The Legend of Kaats and Why Ketchikan is So Rainy
Ketchikan, Alaska, is known for a handful of things. There's the famous Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show. The stores up on stilts. Long, steep staircases that...
In Photos: The Glaciers of Alaska
Everyone knows Alaska has bears. And moose. And whales. And miles and miles of untamed wilderness. But did you know that GLACIERS are actually...
Review: Hilton Garden Inn Anchorage
In August 2012, my sister and I flew up to Anchorage, Alaska, for a weekend of outdoor fun and adventure as guests of the...
I Kissed a Moose and I Liked It – Animal Encounters in Alaska
Yup, that's right: I kissed a moose, and I liked it. I think he liked, it, too. But settle down — it wasn't anything...
Ice, Ice, Baby – Glacier Hiking in Alaska
Crunch. Crunch. Crunch. I smiled as I dug my crampons forcefully into the ice underfoot. I'd forgot how satisfying that sound and sensation were...
Skagway and Beyond: Visiting Skagway on an Alaskan Cruise
After our jam-packed day in Juneau, we had little time to rest. Because, the very next morning (another bright and sunny one), we were docked...
A Jaunt Through Juneau, Alaska
I was fully expecting to explore Juneau, Alaska, under a cloud-laden sky. Every weather report I had looked at before embarking upon my cruise...