Sunshine in Alaska. It’s a pretty common occurrence in the summer, that’s for sure. With all this ‘Midnight Sun’ some wonder how locals adjust to the never ending light. Well, other than spending as much time awake as humanly possible, locals also have a few tips and tricks to help with the seasonal daylight that may cause some distress on your Dream Alaskan Vacation. Continue reading
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Alaska, to scale.
So, ever sense I last went down to the ‘Lower-48’ a few things have bugged me about the way Alaska’s size is portrayed. I was asked ‘Why is it so cold, you are so close to Hawaii!’, ‘How come Google Maps doesn’t have images for Barrow and large chunks of Anchorage?’, ‘Is there a bridge to Russia?’. The answer to these questions have led me to believe that the way Alaska is put onto maps has made most people unaware of the vast scale of the state. I will explain these questions and more, with help from a few scale comparisons. Continue reading
Lake Lucille
Wasilla, Alaska, located just 40 minutes north of Anchorage, is the last civilized stop on your way to Denali. In this town there are 3 lakes visible from the main road, the Parks Highway. The fist lake is Wasilla Lake, the second is Nancy Lake and the third is Lake Lucille. On Lake Lucille is a beautiful hotel full of luxurious accommodations and glorious views. The dock spans out making room for kayaks and float planes. The water is clear and cool, and you can see minnows swimming in the shady shallows. The grass is soft and green for the summer, and perfect for kids to tumble on. Continue reading
Whale Watching Cruise, A True Alaskan Adventure
It took us about four hours to drive from Wasilla to Seward on a beautiful spring day, and what a day it was. Not a hint of cloud anywhere, deep blue sky silhouetted the south eastern horizon across the Palmer Hay flats as we drove south that morning. The jagged Pioneer Peak with its upper still white with last week’s snow. It casted a beautiful shadow across the flat, with rays of morning sun shimmering down and a thin sheet of mist cresting its peaks. The mountian was a sight to behold, and a good omen for things yet to come. Continue reading
Spring has Sprung!
Alaska is thawing. The trees have taken on a red hue, a precursor to their eventual new-growth. Bears are awakening, moose are heading back to the hills, and people emerge from their homes. The mountains still boast a white curtain over their crests, and the forests still harbor patches of snow beneath them, but it is surely going to fade away. Even as I type this, the temperature soars. Recently the Anchorage bowl experienced temperatures in the mid-fifties. While that may not be entirely welcoming for some of our warm-blooded readers, for an Alaskan this is a wonderful sign of shorts and tee-shirts to come. Soon the bottom of our lakes will be unfrozen, the hills will be devoid of ice, and the maroon tips of trees will have turned a lush green. Continue reading
