Unforgettable Things to do in Petersburg Alaska
Petersburg is a small town and a large commercial fishing hub in a stunning location on Mitkof Island in Southeast Alaska. Large cruise ships do not come here and it’s off the beaten track for most visitors traveling on their own. This makes it a wonderful place to experience...
Why you must see LeConte Glacier
The LeConte Glacier is a truly unique and stunning place and one of the best things you can see on a trip to Alaska! There are many stunning tidewater glaciers at the heads of Alaska’s many bays along the Inside Passage as well as in Southcentral Alaska, but LeConte...
14 Reasons to visit Wrangell Alaska
Wrangell, Alaska is a wonderful place to visit in Southeast Alaska, especially for travelers who are looking for an authentic Alaskan experience away from the crowds of tourists in bigger towns and cruise ship ports. Wrangell has a fascinating history spanning the four nations who have claimed it: the...
Best things to do in Haines Alaska
Looking for a place to visit in Southeast Alaska that is bursting with outdoor adventure and interesting other things to do? Haines, Alaska is here for you! Haines is a small town of about 2000 people, north of the state capitol of Juneau and near Skagway. When I lived...
Hiking West Tiger Mountain #3-2-1
Tiger Mountain State Forest offers miles and miles of forested trails and challenging hikes to get a good workout in all year long! West Tiger Mountain is one of the more popular destinations on Tiger Mountain and most people turn around at the summit of West Tiger #3. However,...
15 Interesting things to do in Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada’s Yukon Territory is one of the most wonderful places to visit in the entire world. Far from busy tourist areas, with epic landscapes and wonderful people, this is an unforgettable place to visit. If you go to the Yukon Territory, you will almost certainly visit its capital city,...
Lake 22 Hike: Busy and Worth It
I have no idea why it’s named Lake 22. It’s an unusual name for an absolutely enchanting hike from start to finish. Starting with the greenest of green forests (even for the super green Western Washington Cascades). The land around Lake 22 has been protected as a research area...
How to Fly to Alaska with Camping Gear
Getting ready for that epic camping adventure but need to fly to get there? Wondering how to fly with camping gear and backpacking gear and what you can and can’t bring on a plane? If so, then this article is for you! One of the challenges of camping in...
Carbon River Trail: Waterfalls and Giant Trees in Mt Rainier National Park
Looking to see stunning old growth forest along a milky glacially fed river tumbling down from the lowest altitude glacier in the Lower 48? Looking to find a trail in a popular national park that isn’t crowded? Need a mellow trail that goes deep into the heart of Mt...
Frenchman Coulee Hike for when you just need some Sun
If you’re in Seattle or the anywhere in the Pacific Northwest on the wet west side of the Cascade Mountains, there are some days when you just need to see the sun. On those days, a mellow hike in Frenchman Coulee near Vantage on the Columbia River is absolutely...