Taku Glacier Lodge: Ways to Experience Pristine Alaskan Wilderness

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Located in the Tongass National Forest, Taku Glacier Lodge offers a rare chance to experience Alaska’s pristine wilderness as it was a century ago. Built in 1923 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the lodge is surrounded by towering glaciers, rugged landscapes, and abundant wildlife. Arrive by floatplane, where the journey itself …

What Is a Float Plane? An Overview of Features and Uses

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Imagine soaring over crystal-clear waters, your aircraft gliding effortlessly before touching down on a remote lake, far from the constraints of concrete runways. That’s the magic of a float plane; a versatile aircraft fitted with buoyant pontoons, allowing it to take off and land on water. For decades, float plane travel has been a lifeline for remote communities, adventurers, …

Top 2 Scenic Alaska Seaplane Journeys

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Imagine soaring through the crisp Alaskan air, the engine roar blending seamlessly with the serene whispers of nature below, as you catch your first glimpse of glaciers and untamed wilderness from a vantage point few have experienced. Such magical moments await those who embark on adventures aboard Alaska seaplanes, where Wings Airways promises not just …