Travel, Photography, and Other Fun Adventures
by Alaska Girl at Heart
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
I’ve already posted some of my vacation photos, so I’ve included links. Bears Taking Over the Alaska-Canada Highway Sunshine and Ice Majestic Bald Eagles I spent the first week of my trip mostly with my family to celebrate my sister’s Continue reading 2012 Week #20
I’m a bit behind getting my weekly photos posted. I posted a lot of photos from my trip on the Alaska Marine Highway System, but here are a few more and links to the ones that I’ve already posted. Checking Continue reading 2012 Week #19
I love bald eagles…always have. One thing I miss since moving from Alaska is how frequently they are seen. Today I visited the Deep Creek Boat Launch in search of a prime photo opportunity. Here are some of my photos. Continue reading Majestic Bald Eagles
The Matanuska Glacier is located about 100 miles north of Anchorage on the Glen Highway. The best over-all view of the glacier is seen from Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site. There is a daily parking fee of $5, but you Continue reading Sunshine and Ice
The beauty started as we entered the Wrangell Narrows. The passage is so narrow that cruise ships don’t even stop at Petersburg. At times it seemed I could reach out and touch the trees or narrow markers. Wrangell Narrows MV Continue reading I had No Idea Petersburg, Alaska was So Incredibly Beautiful
I really, really, really wanted to see Orcas while I cruised through Canada and Alaska on the Alaska Marine Highway System. And finally, today my wishes were answered while waiting for our boat to leave Wrangell, Alaska. There were two Continue reading Finally…I’ve Seen Orcas in the Wild
We left Bellingham, Washington on Friday at 6:30 pm and finally arrived in our first port today (Sunday at 6:30 am). My dogs couldn’t have been happier to walk on solid ground. I’ll write another time about the experience of Continue reading Checking In From Ketchikan, Alaska
Last week I shared part one of a proposed itinerary for my Alaska/Canada Road Trip in my “Preparing Myself for a Road Trip” post. Things have changed. Although I’d really love to drive all the way to Alaska a different Continue reading Breaking News…Part One of My Alaska/Canada Road Trip Itinerary Has Changed
Documentation: Electronics: Clothing: Driver’s License Alarm Clock (b) 5 Undergarments Passport (a) Cell Phone & Charger 3 Socks Photocopy of Passport (a) Headphones and Splitter 1-2 Capris/Jeans Money/Money Belt Nikon Camera & Charger 1-2 Jacket/Sweater/Sweatshirt Notebook/Pen Waterproof Camera & Charger Continue reading Alaska (Spring/Autumn) Packing List