Glacier-related activities are one of the main reasons to go to Alaska, and the absolute highlight of our trip was actually hiking on one. We signed up for MICA Guides‘ Advanced Trek on Matanuska Glacier north east of Anchorage, and despite the name, the only experience you need is a healthy sense of adventure. TimeContinue reading “Beginner’s guide to hiking on a glacier in Alaska”
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Beginner’s Trail Guide: Grewingk Glacier Lake in Kachemak Bay State Park
This six-mile trek around Kachemak Bay State Park was the most ambitious hike of my Alaska trip. But, it wasn’t as nearly as strenuous as I thought it would be thanks to the trail being almost completely flat except for the last mile. You can do a slightly shorter hike by only hiking to GrewingkContinue reading “Beginner’s Trail Guide: Grewingk Glacier Lake in Kachemak Bay State Park”
Beginner’s Trail Guide: Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park
The three-mile round trip hike to Exit Glacier was the most beginner-friendly trek I did during our road trip to Alaska. And don’t worry, beginner-friendly doesn’t mean you lose out on panoramic mountain views and an up-close look at a big ol’ glacier. The entire hike took me just over an hour, with plenty ofContinue reading “Beginner’s Trail Guide: Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park”
Beginner’s guide to Kenai Fjords National Park kayaking trips
You don’t get many opportunities in life to kayak to a glacier, and it’s hard to know if those Insta-worthy photos you see are something that’s actually doable for beginners. Don’t worry – as long as you can follow basic directions and enjoy being on the water, you can do a kayaking day trip inContinue reading “Beginner’s guide to Kenai Fjords National Park kayaking trips”
Beginner’s Trail Guide: Tonsina Trail in Seward, Alaska
Seward was one of our favorite towns during our Alaska road trip, and I could’ve stayed a week there for the hiking alone. There were a ton of great options, and the Tonsina Trail in Caines Head Recreation Area was a fantastic way to kick off the trip. While steep in places, this 4.1-mile roundContinue reading “Beginner’s Trail Guide: Tonsina Trail in Seward, Alaska”
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