How we live deliberately
I had heard on YouTube that the McCarthy, Alaska, area was a must see, so we decided we must go see it. It did not disappoint. It is located smack in the middle of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve which is an absolutely beautiful area of glacier covered high peaks including an active […]
Copper Mine and Dad to the Rescue: McCarthy, Alaska Read More »
One of the most awesome things about driving Alaska in an RV is that you just keep running into amazing vista after amazing vista. You think you can’t see anything more beautiful than the last place you saw, and then you do. The drive to Valdez is probably the most amazing and beautiful drive I
Catch of the Day, Kayaking & S’mores: Valdez, Alaska Read More »
There are very few experiences you can call both thrilling and chilling. Hiking a glacier in Alaska is one of them. There are several glaciers you can access and hike on in Alaska. Many require you to have a guide with you. We chose to do our glacier hiking at the Matanuska Glacier, near Chickaloon,
Hiking the Matanuska Glacier: So cool! ;) Read More »
Anchorage Alaska and the surrounding area is a major hub of Alaska. After we left the Kenai Peninsula, we had to come back through Anchorage. That was great because it gave us a chance to hit Costco and stock up on food–especially Mike’s chocolate chip cookies. We also could go to the Anchorage Alaska Temple.
Sled Dogs and Musk Ox: Wasilla & Palmer, Alaska Read More »
Soldotna is an interesting place. It has a population of about 4000 people, but during the summer the numbers swell to more than double that. The Fred Meyer in Soldotna is probably the busiest store I have seen in Alaska. In fact, one of the busiest I have ever seen. So what are all these
Fishing, Fishing and More Fishing: Soldotna, Kenai and Homer Read More »
This post includes a lot of firsts for us. First time seeing a tidewater glacier, first time seeing a glacier calving, first time seeing an iceberg, first time seeing a jellyfish bloom, first time seeing a puffin and first time seeing orcas in the wild. In addition, we also saw lots of sea otters, sea
Glaciers, Orcas and Eagles–Oh My!: Kenai Fjords National Park Read More »
Have you ever driven in a train tunnel before? For this unique experience, go to Whittier, Alaska. The only way to drive to Whittier, Alaska is through the active train tunnel. All the cars queue up in front of the train tunnel and at a specific time you all drive through the tunnel. It is
Trains and Sea Ports: Whittier & Seward Read More »
It finally arrived. I am in Alaska. It was such a difficult time staying focused on work the last several weeks as Mike and his parents drove the RVs up to Alaska. But I have finally arrived. I flew into Anchorage and Mike picked me up. We were so happy to see each other after
Welcome to Alaska, Di!!!! Read More »