This all-inclusive lodge in the heart of Lake Clark National Park is as close as you might be able to get to an active volcano. Mount Redoubt, which last erupted in 2009, is only 8 miles from the lodge. There are six cozy log cabins, each containing a queen and twin beds, two comfy chairs, a spacious bathroom and plenty of flannel blankets for cold nights. The main lodge is where you’ll spend most of your down time, enjoying three gourmet meals a day, relaxing in the lounge next to the fireplace, watching satellite TV, and using the Wi-Fi connection. There’s a wood-fired sauna and hot tub to enjoy in the evening as well.

Redoubt Mountain Lodge is the only accommodation on the shore of the glacier-fed Crescent Lake, and is only accessible by float plane. You’ll have stunning views of the lake, the volcano, and the Chigmit Mountain range while embarking on your daily activities and excursions. The lodge offers a host of things to do, including hiking, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding and bear viewing. In fact, the Crescent Lake area is considered to be the best in the state for viewing Alaskan Brown and Black Bears. Kids will be enthralled watching these massive animals feasting on spawning salmon. You can go out on a motorized boat or, even better, kayak quietly along the lake while the bears go about their business. The Redoubt Mountain Lodge is definitely a one-of-a-kind destination that will leave your family with the best memories of Alaska.