The Backpack Almanac Archives
I don’t own a telephoto lens because: They’re expensive I’m a klutz My backpack is heavy enough without a whole bunch of camera equipment in it Luckily for me there’s an easy way to get clear, close up pictures! I learned this trick on my first trip to Alaska, when we visited Potter Marsh; we could see a young bull moose waaaaaay in the distance but I couldn’t get a clear picture… Read More
The Harding Icefield Trail is an 8.2 mile round trip trail in Kenai Fjords National Park outside of Seward, Alaska. At only 4 miles to the end of the trail, hikers might assume that it is an easy hike; it’s not. Travelers gain nearly 1,000 feet of elevation with each mile, putting this day hike firmly into the “strenuous” category. I am putting this hike into our success bucket, because we kicked… Read More
I was planning on making this post a part of my Vacation Chronicles: Alaska series, but when I sat down to write it things got a little out of control. We were only in the park for 1.5 days, they couldn’t have been that eventful right? Wrong. Denali is amazing. I have never spent 8 hours on a bus and been excited to do it again, but the bus tour of Denali is… Read More
Check out Vacation Chronicles: Anchorage, Alaska for more info about things to do in AK! Seward is a small city located in the Kenai Peninsula. It is a popular tourist destination thanks to its position; fishing, hiking, sightseeing, whale watching, etc. are all easily accessible, while the small town feel keeps the wild vibe of the state in tact. We took a day trip here and it was the perfect combination of outdoor activity… Read More
The one word that comes to mind when I think of Alaska is WILD. That might just be some very successful state marketing, but it truly is the most wild place I’ve ever been. Moose wander down the highways, bears hang out on bike paths around cities, whales enjoy the warm shallow waters of ports; when you’re in Alaska, there is simply no escaping nature. Last summer we spent 10 days visiting… Read More
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