Ketchikan for the Weekend

A long overdue visit to see my cousins, I took my youngest son to Ketchikan for the weekend. An easy overnight trip to Alaska's first city by way of maritime navigation....

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A Certain Level of Crazy

  There's a thrill few understand, and for sure one of my favorite things to do. Since I was a kid, we'd dress up in all the gear and face...

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The Story of Alice

In the summer of 1917, Alice looked back over her shoulder to her sister, who was crying, begging her not to leave. Leave her beautiful San Francisco life. With one...

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City Tours!

Yay!! It's finally here! You can now book City Tours with me! I've been guiding Juneau for many years now and I've finally reached a place where I can give...

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Old Fishing Boats and the End of an Era

Old wooden fishing boats are a nostalgic piece of Alaska heritage that will forever be loved by coastal Alaskans. All over bays, coves, and back lagoons are boat graveyards with...

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Eagle Valley Center Luxe Retreat

What happened there, stays there.  Well, for the most part haha.  Although I would love to share a little of what we did and where we stayed! The Eagle Valley...

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Juneau Waterfront Exploring

Winter in Alaska is tough. No doubt about it, and the biggest reason why most people can't hack it here, you have to be one tough son-of-a-bitch to get through the...

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Aleutians Cruise

A northern version of their South Pacific counterparts, the Aleutians are built on the ring of fire.  A collection of active volcanoes pushing through the earth's crust to create a...

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