"It's hard to beat the unique experience of Alaska in the wintertime. Although some might define that trip as the definition of hardship, the northernmost state offers rare joys in its coldest months: the most snow, the least bugs, a chance to see the enchanting aurora borealis. But what to do up there? Chiming in with a sweet activity list is Fodor's Travel Guide and its 10 Can't-Miss Shore Excursions to Choose on Your Alaskan Cruise."
"From salmon fishing to off-roading to fjord-flightseeing tours, there seems to be plenty to do (as long as you don't mind chipping ice off your eyebrows after doing it). Thanks to the multiple ports of call you'll visit on a standard cruise itinerary, you'll have plenty of opportunities for the state's wild-at-heart approach to sightseeing, journalist Donna Heiderstadt writes. Should you take up any of these suggestions which are explained in detail in the guide please double-check to see if they're seasonally available."
Alaska's winter provides rare pleasures—heavy snowfall, few insects, and opportunities to view the aurora borealis. Travelers can choose shore excursions such as off-roading in Ketchikan, helicopter glacier treks on the Juneau Icefield, rock climbing and rappelling in Skagway, salmon and halibut fishing in Sitka, and snorkeling in Ketchikan. Additional options include whale watching in Icy Strait, Misty Fjords flightseeing, dog sledding at Mendenhall Glacier, train rides with mountain biking on the Skagway Valley/White Pass Summit, and bear-watching flightseeing in Ketchikan. Multiple cruise ports of call make sampling varied adventures feasible, but seasonal availability should be confirmed.
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