Best Things to do in Alaska Cruise Ports on your own
Planning a cruise to Alaska but don’t like organized tours? Great news! There are plenty of wonderful things you can do completely on your own, and many of them are free or very affordable. I’ve worked in the Alaska cruise industry since the late 90s and have lived in...
Best Alaska Cruise Excursions according to an Alaska Guide
Are you looking for the best Alaska cruise excursions for your upcoming Alaska cruise? If you need some help sorting through the overwhelming number of options, I’m here to help. I’ve worked in the Alaska cruise industry since the late 90s and have lived in two Alaska cruise ports....
Manastash Lake and Lost Lake Trail Guide
Looking for a larch hike in mid to late October without the crowds? The trail to Manastash Lake and Lake is the one for you! This trail does have dirt bikes (off trail motorcycles) so if you’re not interested in a shared use trail, this will not be the...
13 Fun Things to do in Westport, Washington
Westport, Washington is an ideal family friendly and affordable year round getaway near Seattle and Tacoma but yet a world away. Who doesn’t love the beach? Westport is refreshingly unpretentious. Everything in Westport is focused on the ocean, so it’s the ideal place to visit the beach, go fishing,...
Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs: Relaxation in Whitehorse
There’s really nothing like a hot springs visit for true relaxation and if you’re on a long road trip a soak is the perfect way to spend a day or an evening. Eclipse Nordic Hot Springs near Whitehorse is an ideal stop just off the Alaska Highway or on...
The Perfect Yukon Territory Road Trip for Adventurers
Adventurous road trippers, look no further than a Yukon road trip in remote Northwest Canada for a journey through stunning landscapes waiting to be explored by the few visitors who are creative about finding uncrowded places to explore. The Yukon has been one of my favorite places in the...
Dempster Highway Driving Guide to the Arctic Ocean in Tuktoyaktuk
The Dempster Highway is a truly unique road trip from already remote Dawson City into Canada’s Arctic and the shore of the Arctic Ocean. There is stunning and unique scenery everywhere, crossing four mountain ranges, going back and forth across the Continental Divide, traversing the only never glaciated area...
Hiking the Triple Lakes Trail in Denali National Park
The Triple Lakes Trail in Denali National Park is a wonderful trail in a park that has very few maintained and developed hiking trails. While hiking off trail in Denali is a treat, this is a great option for those not as comfortable with off trail hiking and those...
Hiking the Oxbow Trail in Denali National Park
The Oxbow Trail in Denali National Park is a hidden gem that has recently been rebuilt by the park service and is in fantastic condition. This is an ideal hike for all ages and ability levels and anyone who wants to get out for a hike in Denali. There...
Denali Park Village Hotel Review (by a guide)
Denali Park Village is the Denali National Park hotel operated by the park concessionaire (Aramark). It’s a comfortable and rustic hotel that is perfect for a stay in the Denali area. How do I know? I’m a tour director and I stay here regularly with guests. I’m also a...