Author: Jennie Flaming

Juneau is one of my absolute favorite places in Alaska to visit for any reason, but especially for hiking. Whether you’re visiting Juneau for a day on a cruise ship or staying several days on your own, if you’re a hiker you want to make time for a hike...

Juneau is one of the most wonderful places in Alaska to visit on your own, even though most visitors arrive by cruise ship. If you’re planning a trip to Alaska and looking for a place to have an authentic local experience on your own, this three day itinerary for...

Tracy Arm Fjord is without question one of the most beautiful places in Alaska and one of the most incredible Alaska glacier experiences available. 27 mile long Tracy Arm Fjord takes you past towering mountains, steep waterfalls, giant impossibly blue icebergs and ends at the two Sawyer Glaciers at...

The Alaskan Hotel in Juneau is a charming and fun historic hotel in downtown Juneau that has operated since 1913! This is one of the few budget friendly options in Juneau and it is not at all fancy. Think about it like a hostel with private rooms and you’ll...

The relatively new (in 2022) Juneau Lighthouse tour offers a unique whale watching experience in Juneau that is hyper local and perfect for those who like to go beyond what everyone else is doing for something extra special when they’re traveling. Juneau is well known for its fantastic whale...

Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier is one of the most well known glaciers in Alaska and an absolute must do when visiting whether it’s a port call on a cruise or a longer visit to Juneau on your own. This is the only glacier you can drive to in Southeast Alaska...

Seattle has some of the best summers in the entire United States. Lots of sun once summer actually gets going in July, warm days but usually not hot, no humidity, 16 hours of daylight and generally good air quality. Take this ideal weather and add in a backdrop of...

Looking for a stunning view hike near Seattle with plenty of shade and no crowds? Easton Ridge may just be the hike for you! I’m a born and raised Seattleite and a hiker my whole life and this is my personal favorite hike along the I-90 corridor. At 6.5 miles...

Are you taking an Alaska cruise to or from Whittier and trying to figure out how to get from Whittier to Anchorage or the other way around? I’ve got you! I’m a former Alaskan and I still spend many weeks in Alaska each year. As a travel advisor I...

The Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge is a wonderful place to stay near Talkeetna, with epic views of Denali and the rest of the Alaska range, delicious food and a shuttle that goes into town during the day. it’s a great place to stay if you’re in Talkeetna and makes a...