Travel, Photography, and Other Fun Adventures
by Alaska Girl at Heart
The day we visited Abel Tazman National Park our tour leader told us we’d be taking a water taxi to Anchorage and then hiking back to Marahau (about 12.5 kilometers). It turned out that the water taxi was the highlight Continue reading Not Just an Average Water Taxi & a Hike Too
When I was very young we lived near the Alaska Zoo. I don’t remember much from then. I do however remember trips we made after we moved away. My Memories The two animals I remember the most are Annabelle (the Continue reading The Alaska Zoo
Whenever I’m asked for places to see in Alaska (or more specifically Anchorage) Flat Top makes the cut. The main viewing area can be accessed by car (driving directions below). Depending on the weather Mount Susitna (Sleeping Lady) and Mt. McKinley Continue reading Hiking and Viewing at Flat Top in Anchorage, Alaska
The 1970s and 1980s marked a population explosion in my hometown of Wasilla, Alaska. In fact from 1970 to 1990 the population grew by over 1300 percent, and that was just within the city limits. Even with Wasilla’s population growth, Continue reading My Hometown…Wasilla, Alaska
I’m revisiting this photo from a few years ago at Alaska Wild Berry Products in honor of #FriFotos on Twitter. This week’s theme is ‘chocolate’ and Alaska Wild Berry Products is the perfect subject for such a theme. Their Anchorage Continue reading Alaska Wild Berry Products
I’m long overdue for a blog post regarding Alaska. My chosen blog name, Alaska Girl at Heart, hasn’t really delivered. I thought I would start off easy with some of my favorite places to eat in Anchorage. I haven’t lived Continue reading Anchorage – 10 Places to Eat