Anchorage, Alaska Trip Part 1
When my friend Amanda said she wanted to go to Alaska, for her birthday this year, and visit her high school friend, I immediately asked If I could tag along, I mean its ALASKA!!! The final frontier and land of the midnight sun, who wouldn't want to experience that. The only thing that I wished was that we would have gone during the northern lights, but that just gives me more of a reason to go back to this beautiful state.
We arrived at Anchorage, and soon after the following day, our host for this trip, Jessy, Justin and their three kids drove down from Fairbanks to meet us. I instantly fell in love with these kids, all different, strong but above all hilarious personalities. I knew Justin from high school, and had met Jessi before, so it wasn't like I was meeting for the first time.
We decided to stay two nights at an airbnb in Anchorage, and I fell in love with this city. It was such a whole different experience that I will never forget.
This episode we enjoy good food, and drive down to Seward Alaska, for a boat tour, and my goodness it was amazing, the Vessel was called Orca Song, here is the link if you want to book
Also thank you Jessi Lopez for that Orca footage, I think that really made the video.
We also checked out the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, in Chugach State Park, here is the link
There is plenty more to come, and the rest is is even more stunning beauty,
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Running Reindeer Ranch-Fairbanks-Alaska
Spent a morning at the Running Reindeer Ranch in Fairbanks, Alaska. We got to take a walk with and pet reindeer.
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Visit the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States in land area at 570,374 square miles, over twice the size of Texas
Mount McKinley, or Denali The High One is the highest mountain in the United States and North America with an elevation of 20,320 feet.
Anchorage is Alaska's largest city with over 291,000 residents. At 61 degrees north is it slightly more northern than Oslo and Stockholm.
Because of the northern latitude, in the summer the days are very long although the temperatures rarely rise above the 70s. But that doesn't stop Alaska's residents from shedding their parkas for shorts the moment the sun appears.
Oscar Anderson was an early Anchorage resident, said to be the 18th person to set foot on the area and his house, built in 1915 was the first wood-frame house in Anchorage.
The Glacier Brewhouse is both a brewery and one of Anchorage's top restaurants. The place gets busy early so it is a good idea to make reservations. Aside from rotisserie meats the menu features lots of fresh local seafood. And who ever had fresh raspberry whet beer? The brewhouse was brewing it and it was delicious. Alaska glacier bottled water is a great way to taste the purity of the environment around Anchorage. This bottled water is a popular drink for Asians who visit and refer glaciers. Although there were rave reviews about the seafood chowder and the calamari, I tried the pita with hummus which was a great appetizer that went well with the raspberry wheat beer.
One can't be in Alaska without tasting king crab legs. The fresh version is more spectacular than the deep freeze version we get in the lower 48. Alaskan halibut also shines over their southern neighbors and at Glacier Brewhouse they serve it with a healthy balsamic salad and a not so healthy side of fries.
A popular street food are reindeer hot dogs which are actually a blend of pork sausage and reindeer. I didn't taste it but I understand it is a must try, unless you are Santa Claus. There are lots of tourist shops selling made in China souvenirs but if you want something that is truly Alaskan and unique, The Oomingmak Qiviut shop is an Alaskan native cooperative that produces Muskox products.
It is owned by approximately 250 Native Alaskan women from remote coastal villages of Alaska who knit each item by hand. Each village has a signature pattern derived from traditional aspects of village life and the Eskimo culture; they may come from an ancient artifact or a beadwork design.
The name Musk Ox is deceiving, as the animal does not produce musk, nor is it related to cattle. Skeletal and behavioral studies show a closer relationship to sheep and goats Qiviut is shed naturally each year during the spring months.
About 40 miles south of Anchorage is the Alyeska ski resort -- even in May there is abundant snow -- although skiers were not about. It has an average of 643 of annual snowfall and is known for its steep terrain. For off piste skiing - Chugach Powder Guides operate snowcat or helicopter adventure in the world-famous Chugach Mountain Range. Helicopters guarantee 16 - 20,000 vertical feet of skiing per day. The cost $1125 per person. If that price is unbearable ... the normal day ski lift pass is $60 for an adult.
Not far from Alyeska is Portage and the home of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals and many who cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center.
