Where to Go in Alaska Off the Tourist Trail
Alaska is vast, yet few people ever see more than a few tiny sections of it. Most people stick to the well-worn tourist trails that…
Visit Coldfoot Alaska Along the Dalton Highway
I survey my surroundings; the room feels like a patchwork quilt of cheap wood paneling, rusted metal, exposed fluorescent lighting, particleboard walls, and industrial carpet. …
Driving the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle
Every time I looked to my right it was there. It looked like a giant snake winding through the beautiful landscape as if I were…
All Aboard the Alaska Railroad: See the Last Frontier By Train
Everyone crowded into the train station like sardines. “Alllllllll aboarrrd!” The conductor shouts. It rings through my head taking me back for a second to…
US National Parks in Photos
I just celebrated my birthday bitching about how much I hate my 40s. I might not be okay with aging, but there is someone who…
How to Befriend a Reindeer in Alaska
You know Daisy and Rufus and Jasper and Olive,you know Rocky Cupcake and Buttercup,But do you recallThe most famous reindeer of all… Meet Rudy the…
Stranded in Paradise Kenai Fjords National Park
“This could turn into a Lord of the Flies situation,” I say jokingly.“Just don’t call me Piggy,” the guy across the table from me replies…
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My 4 Best Days on Earth in 2015
I feel giddy like a 7-year-old at Christmas. I look out over the barren tundra, a new environment for me, and think about how it…
Leaving Pets Behind to Travel and Reuniting
I felt like a negligent mother as I made the last minute frantic stop at the store. I stared at the wall of toys and…
