Author: Lindsay VanSomeren / Source: Wise Bread
Alaska is on almost everyone’s bucket list. Who wouldn’t want to be blown away by some of the tallest mountains in the world, the most pristine natural areas, and the tastiest fresh seafood?
Unfortunately, there’s just one problem: Alaska can be an expensive place to visit, even after you muster up the cash to travel to the far edge of the continent.
But that doesn’t mean everything is expensive. You can still find budget-friendly activities all across the state that don’t sacrifice your enjoyment of the area. Here’s where to find them.1. Denali National Park
The entrance to Denali National Park is surrounded by a tiny seasonal village full of people who want to sell you things. But once you get inside the park ($10 per person for admission), there are plenty of free things to do.
You can take a free shuttle bus to watch a thrice-daily demonstration at the sled dog kennels (they’re still used to patrol the park in the winter). Free shuttle buses go as far as the Savage River campground into the park — which is not very far, unfortunately. To go farther into the park and see the famous Dall sheep and Wonder Lake, you can expect to spend $31.25–$60 per adult, depending on which part of the park you go to.
The cheapest way to stay in Denali National Park is by camping. You can stay in a tent campsite for $15, an RV campsite for as little as $24, or if you’re up for a true Alaskan adventure, you can even get a backpacking permit for free. (See also: Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Credit Card Review)
2. Fairbanks
The long summer days mean that this city comes alive between snowfalls.
There are plenty of events to be found, including the Tanana Valley State Fair, the Midnight Sun Festival, and the annual Midnight Sun Baseball Game, which is a full game of midnight baseball on the summer solstice without any artificial lighting.Bird-watchers can check out the free trails throughout Creamer’s Field (a former dairy farm turned bird refuge), and foodies can pick wild blueberries and lingonberries for free on a wide variety of public lands around Fairbanks.
Lodging in Fairbanks is relatively affordable. You can find a decent three-star hotel starting from $119 per night, or even a cute Airbnb cabin for under $50. (See also: Where to Do 9 Popular Budget List Items on…
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