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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
This post is part of the “Olympic Dreams” series where I try Olympic sports and explore Olympic host cities. Read more Olympic Dreams posts HERE. “Good curling.” “Good curling.” All of the members of our teams said this to each other as we shook hands. We were about to […]
This post is part of the “Olympic Dreams” series where I try Olympic sports and explore Olympic host cities. Read more Olympic Dreams posts HERE. “It’s a really great workout.” That was everyone’s reply when I told them I was going to try cross country skiing for the first […]
Church spires. Barbara Fritchie. The Civil War. These are the most commonly known aspects of Frederick, Maryland. But the small town 50 miles north of Washington, DC also has a flourishing food scene. With over 30 restaurants in the downtown area, knowing what to try can be overwhelming. With a […]
Floyd is a one stoplight town in rural, Blue Ridge Virginia. It’s mainly known for one thing: bluegrass music. The Floyd Country Store Friday Night Jamboree draws curious onlookers, like me, every weekend. While planning my trip to the area I came across The Stone Churches of Reverend Bob […]
On a trip through Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and Glacier National Parks, Grand Teton was probably the park I was the least excited about. I constantly thought, “It’s just a big mountain, right?” Well, technically yes, Grand Teton is a very big mountain. But this 310,000 acre park in Wyoming includes […]
It’s hard to take a bad picture in Grand Teton National Park. While most photos from here are good, fill your Instragram feed with images from the best photo spots in Grand Teton National Park. Mormon Row Historic District The barns and old buildings of Mormon Row are probably the […]
Most hikes don’t start with a boat ride. But a hike in Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park does. Or at least, can. Jenny Lake The hike begins at the Jenny Lake Visitor Center and Trailhead. From here you can walk the 2 mile trail to the west side […]
Camping is the perfect way to unwind after a day of soaking in mountain views while exploring Grand Teton National Park. None of the individual campsites inside the park require or accept advance reservations – which can lead to a nerve wracking first day as you try to find a […]