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Rainbow Falls Hike in Wrangell

Scott — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:46:54 +0000

In this episode, Scott takes a short hike up Rainbow Falls trail in Wrangell, Alaska. This trail is not very long, but the temperate rainforest feeling is amazing and you’ll definitely get a little workout on the many wooded steps that take you to the Rainbow Falls waterfall.

Rainbow Falls is part of the SEA (South East Alaska) trails system in Alaska. You can search the trail system here on www.seatrails.org.

Petersburg and LeConte Glacier

Scott — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:43:14 +0000

Join Scott as he wraps up part three of a multi-part adventures from Wrangell, Alaska with good friends of the show Jim and Wilma Leslie at Alaska Waters.

We’ve journeyed up the wild and historic Stikine River, and it’s tributaries, we’ve seen the incredible bears of Anan, and learned about it’s Tlinkit history. Today we’re traveling to Petersburg and discovered it’s rich heritage, as well adventures to be had with SEATrails. Finally in this series we venture on to explored and witnessed the epic scenery of LeConte Bay and LeConte Glacier!

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Bears of Anan Observatory

Scott — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:50:15 +0000

Scott continues his travels from Wrangell, Alaska for part two of multi-part adventure series with our friends Jim & Wilma Leslie at Alaska Waters. Scott and Jim take you to the Anan Bear Observatory for an up-close experience with both Alaska black and brown bears.

In this episode, Scott travels with Alaska Waters thirty five miles through the Eastern Passage from Wrangell to AnAn. AnAn is one of Alaska’s hidden gems, which offers unparalleled bear viewing opportunities extremely unique from any other part of Alaska. Witness one of the few places where brown and black bears thrive together and harvest salmon from AnAn Creek, which offers the largest run of Alaska pink salmon in all of Southeast Alaska.

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Glaciers and Jetboats

Scott — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:53:19 +0000

Join Scott as he travels to Wrangell, then takes a journey on the Chutine Warrior jet boat up the Stikine River for another adventure in SE Alaska. Alaska HDTV returns to Wrangell, Alaska for another multi-part video adventure series with our friends Jim & Wilma Leslie at Alaska Waters

In this episode, Scott introduces the show from Chief Shakes Island in Wrangell. After a brief history lesson about Shakes Island and Wrangell, Scott meets up with Jim Leslie (owner of Alaska Waters) to kick off the Stikine River day tour.

After a tour of the river, the jet boat makes its way up toward Chief Shakes Glacier. Even though the boat wasn’t able to get all the way up to the face of the glacier, Scott and the other guests were able to get a hands on experience with the icebergs! We always have a wonderful time in Wrangell and the folks at the Stikine Inn are doing a wonderful job of restoring their hotel. Stop in and get a first class massage or visit their new bar/lounge and look out over the bay!

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Stay tuned for more great shows coming from southeast Alaska.
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Hike Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park

Scott — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:01:09 +0000

Greetings Everyone!

A few weeks ago I was invited to come see Kodiak again by Scott McMurren, this time we had much better weather conditions than our previous Kodiak adventures last year. I like to think of Kodiak as Alaska’s secret playground! There is only a hundred miles of highway on the island, but triple that for the sea and land trail systems!

I’m kicking off my series of Kodiak shows with a Hike of the Week joined by Marion Owen, a good friend, and a friend of the show!

Fort Abercrombie is indeed a place on Kodiak I could literally get lost in weekly if I lived on the island. The trail system is maintained, and bear activity is low to zero on this part of the island – still good to keep your wits about you though.

Naturally we all know weather varies on Kodiak, and while non-rain day is always good for hiking, rainy days in Fort Abercrombie are not much of a problem since trails are mostly sheltered by a large temperate rainforest canopy. Depending on the weather you could get away with tennis shoes, or light hiking shoes. This is one hike I don’t care seeing the end of the trail, and once you go… you’ll completely understand!

A little about Marion Owen
Marion and her husband Marty hosted us during our stay at their Galley Gourmet’s Cliff House B&B, which overlooking the entrance channel to Kodiak’s largest boat harbor. If you’re visiting Kodiak and you get a chance to stay at their B&B, tell them I said “Hi!” Marion is a total evangelist for Kodiak Island, and there probably isn’t a corner of that island she doesn’t know! She’ll be happy to point you in the right direction and always good for recommendations!

Marion also Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener’s Soul, and a serious gardener whom knows her organics. You’ll get more of this geeky side of her at her website www.plantea.com. On a closing note… If you’ve never put a dash of Cardamom in your Coffee while it brews TRY IT! I’m hooked!

Juneau Hike with Sarah Palin

Scott — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:17:45 +0000

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What an amazing Alaska HDTV show!

This had to be one of the best adventures I’ve taken, and Juneau is an incredible place. Since 1906 this has been the Capital of Alaska, so the history and culture is rich in Juneau – Sharing this part of Alaska was tops when Governor Sarah Palin joined us on a short hike up to her office in the capital!

Back in 1880 two guys Joe Juneau and Dick Harris were led by a Tlingit chief named Kowee to local gold reserves at Snow Slide Gulch. Juneau would never be the same as stampedes of miners soon led to the formation of a mining camp. In 1906, this camp had grown and evolved into a district government and capital of Alaska. A little known fact is that Juneau was first named Harrisburg after Dick Harris, but Joe Juneau – as a result of some very effective political arm-twisting at a miners’ meeting in 1881 – won forever the name of Alaska’s capital city.

So many today have mixed opinions about Juneau. Some complain because the rainfall averages some 50+ inches each year, but that’s typical for southeast Alaska! It’s the history, people, and adventures that are accessible in and around Juneau that make it one of my top spots. In my opinion and in few words – Juneau is not to be missed. Go!

Here’s some links in making that happen for you.

Alaska Airlines
www.alaskaair.com
As of this post today, they’re offering the “Constituent Fare”, which is available to Alaskans in order to encourage them to visit their State Capital.

Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.traveljuneau.com
Naturally a great resource in helping make your trip all it can be!

Local Activities in Juneau!
Juneau’s CVB has put together an amazing list of great things to do. Here’s my favorite for Hiking, Biking & Walking! www.tinyurl.com/2dy7bp

Princess Cruises
www.princess.com
Traveling up the inside passage? Princess Cruises offers shore excursions while at port in Juneau. You’ll get to explore the Mendenhall Glacier, Temperate Rainforest, Juneau Underground, Mining, and the Tram ride is not to be missed either. Naturally my suggestions here are during summer travel season, but any of these are available to you on foot as well!

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