Hatcher Pass and the nearby town of Palmer have interesting histories that are worth learning more about on a trip through Alaska.…
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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?” …
Hope Verb. To desire with expectation of obtainment or fulfillment. With all of the strife in the world right now it can be difficult to continue to hope for brighter future, hope for peace, hope that we can save…
When we travelled through Newfoundland (start with posts linked here), we learned that British Captain James Cook painstakingly surveyed and mapped the intricate and treacherous coast of the island, but this isn’t all that he did. In subsequent voyages,…
In 2017, we did an Inside Passage cruise with my sister and dad that was phenomenal. The last cruise stop was in Seward, but we sadly, saw nothing of the town so we were excited to explore this location…
If you’ve read any of our blogs we’ve posted about travels in Alaska, you’ve surely noticed that nearly every drive here is a scenic one and the one from the Portage Valley and Whittier (post linked here) to Seward…
As dawn breaks over the rugged Alaskan landscape, we found ourselves a little sad to leave the quaint town of Valdez, nestled within Prince William Sound, but also excited to board the ferry with the RV to Whittier. The…
