfectly couples peppery notes with a citrusy hint to push you head over heels for this 8% beer. The Tide and Its Takers offers up a lemon-cream-pie hops with floral and wood notes matched with a delicate vanilla – what doesn’t this triple offer up? Finally the Rondy Brew Saison finishes the collection with the lightest alcohol content at 6.5%.

All of Anchorage Brewing Company’s beers are bottled with brettanomyces. This guarantees that the beer will continue to alter and evolve as it ages in the bottle.

Kodiak Island Brewery

The Kodiak Island Brewery was founded in 2003 and continues to use only pure island water, organic malts, and premium imported specialty malts in their beers. Located at 117 Lower Mill Bay Road on Kodiak Island, the brewery offers up 5 year round craft beers – all of which you can sample in the tap room.

Their beers include the Snowshoe session IPA, Liquid Sunshine steam brew, North Pacific Scottish ale, Wing-Nut Brown brown ale, and Sarah Pale pale ale. Their beers maintain a relatively common alcohol content, ranging from 4.5% to 6%. They also have a variety of special brews, seasonals, and occasionals.

Other breweries across Alaska

These certainly are not the only breweries you can visit in your Alaska car rentals. In fact, Alaska has quite the range of craft breweries to visit. Even those we haven’t listed are certainly worth visiting. A few other breweries to watch for are:

  • 49th State Brewing Company
  • Arkose Brewery
  • Bearpaw River Brewing Company
  • Broken Tooth Brewing Company
  • Denali Brewing Company
  • Gakona Brewing Company
  • Growler Bay Brewing Company
  • Glacier Brewhouse
  • Hoodoo Brewing Company
  • Kenai River Brewing Company
  • Last Frontier Brewing Company
  • Midnight Sun Brewing Company
  • Resolution Brewing Company
  • Silver Gulch Brewing Company
  • Skagway Brewing Company
  • Sleeping Lady Brewing Company

One of the best ways to get to know a state is through its beer, but it’s also important to drive safely. For the best vehicles to explore Alaska and its culture (beer and otherwise!), reserve your Alaska car rentals from Avis today.

The Most Beautiful Peaks in Alaska

Alaska is a beautiful state, full of natural wonders and abundant in wildlife. If you’re taking a trip around the state in your Alaska car rentals, it’s nice to know where to go to get the most gorgeous view of all that Alaska has to offer. In particular, the mountains in Alaska are breathtaking.

Avis has searched around for the most beautiful peaks in the state. What we’ve found is stunning, and many of these mountains happen to be some of our favorite places. Here are just a few of the best peaks to visit in your Alaska car rentals.

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