One of the most fascinating communities in Alaska is Yakutat, at the very top of the Southeast Alaska panhandle. It is a small village of about 650 people and is technically speaking actually a Borough (the Alaskan equivalent of a county). It is both one of the largest county or county equivalents by area and …
Congratulations on your decision to visit beautiful Juneau, Alaska! Unless you’re on a cruise ship that’s only in town for a couple of hours, you’ll need some transportation to visit some of our beautiful sights. If you’re trying to get around in Juneau while on vacation, there are a bunch of options, each one with …
If you’re considering taking a cruise to Southeast Alaska, it’s important to know which ports are the best. The very concept of “the best” is subjective, of course, which I freely admit. However, I’ve lived in Southeast Alaska for my entire life. I have been to every port that will appear on this list and …
Have you ever seen a bear in person? If you haven’t, or if you want to see one again (at a safe distance!), Ketchikan, Alaska is a great place to go! In Ketchikan, you’ll mostly see black bears, although if you’re lucky, you may get a chance to see brown bears (also known as grizzlies, …
Are you planning a trip to Juneau to see the Mendenhall Glacier? Great! It’s beautiful and I’m sure you’ll have a great time. Once your cruise ship arrives in port, you’ll have to decide how you’re going to get there. It’s 12.5 miles from the cruise ship docks, so you won’t have time to walk. …
Two of the most popular tourist destinations in Alaska are the first and third-largest cities, Anchorage and Juneau (respectively). If you’ve just begun to plan a trip to Alaska, you may wonder which travel destination would be better. The largest city or the capital? I should begin by admitting that I have lived in Juneau …
Alaskans, like people everywhere in the world, use certain words or phrases that only make sense to people who know what they mean. However, if you’re looking to move to Alaska or travel there you’ll probably want to read up on a few of these phrases so you don’t seem like a cheechako. While you’re …
If you’re part of the LGBTQ Community, you may be wondering if Alaska will be a friendly travel destination for you and your partner. And for good reason. As with any conservative right-leaning state, let’s just say that Alaska appears to be an “approach with caution” state. However, looks can be a bit deceiving. So …
I went over to Safeway last week to get some protein powder and while I was there, I saw an old friend from high school who I probably haven’t seen in about five years, despite the fact that we live in the same city. He was wearing a shirt with “Run 4 The Rock” and …
Two of my nieces and I went out to the Mendenhall Glacier last week and, on our way out to the waterfall, the older one asked me what color bears are. I told her that there are brown bears (which are often called “grizzlies”), black bears, and polar bears, which are usually white. She points …