It must be mid-June. Hotels are booked; B&Bs are booked and both hotels and B&Bs are unable to fill all requests for accommodations! When traveling to Alaska, make your room reservations and car rentals far in advance. We discovered that … Continue reading
Hello there, birdwatcher! Does the thought of flying aloft on high currents strike your romantic side? Does a quick call and flutter of wings have you looking for the culprit? Do you maintain a bird bath or bird feeder? Welcome to … Continue reading
Get outta town! A short 10 mile drive north of Anchorage allows you to sample what Chugiak-Eagle River has to offer. FIREWORKS, ANYONE? Watch fantastic fireworks in the Land of the Midnight Sun! Eagle River Lions host the Fourth of … Continue reading
Runners on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (photo credit- Roy Neese) The Visit Anchorage site says it well when it notes… “With low humidity and summer temperatures that typically top out in the mid-70s, Anchorage is an excellent choice for … Continue reading
Independence Mine – L. Roth Independence Mine: What a wonderful day trip from Anchorage, straight into Alaska’s history. Drive about 2 hours north and get to walk through time by visiting the Independence Gold Mine located on the Palmer side … Continue reading
Downtown Anchorage’s Historic City HallL Roth Photograher What a great day to walk along downtown streets and see what was going on. We decided to head to the Alaska Market & Festival on Third Avenue. WOW! What a fun time. … Continue reading
Potter Marsh Viewing Area Today was one of those days to take a ride and view the wonders of Turnagain Arm. For years, I have wanted to take a ride to Hope, Alaska. Today was the day. Loaded the dogs … Continue reading
Every month in Alaska is great, but many Alaskans think August is one of the nicest times of the year. Some of us get particularly excited about the Alaska State Fair, held just outside Palmer, an FDR New Deal colony … Continue reading
Add caption Summer in Alaska is peaking during this final weekend of July. Soon, we will be attending the annual State Fair, viewing giant cabbages and relishing funnel cakes and reindeer sausages. Now in its 76th year, the State Fair … Continue reading
Anchorage is Near the Edge of Nature! Short trips can be great adventures! One week vacations in Anchorage are sufficient when filled with new experiences. Aawesome Retreat B&B, on the hillside overlooking Anchorage, is 20 minutes from the Airport … and becomes … Continue reading
