SanitySaver | For The Birds

May 29, 2009 in: Sanity Savers 4 comments

For the Birds

The arrival of springtime in Alaska also means that the local wildlife starts spreading its wings. Sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of local birds as they do their thing.

Spring Hike Up Flattop

May 22, 2009 in: Hikes 3 comments

Spring Hike Up Flattop

On this hike, we’re just 20 minutes from downtown Anchorage on a very popular local mountain known as Flattop. During the summer months, this 1.5 mile (one way) hike is often busy with hikers, backpackers, mountain bikers, families and even tourists.

Campbell Tract Hike in Anchorage

May 7, 2009 in: Hikes 2 comments

Campbell Tract Hike in Anchorage

Every once in a while, we see very beautiful spring days like we did on this hike. It’s early in May and we’re heading out for a light hike (or a walk in the park) around Anchorage’s Campbell Tract.

Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes

April 30, 2009 in: Adventures 12 comments

Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes

One of the best kept secrets of Katmai isn’t just the amazing bear viewing opportunities, it’s the historic Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and unsurpassed sportfishing that originally put Brooks Lodge on the map.