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 …
I’m sure that just about everyone with a free soul has sat at their desk during a soul-crushing day and wished they could just run away. I know that when I looked out at the steel and concrete I wished that I could run away to Alaska. It didn’t help that I spent my youth …
If you’re planning on coming to Alaska to fish, you’ll want to be familiar with the different types of salmon that you’ll be able to catch. Five salmon species live in or near the Pacific Ocean, all of which are born in freshwater, then migrate into saltwater later into life before returning to freshwater to …
If you’re looking to go on a fishing trip, Southeast Alaska is the place to be. It is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the United States. There are many popular fishing locations all over Southeast but how do you decide which one to pick? Every local who fishes regularly has their own …
One of the most common questions I get from non-Alaskans is “How do you guys make money up there?” It’s a valid question, really. With the success of shows like “Deadliest Catch” and Alaskan Bush People,” people in other states have grown increasingly interested in our state and our sometimes unconventional way of life. Before …
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 …
Of all the beautiful sights to see in Alaska, the Northern Lights have to be at the very top of the list. Even longtime Alaskans (also known as Sourdoughs) still go out of their way to see the Northern Lights when they come out. If you’re planning on an Alaskan cruise, you may be wondering …
Last week, I was at the Seattle airport getting ready to fly back to Alaska. As I was standing at the lottery ticket vending machine by the N gates, a man lined up behind me and waited for me to finish. Since I was buying about 20 tickets and only two had come out, I …
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 …
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. …