Iditarod, Dog Mushing, and Susan Butcher When living and traveling in Alaska, you frequently hear the name Susan Butcher and Trail Breaker Kennel, especially during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race season in March every year. She left a huge footprint in Alaska’s history. Susan Butcher was only the second woman to win the Iditarod …
“Where is the best place to see Denali?” is a question about Alaska I get all the time. It’s probably one of the most asked questions in the Alaska tourism industry. And it is an important one for sure! There are many places where you can see the peak of Denali and the whole Alaska …
You’re visiting Denali National Park. Where to stay? What kind of accommodation do you choose when traveling to a new place? A boutique hotel? Comfortable international hotel chain? Cozy guesthouse? Living and working on the road for many years, I’ve gotten used to staying in a private room of a guesthouse or a short-term …
Salmon fishing and bear viewing at Lake Clark National Park Lake Clark National Park in Alaska is still a bit of a mystery to me although I’ve visited a couple of times. Like many places in Alaska, the only way to get there is by a small plane or a boat, although the sea is …
Among the Bears and Salmon Return – Lake Clark National Park, Alaska Read More »
The Saddle Trail to Grewingk Glacier in Halibut Cove is the most used trail in Kachemak Bay State Park. It’s accessible by a water taxi across Kachemak Bay from Homer. I have limited experiences in Homer, Alaska, especially in Summer, so it was great that I got to finally step on this beautiful trail to …
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Kayaking to Shoup Glacier was a great introduction to Valdez My first impression of Valdez was that it felt like a well-hidden secret of Alaska. I loved everything about it: the dramatic mountain and ocean scenery, the charming small-town vibe, the people, and so on. I didn’t know much about Valdez at first, except that …
Ice Alaska is really cool (pun intended) When I hear the word ‘ice sculpture’ I think of the ice sculpture that’s always standing in an awkward place in weddings or banquets that’s the shape of a swan. You know what I’m talking about. I’m sure you can picture a movie scene or two. So when …
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Fairbanks is known as the world-famous northern lights viewing destination. It has a rich gold rush history and often called Golden Heart City. Visitors travel to Fairbanks to experience Midnight Sun. But that’s not all you can find here just like I “traveled around the world” in Fairbanks, Alaska. Any fans of antique automobiles and …
Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum in Fairbanks, Alaska Read More »
We haven’t been traveling for a year. Why not traveling around the world where you are now? Alaska is a diverse place. The most diverse neighborhood in the United States is in Anchorage. I know, I was surprised to learn that fact too. From Alaska Native people to Samoans, Ethiopians to Koreans, there’re lots of …
Alyeska Resort, Alaska’s premier ski resort has many impressive titles. Alyeska Resort is the only ski resort in North America to feature mountain, glacier, and ocean views. Upon the spring equinox, Alyeska receives more sunlight per day than any other ski resort in North America. The Resort is also home to the North Face – …
