The aurora borealis has a chance to appear for viewers in Alaska and the upper Midwest, including Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Visiting Alaska and planning the trip can be daunting, but here you'll find the answers for putting together an unforgettable travel experience. These frequently asked questions about visiting Alaska ...

These rides remind you how good it feels to just look around. Aurora Winter Train – Anchorage to Fairbanks, Alaska Credit: Getty Images ...

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 ...

You’ll be traveling anywhere from 45 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the option you reserve. Book tickets here. Aurora Winter Train (between Anchorage and Fairbanks in Alaska) Why take a 12 ...

Other U.S. train rides making JR Pass’s winter list include Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train and the Polar Express with Adirondack Railroad in Utica, New York.

On Saturday, Alaska Railroad posted to their Facebook page saying trains services have been canceled for Jan. 25 and 26 due to “extreme conditions.” Meghan Clemens, the Alaska Railroad director of ...

The Aurora Winter Train offers photographers a rare chance to capture Alaska’s winter landscapes in their purest form. Whether it’s the snow-draped peaks of Denali, the sparkling rivers, or the soft ...

Aurora Winter Train (Anchorage to Fairbanks, Alaska) If you are ever in Alaska, the Aurora Winter Train travels weekends between Anchorage and Fairbanks, making the northbound 12-hour journey on ...

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 ...

Here’s why. This fall, a round trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks on the Alaska Railroad’s Aurora Winter Train will cost you $452, which is $250 more than a ticket on Alaska Airlines.