Whale Watching – July 24, 2011

A while back my friends Shelly, John, and I purchased Whale Watching Tour tickets from Travel Zoo for $49 each.  If you are not familiar with Travel Zoo check it out.  They send a weekly Top 20 list with some Continue reading Whale Watching – July 24, 2011

Anchorage – 10 Places to Eat

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

Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Serene (almost) – July 17, 2011

This hike to Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Serene was both difficult and entertaining.  Julie had to cancel the day before because of an event her son was doing and she didn’t want to feel rushed…neither did the rest of Continue reading Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Serene (almost) – July 17, 2011

Barclay Lake – July 9, 2011

This time we added some more hikers to our group.  Jake and Cheryl couldn’t make it, but Julie brought along two of her friends, Janet and Jane (actually I can’t remember the second gal’s name so Jane will have to Continue reading Barclay Lake – July 9, 2011

Lord Hills Park – July 4, 2011

I moved to Monroe in March of 2005.  It wasn’t until early 2009 that I had even heard of Lord Hills Park and since then I’ve wanted to check it out.  It’s literally 10-15 minutes from my house…I can’t believe Continue reading Lord Hills Park – July 4, 2011

Wallace Falls – June 25, 2011

On June 25th, I somehow talked my friends, Shelly and John, into to hiking Wallace Falls with me.  I sent them a link a few days prior and then we were off.  Let’s just say we aren’t exactly ‘serious’ hikers.  Continue reading Wallace Falls – June 25, 2011