Snickers, the porcupine is one such creature that was raised in a home and has a lot of personality .. so much so that a youtube video featuring him with almost 1.8 million views. (youtube.com/watch?v=U5I5H7EeC8k)
The center had recently taken in three orphaned moose calves who keep the four-year old moose Jack company. Jack had arrived at the center as a 3-day old moose with bite marks and a broken leg .. and a 20% chance of survival.
Muskox who's warm fur is used in making Qiviut products are an arctic survivor. Their thick coat grows up to 36 inches long.
The wood bison were extinct from Alaska until they were reintroduced in 2003. They are the largest land animal in North America.
Bears are also residents at the center including brown bears, black bears and a grizzly bear.
Heading south toward the coastal town of Whittier brings one to the Whittier tunnel. This is the longest combined railroad car tunnel in North America and connects the commuters between the Prince William Sound and Turnagain Arm. The tunnel opened in 1943.
Whittier is home to lots of sea life from birds, to sea otters, seals, whales, and sea lions.
In 1964 a 9.2 magnitude earthquake (the largest ever recorded in North America)
generated a major tectonic tsunami. The waves destroyed Girdwood and Portage and evidence of the damage today is still visible from the dead wood forests in the area.
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Anchorage Hub of Alaska: Surrounded by some of the most spectacular wilderness in the United States, Anchorage is a first-class destination, with all the amenities you've come to expect in any traditional meeting place.
Anchorage sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains along the coast of Cook Inlet and lies as far west as the Hawaiian Islands and as far north as Helsinki yet it boasts a mild climate. Four mountain ranges, (the Chugach, Alaska, Kenai and Talkeetna) and the warm Japanese Chugach current combine to create pleasant year-round temperatures. Spring through fall, Anchorage's climate is similar to San Francisco's spring weather; winter comparisons usually remind visitors of ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains, Canada or Europe.
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport serves as the primary port of entry into Alaska's largest city. With more than 300 flights either originating or terminating here each day, reaching Anchorage via air is both comfortable, convenient and time-efficient.
Visitors venturing to Anchorage can also drive from anywhere on the continent, any time of the year. The Alaska Highway, which links Alaska with Canada and the contiguous United States, is fully paved and offers services all year long. Another option is to take the Alaska Marine Highway to a nearby port such as Whittier, then take the highway or railway to Anchorage from there. See the Alaska Marine Highway section of this guide for more information or go to AlaskaFerry.com.
The parks system within Anchorage showcases some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. Virtually every aspect of Anchorage's unique past is represented in the historic, cultural or natural themes of these accessible parks.
There are more than 180 miles of groomed trails in Anchorage, many of which are lighted, as well as hundreds of backcountry treks. The grand Chugach State Park embraces the south side of the Anchorage Bowl and offers backcountry access literally minutes from downtown. Kincaid Park is a cross-country skier's delight and one of only two courses certified for international competition in the United States. Hundreds of trails cross through wooded areas abundant with wildlife and vistas of the Alaska Range and Mt. Denali.
Often, flying is the only way to reach backcountry areas that offer an unforgettable experience in the pristine wilderness of Alaska. Flying is so popular in Alaska that 1 in 36 residents have a pilot's license and towns without a stop sign probably have a landing strip. Even the capital city of Juneau can only be accessed by water or plane.
There are many companies offering charter services for just a few hours or longer backcountry trips. From Anchorage, take a flight seeing trip to Denali National Park and circle majestic Mt. McKinley while looking down on fantastic flora and fauna below. A fly-in fishing trip is a popular way to experience an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime Alaskan thrill.
On Cook Inlet, Glenn Hwy 1 and the Seward Highway; 358 miles southwest of Fairbanks; 725 miles east of Whitehorse. Population: Anchorage Municipality: 277,638 (42% of state population). Visitor Information: Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau: 524 W. Fourth Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2212; Phone: (907) 276-4118; Fax: (907) 278-5559; Email:info@anchorage.net; Website: Anchorage.net. Log Cabin and Downtown Visitor Information Center: Fourth Avenue and F Street, Anchorage, AK 99501; Phone: (907) 274-3531 (Open Daily). Anchorage Chamber of Commerce: 441 W. 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501; Phone: (907) 272-2401. Alaska Public Lands Information Center: 605 W 4th Ave #105, Anchorage, AK 99501; Phone: (907) 271-2737.
