Author: Jennie Flaming

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 information becomes available. Blake Island State...

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 of perfect weekend trips to Alaska...

All of Olympic National Park is pretty incredible and there is so much diversity in the park! From towering glacier covered mountains to rugged rocky coastline to impossibly green temperature rainforests and wild rivers, Olympic has so much to see. Deer Park is one of my very favorite places...

Orcas Island is one of the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest, a perfect year round destination in the San Juan Islands for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. Hiking, kayaking, swimming and fishing and all abundant activities on the island. It’s also a wonderful place to slow down and...

Thinking about setting sail for Alaska? Not sure which itinerary to choose? This article is all about the highlights and best Alaska cruise ports to help you decide which Alaska Cruise itinerary is best for you. It also covers the best shore excursions as well as the best things...

Orcas Island is the best island in the San Juan Islands for hiking! Many people come to the beautiful San Juan Islands for many other reasons and outdoor pursuits, but if you’re a hiker looking for a trip to the islands then Orcas is your island! It offers the...

Kukutali Preserve is a unique and beautiful park near Mt Vernon, La Conner and Anacortes. A joint venture between Washington State Parks and the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (the first of its kind in the United States), this beautiful park is a place to experience a beautiful beach and...

Petersburg is a small town and a large commercial fishing hub in a stunning location on Mitkof Island in Southeast Alaska. Large cruise ships do not come here and it’s off the beaten track for most visitors traveling on their own. This makes it a wonderful place to experience...

The LeConte Glacier is a truly unique and stunning place and one of the best things you can see on a trip to Alaska! There are many stunning tidewater glaciers at the heads of Alaska’s many bays along the Inside Passage as well as in Southcentral Alaska, but LeConte...

Wrangell, Alaska is a wonderful place to visit in Southeast Alaska, especially for travelers who are looking for an authentic Alaskan experience away from the crowds of tourists in bigger towns and cruise ship ports. Wrangell has a fascinating history spanning the four nations who have claimed it: the...