Exploring Glacier Bay during your cruise is like stepping into a giant, icy wonderland. With its towering glaciers, unique wildlife, and dramatic scenery, it’s one of the most unforgettable places in Alaska. But to make the most of your visit, a little planning helps. Here’s everything you need to know […]
Welcome to the magnificent world of Ketchikan, Alaska—often called “Alaska’s First City,” “The Salmon Capital of the World,” and “The Rain Capital of Alaska.” If you’re planning an Alaskan cruise, Ketchikan is likely to be one of your stops, whether it’s your first taste of the Last Frontier or […]
Welcome to Sitka, Alaska—a charming and historic port that’s a must-see stop on any Southeast Alaska cruise. I’m Valerie Perry, a Cruise Director and travel book author, and I’m thrilled to share my insider tips and favorite spots in Sitka to help you make the most of your visit. This […]
Welcome to your comprehensive Icy Strait Point Guide, where we dive into one of Southeast Alaska’s most exciting and rapidly growing cruise destinations. Nestled on Chichagof Island, just across Icy Strait from Glacier Bay National Park, Icy Strait Point offers visitors a unique blend of breathtaking natural beauty, rich […]
Welcome to Juneau, Alaska’s charming capital nestled in the heart of Southeast Alaska. If you’re planning an Alaska cruise or just curious about this unique city, you’re in the right place. I’m a Cruise Director who has been to Juneau dozens of times, and I want to take you on […]
Hi Travelers! After a long (too long) break, I’m back! I haven’t stopped traveling. I haven’t stopped writing. Sadly I just let this blog wither away as I focused more on creating content for Instagram, Facebook, and recently YouTube. But my biggest project has been working on my second book […]
This post contains affiliate links. I may get a bonus if you get the cards in this article. “Travel Hacking? Is this illegal?” – Me. When I first heard this term “Travel Hacking” in early 2021. After I learned a bit more about the travel hacking movement I discovered that […]
An (Oil) Boom Of A Start In 1859 Colonel Edwin Drake’s drilling rig struck a pocket of oil in Pennsylvania and the world forever changed. Similar to the Gold Rush ten years prior, the Oil Rush was on! Thousands of people flocked to the small towns along the Allegheny River […]
Yellowstone was America’s first National Park and my 100th. I have long found Yellowstone fascinating. It sounds like a mythical place. It’s a land where steam shoots out of the ground with great force and pools of water are multicolored and glimmering and pits of mud pop and splash as […]
Geysers and Yellowstone National Park are nearly synonymous. In fact a majority of the worlds geysers are located within the park. Over 500 geysers and more than 10,000 hydrothermal features can be found in Yellowstone. The park sits on top of an active volcano and includes one of the world’s […]
We all know about Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and Mammoth Hot Springs, but to be honest, all of Yellowstone National Park is one giant photo spot – just like it is with wildlife watching. Great views greeted me every day in the park, but a few stood out as […]
If you enter Yellowstone National Park through the Roosevelt Arch at the North Entrance, the first area of development you will come to is Mammoth Hot Springs. There are three major areas of Mammoth Hot Springs: the Historic District, the Upper Terrace, and the Lower Terrace. The Historic District The […]