Fairbanks, Alaska
We took a cruise on the great Chena river of Alaska, on the Stern wheeler Riverboat Discovery! Our three-hour cruise took us into the heart of Alaska and introduce us to a family who has made the rivers of Alaska a way of life for five generations. We saw a bush float plane take off and land alongside the boat, and saw the home and kennels of the late four-time Iditarod winner Susan Butcher and saw her champion sled dogs in action. We became immersed into the ancient Athabascan Indian culture when our Alaska Native Guides took us on a personalized tour of the Chena Indian Village. After the cruise we explored the Steamboat Landing shops where Bob experienced the “Alaska at 40 Below” for about three minutes. It was a surprise to see the many beautiful homes along the river so far North.
Alaska: State of Emergency
Dave Malkoff hosts this gripping, unprecedented look at an American crisis happening right now in the state of Alaska. Homes are sinking into the ground, families are about to become refugees and dangerous gasses are warming our largest state. The Weather Channel investigates in this must-see documentary.
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U.S. Army Alaska
United States Army Alaska, headquartered at Fort Richardson, provides trained and ready forces in support of worldwide unified land operations; and, supports United States Indo-Pacific Command Theater Security Cooperation Program in order to contribute to a stable and secure operational environment.
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US Army Paratroopers in Arctic Alaska
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Alaska 2018 - 10 [Haines Junction to Fairbanks, border crossing, solar update!]
Pine Lake at Haines Junction, Yukon to Fairbanks, AK
Intro recorded at Lunch Cafe in Fairbanks, AK. (
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Because Kevin had some work to do and the weather was going to be crappy we decided to push through to Fairbanks.
The drive was beautiful, again. Mountains and rivers. Some of the rivers were still iced up quite a bit.
Border Crossing
The road before and after the border crossing was terrible! Loads of frost heaves. One even yanked out the lights cable from the RV to the car.
So far, this was the easiest land crossing we’ve had into the U.S. It was quick and the border patrol agent shared a bunch of helpful information about what to expect coming up. And we didn’t get searched. There was no line. We talk more about the border crossing right after it happened.
Wildlife tally
3 moose and a bunny
The first two moose we saw was a mom and baby. Sadly we couldn’t get a pic of the baby. Then further down the road, we saw another single moose. And we got video of that one. I also saw a bunny that was dark on top and white underneath.
Fun fact: the average moose has a pint of blood a day taken by mosquitos.
Wallydocking
We’ve been parked at the Walmart in Fairbanks. They have a couple dozen RV spots. So far it’s been busy but not packed out. Maybe a dozen RVs have been here each night. If you need an oil change for your RV, the auto center here has larger bays and will do it.
Solar update
The solar install has been awesome! So far we haven’t had to use our generator. The batteries haven’t been below 70%. And since they’re lithium we can actually take them down to 20% if we need to.
We haven’t been conserving our power usage at all. We use the coffee grinder and pot, the microwave, the induction plate, and the instant pot whenever we want. If we’re home, the router is on and we’ve got our devices plugged in.
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Boyd also owns Alaskan Culture Tours, that also, has affordable Fairbanks tour packages and a Fairbanks City Tour personally given by Ben Boyd, an Alaska Mountain Man who made his living from the land using a sled dog team.
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A New Trail to the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center
In 2014 and 2015, volunteers and Bureau of Land Management employees constructed a new walking and biking trail to the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center in Coldfoot, Alaska.
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#Explore the Flattop Mountain trails which serve up some of the best views in the state. Learn the traditional dances and games of Alaska’s first peoples at the Alaska Native Heritage Centre or stock up on stories and folklore from the Last Frontier at the Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Centre. Hang out at the dock at Seward, a picturesque fishing outpost or set sail to the Kenai Fjords National Park. Marvel as deep-sea giants breach the surface of these still waters. Climb aboard a seaplane or helicopter and soar from Seward out to the Godwin Glacier.
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ALASKA: SNEAKY DENALI AND CONTINUING THE QUEST WITH LJMJ TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS S2 || Ep28
We finally get a break in the clouds and take advantage of the sun by heading up to Hatcher’s Pass. The drive through the mountains is spectacular and we quickly find the perfect spot for blueberry picking!
