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Hiking the Mineral Creek Trail, Valdez
Valdez offers several great hiking trails, most of which begin just a few minutes from downtown. I’d argue that the ... -
Exploring Downtown Valdez, Alaska
Just getting to Valdez is no easy task. It is a long way from anywhere, isolated by mountains from the ... -
The Road to Valdez, Alaska: Thompson Pass, Richardson Highway
Driving to Valdez? You’ll need to make a long journey on a remote highway, that crosses the snowiest place in ... -
Downtown Chitina, Alaska
At most national parks, the town that’s just outside the main entrance is a booming place, filled with hotels, gift ... -
Chitina: Bald Eagles, Fish Wheels on the Copper River
Maybe you’ve been lucky enough to see one bald eagle in the wild. But what about 5? Or 10? All ... -
Driving the Glenn Highway, Matanuska Valley
Almost any road in Alaska could qualify as a scenic byway, but the Glenn Highway stands out. It’s about 180 ... -
Sunset from Mount Baldy Trailhead over Anchorage
When I drove up Skyline Drive to hike Mount Baldy, I was impressed with the view from the trailhead parking ... -
Portage Pass Trail, hike to Portage Glacier, Whittier
One of the best reasons to pay for a trip through the tunnel to Whittier is to hike the Portage ... -
Exploring Whittier, Alaska
Whittier, Alaska is a strange and wonderful place. It’s a town where nearly everyone lives in one building. It’s a ... -
Portage Glacier Road, and the Tunnel to Whittier
A very pretty corner of Alaska can only be accessed in a unique way. If you want to go to ...
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