A Fresh Perspective on Travel Every Day
Located at the entrance of Resurrection Bay on the Kenai Peninsula, Seward is among the most historic and visually appealing locations in Alaska. The downtown area is recognized for its quaint shops, diverse restaurants, and vibrant harbor serving as a gateway to the stunning Kenai Fjords National Park.
Covered in impenetrable forests and lined with craggy coastlines, Alaska has achieved almost a mythic status as the Last Frontier – a land of hardy explorers and off-the-grid adventurers, raw wilderness, and crevasse-cut glaciers. However, how easy is it to get a sense of the call of the wild that draws many people to this state? To find out, I followed in the footsteps of the American artist Rockwell Kent, whose urge to explore led him to live in a cabin on a barely inhabited island off the coast of Alaska, 100 years ago.
If your Alaska cruise embarks or disembarks in Seward, you will need a transfer to or from Anchorage, which is 127 miles away. Cruise passengers can choose either a 3-hour bus transfer or a 4.5-hour ride on theGrandview Train of the Alaska Railroad. The train runs directly between the Anchorage airport and the cruise pier in Seward, making it an excellent option for cruise travelers.