As we arrive at the summit, we are surprised by paragliders practicing taking off with their instructor. The multicolored chutes just add to the beauty of the green, lush mountains of Alaska!
Independence Mine was our next stop and one of our favorite historical landmarks to explore so far. The decommissioned gold mine was left just as it stands and gives such a story of the families who lived there together and created this fascinating mining community.
We say goodbye to our friends from Anchorage and this amazing site on the Knik River in Butte, Alaska.
We separate once again with Nathan and Marissa from , and head to see if Denali will peak out of the clouds for a special photo that Corey wants to get with our GMC Denali Sierra.
We check out Denali National Park, walk through the Visitor Center, and meet up with the friends we met in Homer, Alaska, and .
Fairbanks was the perfect stop to restock and then we head to meet back up with Nathan and Marissa at Quartz Lake to try to catch the Northern Lights before heading to Tok and prepare to leave Alaska!
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Anchorage Downtown Tour (Visitor Information Center, Reindeer Sausage, Veteran's Memorial Monument)
Take a look and see what downtown Anchorage looks like. We arrived there via a complimentary shuttle service from the Port of Anchorage (see our video of that here: ). Once downtown, we checked out the Anchorage Visitor Information Center, a cool log cabin with a garden roof. From there we took a one hour Anchorage city tour on a trolley (video: ), saw the historic City Hall, then visited the Alaska Public Lands Information Center Museum (video: ). We then hiked the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail (video: ) before checking out Veteran's Memorial Monument at Delaney Park, and then taking a look at the grounds of the Alaska Center of the Performing Arts. If you do visit Anchorage, don't forget to check out the Reindeer Sausage which was pretty tasty!
This was from our June 2017 Alaska Cruise aboard the Holland America MS Amsterdam, which docked at the Port of Anchorage (video: )
Anchorage Trolley City Tour (4K)
We took the Anchorage Trolley Tour which gave a nice overview of the city. It was $20 per person (we paid cash to the driver before boarding). The starting point was easy to locate as it was right next to the Anchorage Visitor Information center which looks like a log cabin, an easy walk from where we were dropped off from our cruise shuttle. Anchorage was the mid-way point of our 14 day Alaska cruise aboard the Holland America Amsterdam in June of 2017.
We visited the airport near the lake and saw a float plane land, taxi, and another takeoff.
We definitely recommend this tour- the tour guide was very informative and you get a nice overview of Anchorage Alaska.
Nobody Told Juneau (1977)
On January 26, 1959, the first Alaska State Legislature convened at the state capital in Juneau. In this 1977 segment from Alaska Review 10, reporters examine the ways that Juneau residents and leaders are coping with a proposed move of the state capital out of Juneau to another location. Those interviewed include: unidentified person-on-the-street interviewees; C.B. Bettisworth, founder of the FRANK Committee (Frustrated Responsible Alaskans Needing Knowledge); Bill Overstreet, Juneau mayor; Bill Ray, Alaska state senator from Juneau; and Dave Fremming, president of the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce. (Sound/Color/U-matic videotape).
Airing from 1976 to 1987, Alaska Review was the first statewide public affairs television program in Alaska. The show was designed to explore public policy issues confronting Alaska, and to assist citizens in making decisions about the future of their land. Produced by Independent Public Television, Inc., (IPTV), the series eventually consisted of 16 one-hour shows, 46 half-hour shows, and one three-hour special broadcast. Funded through the Alaska Humanities Forum and State of Alaska, the series won multiple awards for public service and educational programming. IPTV dissolved in 1988. Videotapes for all finished productions and raw footage were later moved to the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), where they became housed with the Alaska Film Archives, a unit of the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives department in the Rasmuson Library at UAF, shortly after the unit was founded in 1993. The Alaska Film Archives is currently seeking funding to preserve and digitize all of the original full interviews gathered in the making of the Alaska Review series. Copies of finished productions are also held by Alaska State Library Historical Collections in Juneau. For more information, please contact the Alaska Film Archives at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
This sequence contains excerpts from AAF-4955 from the Alaska Review collection held by the Alaska Film Archives, a unit of the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections & Archives Department in the Elmer E. Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Living Our Happy LIfe - Fairbanks to Healy Alaska
LIVING OUR HAPPY LIFE: Awesome Cultural Center Fairbanks | A Dad’s Pain | 49th State Brewery | Boondocking @ Stampede Road
After a mentally and physically challenging trip up the Dalton Highway, we had to hunker down a bit and rest up in Fairbanks, Alaska. So we joined the 75 or so other RVs staying at the Fairbanks Walmart Resort with our friend Nick of the Travato Base Camp Facebook group. While there, we checked out the Fairbanks Information/Cultural Center and learned quite a bit about the native people and their culture as well as how this northern, remote part of Alaska came to thrive and grow.
