Is there any better place to hike than in Alaska? One of the perks of living in or visiting the state’s largest city is that you can access Anchorage hiking trails within a short period of time. With Chugach State Park and Chugach National Forest nearby, you’re never going to run out of options for…
If you are planning on spending on time in Alaska, then you’re going to want to check out some Seward, Alaska hikes while you’re up north. One of my favorite activities on our trip was to enjoy some of the incredible hiking trails available–and then you can hit up some fabulous Seward restaurants after you’ve…
The whole reason Daniel and I headed up north? To go hiking in Alaska! There are some pretty amazing trails in the Last Frontier, and if you feel like spending all of your time in the wilderness, you never run out of options to explore. This list covers a very small portion of the trails…
While I was enamored with the awesome Denali National Park hotels that are available, I totally think that camping is the best way to see the park and to really enjoy it! For Denali National Park camping, you just want to make sure you have the right equipment since it can get cold at night….
The main advice I have for those looking to explore Alaska? Get off that cruise ship and explore some of the amazing Ketchikan restaurants available. If you want some delicious seafood and American-style grub, Ketchikan has some great options. Daniel and I loved poking into some of them and getting some fantastic chowder, crab legs,…
When Daniel and I went to the Last Frontier, we had a blast in the town of Seward. The number of things to do in Seward, Alaska was incredible, and I almost wish we had had more time to explore there. Most of the activities you will find here will be either sea or air-based….
If you’re heading to Alaska, no doubt you’re not going to want to miss Denali! There are a number of amazing things to do in Denali National Park, and it’s the perfect spot for outdoor lovers. Daniel and I couldn’t get over how beautiful the park was–though you might not get a chance to see…
While most visitors to this area only tend to stay a few hours before getting back on the cruise ship, there are a lot more things to do in Skagway, Alaska that you might not know about! We loved visiting sled dogs here and heading to the downtown area–you really feel like you are stepping…
Daniel and I didn’t really have any expectations when it came to the things to do in Valdez. We knew we wanted to kayak near a glacier, but other than that, we weren’t planning on doing much. However, when we arrived, we found that there were some pretty incredible outdoor activities, and that the Valdez…
Juneau was my favorite of the places we visited on our Alaska cruise itinerary–mostly because there was an amazing national park nearby! If you are looking for things to do in Juneau, Alaska, you’re going to have plenty of options. Whether you are looking to explore some of the local hiking trails or you want…