Have you ever run with the reindeer? Polka’ed with some musk ox back-up dancers? Followed up a roller derby match with a world-renowned, Grammy-level cello concert? Cheered on a costumed skier as they yeeted themselves across a pond of slush? Taken a helicopter to a mountaintop concert? Well let me tell you- Alaska is a …
When someone says Cabo, you might immediately think of all-inclusive resorts and laying by the pool. I know I used to! As someone who likes to get off the beaten path and include a lot of variety in my travels, all inclusive packages and fancy resorts aren’t exactly my first choice. Sure, I love a …
Each year as fall in Alaska gets progressively colder and darker by the day, I find myself daydreaming about warmer, sunnier locales. Don’t get me wrong, there is a lot of fun to be had in Alaska during the winter, but it can also just feel like a lot. One year I decided to head …
Seward is a very popular, easily accessible town to get to from Anchorage. Consequently, I’ve been to Seward so many times that I’ve lost count! Weekend getaways, teacher professional development, girls’ trips, mountaintop concerts, showing my favorite people out-of-staters around, or even just a quick day-trip down for a hike- I’ve done it all and …
During the summer of 2016, I was lucky enough to visit Nome, Alaska for one of the Alaska Art Education Consortium’s summer institutes. A “teacher travel” opportunity, I was super excited to explore a new place while also getting to make some art and bring home new ideas for my classroom. Something I wasn’t expecting …
In honor of Small Business Saturday, I figured I would share a few of my favorite small businesses from throughout the state of Alaska! Whether you’re searching for holiday gifts, shopping for a special occasion, or just looking forward to bringing home some Alaskan souvenirs from your next trip, there are lots of great ways …
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Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Since moving to Alaska in 2014, I’ve been fortunate to explore a number of areas around the state that are dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Alaska’s indigenous cultures. Whether you’re living in Alaska, just visiting, or planning a trip for the future, here are some suggestions for ways to …
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When I’m not traveling, you can most likely find me elbow deep in some creative pursuit or another. Sometimes this takes the shape of more traditional artistic pastimes like painting, especially if it’s related to my art teacher responsibilities. Other times you can find me out on a dance floor or, you know, creating photos …
Summer of 2020 I was lucky enough to visit southeastern Alaska for a girls’ trip with my friend Mara and her friend from high school, Molly. Even though we stayed within Alaska this was my first “Covid Vacation” and it was definitely a different experience (maybe more on that later.) Despite the unique atmosphere, we …
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I first visited Nashville three years ago during July of 2017 with my best friend from high school, Jess. It was the main destination of a 10-day road trip, and we had such a good time that I’ve been back twice since! A while back I wrote a post dedicated solely to my Nashville favorites …