For thousands of people each year seeing this Canadian lighthouse means they are on their way to Alaska. Most north bound Alaska cruise ships from both Vancouver and Seattle will cruise through this stretch of Canada’s Inside Passage bound for Alaskan waters. The Point Atkinson Lighthouse was built in 1888 on the western tip ofContinue reading “Todays Image • Point Atkinson Lighthouse”
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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”
77 Places To See Before You Die
A collection of travel bucket lists for 2024. Cities, natural wonders, cruise itineraries and more collected from a number of sources…
Bucket List • 77 Places To See Before You Die
A collection of travel bucket lists for 2024. Cities, natural wonders, cruise itineraries and more collected from a number of sources…
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”
The Intentional Travelers 