We also met a fellow NC Tarheel, Dave Friedrich, who was here on a mission. He rode his BMW motorcycle from the coast of NC to Alaska to honor his son who gave his life defending our freedom in Iraq. Dave explained to us the concept of the Tour Of Honor rides and surprised us as he took out a flask filled with part of his son’s ashes and showed us how he travels all over the country spreading his son’s ashes and honoring his memory. It was a touching and emotional moment for us as we made another lifelong friend on this journey in our van.
From there we started making our way to Denali but only made it as far as Healy, where we had a great lunch at the 49th State Brewery and got to experience the BUS from the movie “Into The Wild”. We then hopped in the vans and drove to the end of the Stampede Road, which is where Chris had been dropped off, had crossed the river and had found the infamous bus. It was one of those awesome moments that we got to be in the exact spot where we’d just watched in the movie, with those sad feelings still sticking around after watching Chris’ last days as he struggled to survive in the wild of Alaska.
It did not go unnoticed though that both of our experiences during this portion of the trip were very much related. Dave’s son, Chris, gave his life defending our country and fighting so we can have the freedom to live our Happy Life. Chris lost his life living his very own happy life... like so few he chose to leave everything behind and live his Happy Life as far out in the wild as he could go. He made it to the spot in his life and in Alaska he wanted to get to, but unfortunately the spring thaw raised the rivers to the point that he could not get back as he’d planned.
We find ourselves doing the same... trying to find and live Our Happy Life. We are much more conventional than Chris was in doing so, but far more adventurous than most our age... trying to strike that happy balance. Here’s hoping you find your Happy Life too and that you have the courage to strike out in that direction. Until then, we really appreciate each of you watching as we continue our journey. If you haven’t already done so we’d be honored if you would consider subscribing to our channel and actively take part in our journey by commenting as you see fit as the episodes air.
Alaska Tour - Anchorage, AK - Stop #13
Today we traveled southward from Denali, AK to Anchorage, AK. Along the way, we saw beautiful white capped mountains and finally got a good look at towering Mt. McKinley! Depending on which way you viewed it from determined if the peak was cloud covered or not!
In Anchorage we had 5 days of touring and free time to explore. Our city tour took us to see Black Elk Crafts, Alaska Fur Exchange, Ulu Factory, Float Plane Harbor and Ship Creek! At Earthquake Hill, Jeannie Coushaine gave a talk about surviving the great 1964 Earthquake, and what she saw! That night we had a ‘lively’ party with good food, drinks, and dancing!
The next day we had a Meet & Greet with Kelly Griffin a famous Iditarod musher! After her talk, Charlie Coushaine presented Spike a panoramic picture taken at Emerald Lake that was signed by everyone in the tour! He also read a poem he wrote entitled ‘Spike the Wagon Master’! Afterwards we had ‘Date Night’ which included a family style chicken dinner at Sourdough Barbecue, a Dusty Sourdough show, an Alaskan Video and a tour of the Chocolate Waterfall next door!
Our last day in Anchorage had us travel just over a couple hours south east thru the Whittier Tunnel for a 6 hour Prince William Sound Glacier Cruise! Along the way we saw spectacular scenery including many glaciers, whales, eagles, waterfalls and seals!
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The MILEPOST 2018: Alaska Travel Planner Paperback – March 7, 2018
Described as the quintessential reference for Alaska travelers, The MILEPOST® offers mile-by-mile descriptions of more than 15,000 miles of road in Alaska, Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia and Alberta. It's 700-plus pages detail accommodations, camping, sightseeing, attractions and services,as well as fascinating facts on the history and wildlife of the North.
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