As humans, we’re fascinated with remote, rugged and wild places. Whether we’re testing our physical and mental endurance, looking to evoke thoughts about human existence in these vast and timeless places, or just wanting to be inspired by their…
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July 2024
My mom was Catholic, I lived with a Presbyterian minister and his wife my senior year of high school, I went to a Jesuit college, and spent all of my 20s living with an atheist. Suffice it to say,…
Nestled at the confluence of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers, with its wooden boardwalks and street-lined historic buildings it’s easy to forget its 2024 and not the Klondike Gold Rush era of the late 1800s.…
There are a few ways to see Alaska – by boat, rail or car/RV. We are so lucky to have done a cruise up the Inside Passage in 2017 and to have the time and money now to see…
After getting married in 2005, we had an incredible 3-week honeymoon in Italy. As hard as I worked on the wedding, Doug worked just as hard on the honeymoon and it was nothing short of spectacular! Due to demanding…
Hatcher Pass and the nearby town of Palmer have interesting histories that are worth learning more about on a trip through Alaska.…
From Soldotna we were headed for Anchorage mostly to take advantage of big box stores like Costco, to refuel, get propane, and do laundry. We’d heard that Skilak Lake was pretty so decided to jump off the highway and…
We only made two reservations at the beginning of the year while we were planning our summer in Alaska – one was camping reservations in Denali and the other was a not inexpensive bear tour in Katmai National Park. …
Alaska’s allure lies in its untamed wilderness and stunning landscapes, offering adventures that leave lasting impressions. Our most recent journey combined the charm of the Homer Spit, the thrill of a bear tour in Katmai National Park, the meandering…
I was going to start this post by telling you that Doug and I parked at my step-sister’s house, but if you’ve known me for any length of time, saying step-sister begs the question, “which one is that?” …
