alaska

Kayaking in Alaska Among Icebergs is the Coolest Thing You’ll Ever Do

kayaking in alaska - iceberg columbia glacier

Kayaking in Alaska is the holy grail of all trips.  You head miles away from the nearest town — not that it’s big to begin with — into a great expanse of wildlife sanctuaries, pristine waters, and between rugged peaks.  If you’re lucky, curious otters will come up to greet you.  If you’re not, tidal

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How Going to the Yukon Led to A Proposal

Early in a September morning, the Celebrity Millennium docked in Skagway.  The year was 2009 and I was having the absolute time of my life cruising through Alaska.  I was traveling solo — a rarity on cruise ships — but the trip was already the best vacation I’d ever taken, and I was only halfway through the sailing. Even though

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North to Alaska: Driving the Haul Road to Prudhoe Bay

dalton highway overview

This guest post is courtesy of my husband (Mike) and summarizes his first trip up the Haul Road. As of 2019, he’s now driven it 3 times! For me, a roadtrip starts over 300 miles; otherwise it’s a weekend getaway.  I’m a self-proclaimed driver and my standard may be off from the general public as a guy who once put 50K on a Dodge Charger in a

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