Hiking Guide to Wallace Falls State Park
Wallace Falls State Park is an extremely popular state park for hiking and camping near Seattle. There are several hike options here, from several different waterfalls to a loop to Wallace Lake and even backpacking opportunities. The most popular day hike here is the 4.5 mile round trip hike...
Is a Hotel or Vacation Rental better in Alaska?
Deciding between hotels or vacation rentals on your trip to Alaska is one of the things that can make planning an Alaska trip a bit overwhelming! The answer is, it depends on where you are going in Alaska, how many people you’re traveling with, how long you’re staying and...
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge Review – Fantastic Fairbanks Hotel
Pike’s Waterfront Lodge is my favorite hotel in Fairbanks. I lived in Fairbanks for four years and have worked in the travel industry for more than 20 years, so I have seen a lot of hotels! Fairbanks has plenty of good options but Pike’s is my favorite because of...
Large Animal Research Station Tour Review (Fairbanks, Alaska)
A visit to the Large Animal Research Station at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (LARS) is an absolute must do for anyone visiting Fairbanks who loves animals. It’s also a great opportunity for those who like to learn about somewhat obscure local things while traveling! Musk oxen and reindeer...
Chena Outdoor Collective Dog Sledding Review (Fairbanks, Alaska)
If you’re looking for an unforgettable and unique winter adventure in Fairbanks, you can’t do better than a dog sledding tour with Chena Outdoor Collective! It’s a thrill for all ages to ride behind a dog team through a snowy forest and so fun to meet all the dogs...
How to go Dog Sledding in Alaska
Flying along through a snowy forest or over a glacier in a sled behind a dog team is a uniquely Alaskan thrill that should not be missed if you’re planning a winter trip to Alaska! If you’re visiting Alaska in the summer as most visitors are, there are still...
15 Best Day trips from Vancouver BC
Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the most beautiful and fun cities to visit in the world. In addition to the delights of the city just outside the city and endless adventures to experience and explore. As a near neighbor to the south in Seattle, I’ve had the opportunity...
Best things to do at Eklutna Lake near Anchorage
Eklutna Lake is a fantastic day trip from Anchorage or Wasilla, extremely popular with locals and visitors alike for its summer lake fun from camping to fishing to hiking, biking and kayaking. This is one of my favorite places for a low key fun day enjoying an Alaska summer...
Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle 7 day Itinerary
If you’re looking for an urban seven day trip to see the best cities of the Pacific Northwest, with beautiful ferry rides through islands in view of towering mountains, then a Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle week long trip is for you! You’ll get to experience the best of the...
How to Hike the Harding Icefield Trail near Seward
The Harding Icefield trail is possibly the most spectacular view hike in Alaska. With a multitude of unforgettable and stunning hikes there is stiff competition, but most Alaskans will tell you this is one of the best, if not the best hike around. If you’re a hiker and you...