Where will we go next?
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May 17, 2026: Whittier
We have returned to Anchorage to our original hostel. It was fun to reconnect with the hostel staff/friends. The hostel was packed as the “season” had begun. We were told… Read more
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May 16, 2026: Through the Eyes of a Naturalist
Salmon You can easily remember the five types of Pacific salmon (and their common nicknames) using the Five Finger Method Plants Our naturalist was a self professed plant nerd. Here… Read more
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May 15, 2026: Beautiful Day in Denali
Today was a day to hike in Denali. Very few trails are passable but we were determined. June is spring, July is summer, August is fall and the rest is… Read more
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May 14, 2026: Brenda on the Loose
On the move: The Alaska Railroad to Denali started this morning. Our Uber driver was from Somalia. He has traveled to 30 states. He loves Alaska because there is always… Read more
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May 13, 2026: Seward
How close is Alaska to Russia? The two Diomede islands are only 2.4 miles apart. Because the International Date Line runs right between them, there is a 21-hour time difference.… Read more
