The Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train is running now through mid-May, offering weekend journeys between Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops including Wasilla and Talkeetna. In February and ...

The Aurora Winter Train (basically the same as the Denali Star Train that runs in summer) on the Alaska Railroad makes three stops between Anchorage and Fairbanks, including at Denali.

Onboard the Aurora Winter Train, passengers can experience the best of winter, peering through large picture windows and dining on dishes that highlight local ingredients. Additionally, a local ...

It’s a Dall sheep!” the train tour guide exclaims as we swoop past a jagged cliffside dotted with fuzzy white creatures impressively balanced on their rocky perch. It's the second time we've been ...

The Alaska Railroad’s winter packages are: Winter Escape, Talkeetna Getaway, Denali in a Day, Arctic Circle Adventure, The Aurora, and The Borealis. To commemorate the centennial in 2023, and give ...

If you are ever in Alaska, the Aurora Winter Train travels weekends between Anchorage and Fairbanks, making the northbound 12-hour journey on Saturday and the return trip on Sunday.

The Aurora Winter Train in Alaska. Gigi Ragland Instead of booking a flight home from Fairbanks, I decided to take the Alaska Railroad Aurora Winter Train to Anchorage and fly to Colorado from there.

Winter landscapes can be truly gorgeous, especially when snow is cascading down and the icy ground shimmers in the light. But let’s be honest, it’s a lot easier to enjoy these scenic ...

Winter landscapes can be truly gorgeous, especially when snow is cascading down and the icy ground shimmers in the light. But let’s be honest, it’s a lot easier to enjoy these scenic ...