Whistler to Jasper Road Trip Itinerary
British Columbia is full of unforgettable road trips with stunning mountain scenery, waterfalls, wineries and more. A road trip from Whistler to Jasper is just one of these beautiful drives! If you have time for a longer road trip, you can make an epic loop starting and ending in...
9 Interesting things to do in Dawson Creek, BC
Dawson Creek, British Columbia is known for being the start of the Alaska Highway and there are plenty of fun and interesting things to do to make this a very worthwhile stop along your drive to Alaska or the Yukon Territory. I’ve driven the Alaska Highway many times and...
Snow Lake Hike at Snoqualmie Pass
Snow Lake is one of the busiest trails in Washington State and is very popular with Seattle hikers. I don’t often recommend super busy hikes, but Snow Lake is totally worth it! I like to save this hike for late September or early October, when the fall colors on...
How to get to the Whistler Train Wreck
The Whistler Train Wreck is one of the most unique things to do in Whistler and a fascinating nature meets industry and art experience. It’s a short hike (about 1 kilometer or .6 mile) through a beautiful forest and across a new sturdy yet bouncy suspension bridge. This is...
Hiking Half Note Loop from PEAK 2 PEAK – the best hike in Whistler
Hiking the Half Note Loop from the Top of the World Summit in Whistler is one of the best hikes in the the Pacific Northwest, and definitely the best hike in Whistler! Save it for a clear, sunny day in the peak of summer and expand your Whistler PEAK...
The 5 Best road trips in Alaska
If you love road trips, then you absolutely must do one of these road trips in Alaska in your lifetime! Alaska’s highways are remote and vast with absolutely spectacular scenery that makes the miles pass quickly. My top 5 Alaska road trips are all on paved roads, making them...
Anchorage to Valdez – 14 unforgettable road trip stops
Driving from Anchorage to Valdez is one of the most scenic road trips in Alaska and takes you from Alaska’s largest city to one of its most charming and quirky port towns. If you prefer, you can fly from Anchorage to Valdez, but if you like road trips this...
Hiking the Thunderbird Falls Trail near Anchorage
If you’re looking for a mellow hike near Anchorage, or place to stretch your legs on an Alaskan road trip, the Thunderbird Falls trail is an excellent option for you! A great beginner family friendly hike through the forest leading to a beautiful 200 foot waterfall is hard to...
Hiking the Root Glacier in Alaska
Hiking on the Root Glacier is one of the best experiences you can have in Alaska, for those who are willing to make the considerable effort to get to the trailhead! The stunning mountain backdrop, the blue ice, the blue pools of water, all of it is unforgettable! I...
12 Unique things to do in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez is a delightful port town in Alaska focused on fishing and day trips into Prince William Sound. One of the best things about Valdez is that not many visitors come this way, so there are plenty of things to do in Valdez that many Alaska visitors don’t get...