The snowy town of Seward is the railroad’s southernmost stop. The seaport, also known as a major hub for cruise ships, is named after William H. Seward, who negotiated the purchase of Alaska in 1867. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
Tour guide Scott Marshall pilots a chopper over Denali National Park. On a clear day, grizzlies, caribou and Dall sheep can be seen below. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
A helicopter tour of Denali National Park gives a sense of Alaska‘s topography and wilderness. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
The train’s first-class GoldStar Service offers upper-level dome cars, pictured, and lots of space. But even in coach, the passenger cars are roomy. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
On a drizzly day, a moose is caught on camera through the window of a shuttle van near the Denali rail depot. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
The railroad is known for its easy pace, giving riders ample opportunities to capture animal sightings and glacier views on camera. The space between rail cars can be a good spot from which to take pictures. (Chris Erskine / Los Angeles Times)
