Monthly Archives: August 2014

Alaska in Photos

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Neil

Here is a gallery of highlights from our three weeks in Alaska. Photos can’t possibly do The Last Frontier justice, but click the images for the full-size slideshow and complete captions. Stay tuned for more detailed information on the sites we visited.

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Kick of the Week: Juneau, AK

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Nick

Our favorites: See: View of Juneau from the top of the Mt. Roberts Tramway. A round-trip ticket on the tram will cost you $35. As an alternative, you can hike up from the downtown area (challenging 2.5 miles), enjoy a … Continue reading →

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National Park Kick: Glacier Bay

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Nick

Stay: Glacier Bay Lodge is the only lodging in the national park, situated in Bartlett Cove. Opened in 1968, it mixes “rustic and 60s modern” architecture and contains the park visitor center and Fairweather dining room (great sunsets during dinner!). Although … Continue reading →

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National Park Kick: Wrangell-St. Elias

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Nick

Planning a trip to America’s largest national park can be quite overwhelming. At 13.2 million acres, it’s larger than Switzerland and equal to 6 Yellowstones! The park visitor center is located in Copper Center, where we chose to spend the … Continue reading →

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National Park Kick: Denali

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Nick

Our favorites: Eat: All meals – Creekside Cafe (we ate breakfast and dinner there; they also provide sack lunches perfect for days spent hiking in the park) Eat: Prospectors Pizzeria & Alehouse (49 beers on tap as well as unique pizza toppings such … Continue reading →

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