Is traveling in Alaska during the winter an insane thing to do? This is a perfectly reasonable question, and I’m glad you asked, because I had the same question before heading to Alaska this past February. I was prepared for this to be a tough trip. I worried about the roads and extreme cold, but […]
Where to See the Northern Lights
Ancient myths and legends have interpreted the northern lights to be spirits, a firefox’s tale, and even a battle of dragons. These days we know that the aurora borealis is actually disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind, but after seeing the lights in person, it’s easy to understand why so many legends have been […]
10 Amazing Things to Do in Alaska (That Aren’t a Cruise)
There’s a feeling you get when you step into Alaska for the first, or even the 400th time. It’s an immediate understanding that this state is different – It’s more rugged, vast, and wild than anywhere in the lower 48. For outdoor lovers, it could take a lifetime to explore. After two visits back, I’ve […]
How to Hike Mount Marathon in Seward, Alaska
Seward, Alaska is famous for being the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, one of the most popular places to visit in Alaska. It’s also one of the stops for major cruise lines when visiting Alaska. However there’s a little hidden gem that receives far fewer visitors but gives you a stunning view over the […]
The Magical Matanuska Glacier Hike
We bumped along in the car trying not to pull over every five seconds to take pictures. Not that there would be anything wrong with that, but we had a destination in mind: the Matanuska glacier near Palmer, Alaska. My tour partner, Pete, came to a stop up ahead as a moose ran across the […]