You know we love doing small ship cruises with UnCruise Adventures, and we have another one to share about. The Wilderness Legacy Kids in Nature itinerary out of Juneau, Alaska is a very unique and awesome way to experience Southeast Alaska. Having lived and worked in Alaska, my own experience in the state was always…
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I’ve been to Kenai Fjords National Park no fewer than 20 times. It’s in my top five favorite National Parks close behind Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Yellowstone, Glacier NP and Dry Tortugas National Park. Kenai Fjords is wonderfully unique in that much of it is only accessible / viewable from the water, which makes experiencing the…
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I may be addicted to watching wildlife, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I love getting to see creatures in their natural habitat and safely observe them, photographing their movements and unique characteristics. There is so much wildlife in Kenai Fjords National Park that it warrants its own guide and tips for photography in the…
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For all the times I drove past it I had never stayed at the Seward Windsong Lodge on the Kenai Peninsula until visiting with my family. During our three weeks of exploring Alaska our time in Seward was spent staying here at the Windsong. It was a great homebase for us as we experienced all…
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Following several incredible trips around Yellowstone National Park we’ve seen that it’s actually really important to understand what’s at each of the geyser basins. This guide is all about the Biscuit Basin, a lesser known and pretty awesome geyser area very near Old Faithful. We’re sharing what geysers are at Biscuit Basin, photography tips, and…
We’ve stayed at several resorts around Kauai, but our kids’ favorite has been without question the Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort in Kapaa. This beachfront hotel is in an ideal location for exploring Kauai, the rooms are spacious with balconies and there is a lot to do on property. We’ll dig into what makes the Sheraton…
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We love visiting Hawaii and seeing our friends and family there. Whether it’s Oahu and hanging with our pals around Honolulu and the beaches, or if we’re hiking the epic Na Pali Coast of Kauai, we’ve got a lot to share, and hopefully you’ll be inspired to plan your own unforgettable visit. With lots of…
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A trip to Kauai isn’t complete without spending time in Koloa and the Poipu area, so why not stay there for a few days? We found the Sheraton Kauai Resort and Villas to be a great homebase for exploring the south shore of Kauai. We’ve more often stayed in Kapaa for visits to the Garden…
Whether you’re coming from a cruise ship or planning your own time, there are lots of fun things to do in Juneau, Alaska and you don’t even need a car for them. Well, some things are best done with a car, so we’ll get into that a bit, but Juneau has lots of activities and…
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A lot of people have heard of Talkeetna but haven’t been. It’s a cute little town off the Parks Highway between Anchorage, Alaska and Denali National Park. It’s not close enough to Denali to be your homebase for the National Park, and it’s not close enough to Anchorage to be the cute spot on the…
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