Tag Archives: Alaska

Todays Image • Just Dandelions?

Okay, it’s just a dandelion – so what? Well the problem is, you weren’t there and I must admit I did a bad job of making it obvious why I took this photograph. What’s special about this clump of dandelions is that they are 18″+ tall. If you’re going to Alaska keep a look outContinue reading “Todays Image • Just Dandelions?”

Encounter With A Whale

Unexpected Whale Watching In Alaska A Short Story A few years ago while on an early season Alaska cruise our ship stopped at Icy Straight Point. For a number of reasons we had decided to take it easy that day. The ship was anchored out and we had gone ashore early in the morning andContinue reading “Encounter With A Whale”

Todays Image • Seasons Last Cruise

A Carnival Ship Leaving Alaska From early April or May until September literally dozens of cruise ships ply the waters of Alaska. It is one of the most popular areas for cruise itineraries in the whole world featuring spectacular snow capped mountains, amazing glaciers and unique ports of call. If you haven’t added cruising AlaskaContinue reading “Todays Image • Seasons Last Cruise”

Todays Image • Mendenhall Glacier Alaska

Only a forty minute public bus out of Juneau, Mendenhall is one of the world’s most accessible glaciers. Managed by the USDA Forest Service the Mendenhall Glacier provides several miles of hiking trails and a very nice Visitor Center. The glacier is a must to see on any visit to Juneau. Join us as weContinue reading “Todays Image • Mendenhall Glacier Alaska”

Legends Of Skagway & The Klondike Gold Rush

Three Real Legends Of The Yukon Gold Rush, Jack London One of the most enduring and widely known legends of the Klondike Gold Rush concerns Jack London, a young man who came to Alaska looking for gold. While he didn’t strike it rich, he turned his Klondike adventures into fame and fortune with legendary shortContinue reading “Legends Of Skagway & The Klondike Gold Rush”

Ketchikan’s Infamous Creek Street

Creek Street is a historic boardwalk in Ketchikan, Alaska that was once the city’s red-light district. The street is famous being built on pilings over Ketchikan Creek, and many of the original buildings have been restored and converted into shops, galleries, and restaurants. Dolly’s famous brothel pictured above in green Creek Street has a colorfulContinue reading “Ketchikan’s Infamous Creek Street”

Today’s Image • Orcas In Alaska

Searching for whales is a popular activity in Alaska and represents a significant tourist business. When cruising a sighting is always an event with Humpback whales being the most common. Cruising out from Skagway in the evening a pod of Orcas surface near us. Join us as we visit historic treasures, natural wonders and vibrantContinue reading “Today’s Image • Orcas In Alaska”

Today’s Image “A Ship In Port”

Join Us – We understand that the last thing you may want is more emails cluttering up your inbox, but we promise we’ll work hard to make this worth your while. Give us a try and if we don’t live up to our promise all you need do is click the unsubscribe link in ourContinue reading “Today’s Image “A Ship In Port””