Each summer I try to visit someplace in Alaska where I haven’t been before. The state is so large and there are so many remote nooks and crannies, it’s not difficult to find a new spot to go adventuring! The summer of 2022 took me to Cordova for the first time. My friend Liz and …
Chena! Just kidding, but isn’t that the first thing everybody says when you mention Fairbanks? “Oooh you just have to go to Chena Hot Springs!” While I don’t totally disagree, there is so much more to interior Alaska that is worth visiting! Fairbanks is located more or less in the geographic center of Alaska, which, …
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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 …
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 …
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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Throughout the summer of 2020, I slowly but surely explored a number of Alaska State Park cabins, especially those in the northern region of the state. This particular adventure took us to Quartz Lake! Originally I had hoped to have a nice long weekend out and about, but then life happened. Work things, friends having …
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4th of July of 2020 was a little unconventional. No fireworks, no parades, no BBQ with friends and family. With travel restrictions still in place, I kept it local and decided to put a new spin on a favorite Anchorage escape: Seward! The big attraction of the weekend was a stay at Orca Island Cabins, …