Author: Jennie Flaming

If you’re looking for a small, locally owned place to stay near everything in Talkeetna and away from it all then Talkeetna Denali View Lodge and Cabins is the place for you. This idyllic inn has just a few rooms, a home cooked breakfast, a hot tub with a...

Looking for a hike that feels like a real hike away from it all, but in Lynnwood? Meadowdale Beach Park is it. At 2.5 miles round trip (including going to the beach) with about 400 feet of elevation gain on the return trip up to the parking area, this is...

You may not know it yet, but when you picture Alaska in your mind Snug Harbor Outpost is it. Towering mountains of Lake Clark National Park cradling glaciers, fish caught for lunch or dinner right in front of you, boat rides to bird rookeries and remote beaches filled with...

Looking for a year round hike in a beautiful area for every single day of the year no matter the weather? Well, this is it. Not only is this a great hike, there’s lots of amazing food options nearby to make a day out of it or a leisurely...

If you’re the kind of traveler who likes beloved local spots that are not crowded with tourists, then you need BlueWater BaseCamp in the Eklutna Valley, about an hour away from Anchorage. Never heard of the Eklutna Valley? Well, that’s because it’s a very popular day trip or camping...

Wenatchee is an ideal spring destination for gorgeous wildflower hikes and incredible food under seemingly endless sunshine – especially for Seattle area hikers who want to dry out and escape the rain! I’m a born and raised Washingtonian and the host of the Washington State Hiking podcast. I love...

A trip to Alaska that includes Anchorage gives you the opportunity to do one of Alaska’s most unique and approachable adventures – a day trip excursion on the Alaska Railroad. If you’re intrigued by this car free unique experience but confused by your options, let me share my four...

If you’re looking for a perfect day of cross country skiing with blue skies, no crowds and a wide variety of challenge levels on the trails, look no further than the Echo Ridge Ski Area near Lake Chelan. This is my favorite place to cross country ski anywhere in...

So many of my guests on tour spend a good portion of our last day together trying to get an earlier flight home instead of seeing more of Alaska – and this always makes me so sad because there are so many things to do in Anchorage the day...

Eager to visit Olympic National Park in Washington State but getting bewildered by the transportation options? Or trying to figure out if you can visit without a car? That’s what I’m here to help you with. I’m a born and raise Washingtonian and have worked as a guide taking...