Tag Archives: Alaska Road Trip

Best Food & Drink: 2014 Travels

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Neil

From as far north as Alaska and as far south as Chile, we took eating and drinking as seriously as ever last year. Here’s a look at the most memorable items we sampled: Neil Eat: 1. Shrimp & Grits – Bluegrass … Continue reading →

Alaska Part 2: Denali

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Neil

Getting There: Denali National Park is an easy 4.5 hour drive north of Anchorage. Alternatively the Alaska Railroad offers service between the two locations. The literal high point of the trip is 20,237 ft Mt. McKinley, the highest point … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travel Resources | Tagged Alaska Road Trip, Denali Highway, Denali National Park, Denali Shuttle Bus, Dog Sled Demonstration, Eielson Alpine Trail, Eielson Visitor Center, McKinley Creekside Cafe | 4 Comments

Alaska Part 1: Seward and Kenai Fjords

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Neil

Getting there: Alaska Airlines offers direct service from Chicago O’Hare to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. It’s a six hour flight, but that’s much faster than having to stop in Seattle, which is what most other airlines make you do. … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Travel Resources | Tagged Alaska Road Trip, Exit Glacier, Harding Icefield Trail, Kenai Fjords National Park, Le Barn Appetite, Major Marine Tours, North to Alaska, Salmon Creek Cabins, Seward Brewing Company | 4 Comments

Alaska Trip Statistics

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Neil

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Posted in Destinations, Maps, News | Tagged Alaska Animals, Alaska Facts, Alaska Hiking, Alaska Marine Highway, Alaska National Parks, Alaska Road Trip, North to Alaska | 1 Comment

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.

Posted in Destinations, High Kick Photos | Tagged Alaska, Alaska Marine Highway, Alaska Photos, Alaska Road Trip, Denali National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Juneau, Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Wrangell St. Elias National Park | Leave a comment

Alaska: National Parks Overview

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Neil

Posted in Maps, Upcoming Travel | Tagged Alaska National Parks, Alaska Road Trip, Denali National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Wrangell St. Elias National Park | Leave a comment

Alaska Reading Material: The Diary of a Ninety-Eighter

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Neil

As part of my Alaska preparation reading, I received a vintage copy of the book “The Diary of a Ninety-Eighter” by Basil Austin. It was written during his gold rush voyage to Alaska and the Yukon Territory in 1898-1900. The promise of … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading Material, Upcoming Travel | Tagged Alaska Road Trip, Basil Austin, Diary of a Ninety-Eighter, Valdez Glacier | Leave a comment

Getting Familiar With Alaska

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Neil

Alaska is a land of extremes. Just the size and the variety contained within it is hard to comprehend. Here is an assortment of facts to put into perspective the enormity of our northern outpost. Click for full-size view.

Posted in Destinations, Maps, Upcoming Travel | Tagged Alaska Facts, Alaska National Parks, Alaska Road Trip, Alaska Tallest Mountains | Leave a comment

Upcoming Travel: Alaska

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Neil

With only five weeks before our departure, it is now time to turn our attention fully to Alaska. (Who am I kidding, our attention has been on Alaska for months.) We began serious researching last fall and locked in … Continue reading →

Posted in Destinations, Maps, Upcoming Travel | Tagged Alaska Marine Highway, Alaska Road Trip, Anchorage, Copper Center, Denali National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Willow Lake B&B, Wrangell St. Elias National Park | Leave a comment