When cruising to Alaska, it is possible to experience four different seasons in a day. Apart from these ever changing weather patterns, the terrain is also wild and rugged which makes deciding…
It has been a few years since I regularly blogged but I’m want to get back into it. I first started blogging in 2012 to catalog my adventures in Seoul, South Korea, and…
A few weeks ago Venustas sent Elizabeth a new heated women’s vest. She was skeptical at first; especially since she already has a lot of jackets and is partial to a few…
Venustas heated gear is perfect for any outdoor enthusiast in cold weather. Their heating system comes with three settings to keep you warm regardless of the temperature. The water-resistant outer layer of…
An easterly wind previewed tomorrow’s storm but promised calm seas today, and our best chance for a Kenai Fjords kayak to Northwestern Glacier. Fiona, our park ranger and defacto professor for this…
Glaciers permeated mountains hidden behind the fog as katabatic winds cooled the air around the Dreamcatcher, our vessel for the week. I joined nine other Alaskan teachers aboard the boat for Alaska Geographic’s Floating Teacher…
Last summer, Elizabeth and I won a two-night stay at the Kennicott River Lodge with a private kayak tour of a glacial lake in McCarthy, Alaska! You may have seen last week’s post about…
The Bonanza Mine Trail reaches the mountaintops above historic Kennecott in Wrangell St. Elias National Park. Abandoned mining structures can be seen along this route as you ascend nearly 4,000 feet on a…
Chasing the northern lights has been a passion of mine ever since I moved to Alaska in 2017. I have captured some incredible night skies over the past four years and began dabbling in…
Summer brings unique Alaskan adventures like putting all your food into bear-safe containers and hiking 30 miles on a ridgeline with a view of Denali. Some might consider a trip like this…
I just wanted to say thank you for reading my blog. Followers like you inspire me to go on even more adventures. Subscribe below so you don't miss an update!
Your information will never be shared or sold to a 3rd party.