13 Must see stops between Anchorage and Seward Alaska
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 The drive from Anchorage to Seward is one of the most scenic drives anywhere in North America! I lived in Alaska for seven years and worked as a guide and still visit frequently. I have driven nearly every mile of road in Alaska...
Complete Guide to Remote Fields Spring State Park in Southeast Washington
Last Updated on September 25, 2025 Fields Spring State Park is a largely unknown gem tucked in the Blue Mountains in the far Southeast corner of Washington State. It’s a remote, sunny area with amazing year round recreation, both in the park and in the surrounding national forest. Just...
Best things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park
Last Updated on December 10, 2024 Kenai Fjords National Park is one of the easier to get to national parks in Alaska. It is a vast wilderness of mountains, glaciers, fjords and wildlife. The scenery is stunning and the experience of this National park is not one you’ll soon...
Best Things to do in Seward Alaska (from an Alaska Guide)
Last Updated on October 9, 2024 Seward Alaska is a unique and bustling small town that is a perfect stop on your Alaska Itinerary. From outdoor adventures featuring wildlife and glaciers to local art and delicious food, Seward is a wonderful town for visitors. You’ll find plenty of Alaskans...
The Best Squak Mountain Hiking Routes
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 Squak Mountain hiking is a wonderful way to experience gorgeous forested trails near Seattle without the big crowds that many of the other nearby trails have. It’s also a perfect year round destination. It’s shady on hot summer days and shows off beautiful...
Hiking the Boulder Garden Loop on Mt Si
Last Updated on December 9, 2024 Mt Si and its smaller neighbor, Little Si are super busy and crowded. Despite the popularity of these trails, it is possible to find trails in this trail system that are not as crowded! Many people don’t realize that there are several trails...
Top 12 Guided One Day Tours in Alaska according to an Alaska Guide
Last Updated on April 1, 2025 As a former resident of Alaska and a tour guide, I am very picky about tours. I love finding ones that are truly amazing, because an amazing tour can be the highlight of a vacation, especially in Alaska! In this article I’m going...
9 Magical Things to do on Lopez Island
Last Updated on September 25, 2025 Lopez Island is the quietest of the San Juan Islands and the best island in Washington State for bike riding! Even though it’s quiet, there are so many wonderful things to do on Lopez Island. It’s especially wonderful for cyclists, or anyone who...
Complete Guide to Blake Island State Park near Seattle
Last Updated on April 28, 2025 In December 2021, Argosy cruises announced they are no longer operating the boat service to Blake Island. I hope public access to Blake Island is restored quickly! For the time being it is only accessible by private boat. I will update as new...
8 Perfect Weekend Trips to Alaska
Last Updated on April 1, 2025 Is a trip to Alaska on your bucket list? Do you always think “someday I want to go to Alaska?”. Friend, someday is NOW. Getting to Alaska is easier than you think and to prove it to you I have a whole list...