There aren’t many roads in Alaska. In fact, only about 20% of this state can be traveled by road. One of the few roads Alaska can brag about is the Parks Highway, from Anchorage to Denali. This stretch of road is really spectacular. Driving the Parks Highway is one of the most rewarding experiences that you may …
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Day Trip to Glacier Point – Face to Face With Davidson Glacier in Alaska
It was dark and gloomy when our ship pulled at the dock that morning. What a change of scenery from the sunny weather in Juneau the previous day! Trusting the weather will remain good, we had booked an adventurous day trip to Glacier Point. In my previous posts I probably gave you the impression that Alaska is this beautiful, …
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6 Fun Things to Do in Juneau in One Day – Guide for First Time Visitors
Despite being a small city, there are plenty of fun things to do in Juneau for visitors. Exploring Juneau on your own is quite possible, but if your time is limited, it’s a good idea to book a couple of tours as well. They will take you to some places where it’s hard to make …
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Mendenhall Glacier Helicopter Tour
Mendenhall Glacier is one the best things you can do in Juneau. The first time I saw the Mendenhall Glacier was earlier that morning, when we were walking to the Nugget Falls. But when you see it from the distance you can’t anticipate its size. I suspected this ice monster must look totally different when you see …
Alaskan Trails: Walking to the Nugget Falls
Until last month when we went to Alaska I had never been to a glacier. I will never forget my very first view from the bus window as we were approaching the the park where the glacier flows toward the lake. “IS THAT THE GLACIER?!?!?” I asked jumping out of my seat. Looking back, I still …
Things to Do in Ketchikan, Alaska in One Day
Ketchikan was our first stop on our cruise to Alaska. After spending one day on the sea, I could hardly wait to set foot on land! I didn’t have big expectations about the small fishing village of Ketchikan. What could be so exciting in this small fishing town of Alaska? Ketchikan may be small, but …
Mushers, Sled Dogs and the Iditarod Sled Race in Alaska
What heart remains untouched by the amazing yet sad story of White Fang? The half-woolf half-dog’s faith brought tears in many children’s eyes, as he was sold to be a sled dog in the harsh and frozen Yukon Territory. Somehow Jack London’s character came to my mind as we began our Husky Homestead tour that morning in …
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