Contrary to popular belief, Alaska offers an unexpected culinary experience that will surprise travelers\u2019 taste buds and exceed their expectations. With more to the state than just smoked salmon and baked Alaska, we reached out to Entr\u00e9e Destinations to find out all Alaska has to offer.<\/p>\n
Q:\u00a0Where do you think the food and culture capital of Alaska is, and why?<\/strong><\/p>\n The food and culture capital of Alaska is where you\u2019d least expect it, and it can be enjoyed many times over. Tucked within remote forests and along pristine waterways, Alaska\u2019s wilderness lodges showcase authentic Alaskan culture and local cuisine.<\/p>\n As the descendants of Alaskan homesteaders with survival and resiliency in their blood, many of the lodge owners even grow and harvest their own produce onsite. Living off the land is an Alaskan way of life, and wilderness lodge owners are happy to share this culture with their guests. Lodge menus are entirely dependent on what grows best in the region and may include freshly caught halibut or crab, pine needle infused honey or homemade rhubarb pie.<\/p>\n Q:\u00a0What are some trips or tours that are a must for visitors to Alaska?<\/strong><\/p>\n Magic happens in Alaska\u2019s faraway places. The backcountry is where true Alaska is found, away from the cruise ships and crowds but in the hard-to-reach pockets of the state only accessible by bush planes. There\u2019s no better way to get to know Alaska than through the outdoors, and one of the best ways to do that is through aerial adventures.<\/p>\n Soar over jagged mountain peaks covered in snow and ice, spot a colony of walruses along a shoreline, or for the real adventure-seekers, dangle out the side of a plane and photograph oblivious wildlife on the ground below. Some of the best and most unique Alaskan lodges are only accessible by air, and even the journey getting there is spectacular.<\/p>\n Q:\u00a0What\u2019s your favorite cultural experience in the region?<\/strong><\/p>\n Fishing! Fishing in Alaska is some of the best in the world. From deep sea fishing for Halibut just outside Homer to casting a line for salmon along the Kenai river, there are countless remote regions where your only competition are whales and bears. Truly an angler\u2019s dream, all five species of salmon, as well as Halibut, cod and Rockfish call Alaskan saltwater home. Found in freshwater are Rainbow Trout, Steelhead, Arctic Char, Grayling and Northern Pike \u2013 just to name a few!<\/p>\n Another epic and unique cultural experience is Alaska\u2019s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.\u00a0 Known as \u2018The Last Great Race on Earth\u2019 and extending over 1,049 miles, this race takes mushers and their team of dogs though some of the roughest and toughest country in North America. Watching the race is unforgettable, and even more unique is the chance to drive your very own team of sled dogs. Stay at a wilderness lodge near the route, and you\u2019ll get a chance to experience the Iditarod Trail for yourself before heading into Anchorage to witness the race from its start line!<\/p>\n Q:\u00a0What\u2019s a unique food or culture experience most travelers miss out on in Alaska?<\/strong><\/p>\n Truly tasting the flavors of Alaska. There\u2019s more to the state than smoked salmon and baked Alaska. In Southeast Alaska, herring roe reigns supreme and can be found on the menus of innovative wilderness lodges, alongside locally harvested fiddlehead ferns or rockfish fritters.<\/p>\n We believe in creating a meaningful connection between our guests, the local people and the land, and one way we facilitate this is through tasting Alaska like the locals do. One of our preferred wilderness lodge partners offers a cooking school onsite, where guests cook under the guidance of an award-winning chef, learn about the local cuisine and discover innovative ways to incorporate locally grown ingredients into beautiful recipes.<\/p>\n Q:\u00a0What food or culture options does Entr\u00e9e Destinations offer that travelers can\u2019t find anywhere else?<\/strong><\/p>\n Entr\u00e9e Destinations provides an insider\u2019s glimpse into Alaska \u2013 the type of things that can\u2019t be Googled or found on TripAdvisor. This may mean coming face-to-face with a village elder, strolling across the sand with bears just a few feet away, or tasting the best Alaska has to offer with exclusive cooking classes or dining experiences.<\/p>\n Everywhere an Entr\u00e9e Destinations guest goes, they travel in style and authenticity \u2013 which can\u2019t be replicated or found online. Through bespoke travel experiences, we connect our guests to the kind of Alaska they can only dream of \u2013 whether it\u2019s traversing a glacier, mushing a team of sled dogs or tasting oysters shucked straight from the sea.<\/p>\n Want to learn more? Contact your travel agent today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Contrary to popular belief, Alaska offers an unexpected culinary experience that will surprise travelers\u2019 taste buds and exceed their expectations. 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