Chasing Fall in Alaska: Where to go for Autumn Colors from North to South
The beautiful backdrop of snowy mountain peaks and glaciers is a great way to experience fall colors. Alaska in the fall is full of blooming…
Fairbanks Your Homebase for Alaska Winter Fun
While Alaska is a popular dream destination in the summer, it gets little respect in the winter. The fear of frigid temperatures, lack of light,…
Experience Dog Sledding in Alaska and Mush Your Own Team
I looked around the Two Rivers post office wondering what it was like to live in such a small community in Alaska. In this tiny…
Why an Alaska Train Trip Should Be On Your Winter Itinerary
I see the big yellow engine against the scenic winter backdrop pulling into the flagstop. The whistle blows and immediately I can feel my excitement…
The Truth About How We See the Northern Lights
Until I went to Fairbanks Alaska I thought the Northern Lights were all just hype. No – I haven’t joined a Flat Earth Society or…
Why You Should go to Lake Clark, a Least Visited National Park
Someone recently asked me how I write about travel in a unique way to have a chance of getting seen with all of the travel…
Dick Proenneke – A Pilgrimage to Beyond
Most of the people I meet around the world have one thing in common, they all want to live a simpler life. And it seems…
Journey Into the Wilderness of Twin Lakes Alaska
Alaska is home to 8 National Parks, and four of the eight are among the top 10 least visited. This may be why Alaska is…
Planning Your Alaska Railroad Hurricane Train Tour
It’s a weird feeling being in a locomotive and suddenly trying to bring the train to a stop; I actually do know this feeling. I’ve…
The Best Alaska Train Tour on the Alaskan Railroad
The train car heaves as if it’s protesting the idea of altering its forward trajectory. The gentle rocking and click-clack of the rails give way…