AKdude on July 22nd, 2009

Alaska may be the next-to-youngest state, but it also the largest state of the United States of America. Alaska shelters Point Barrow, which is the northernmost point in the United States, as well as Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in all of North America. Though Mount McKinley was named for William McKinley (the 25th President [...]

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AKdude on June 7th, 2009

Summer is a great time to travel to Alaska. It is a great time to enjoy our long days and mild temperatures. There is so much to do for the Alaska traveler that you’ll have to keep coming back to do everything!
Here are a few things you might want to fit into your Alaska travel [...]

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AKdude on November 19th, 2008

You just got to Valdez, Alaska and now you’re wondering what people do here besides fish. Why don’t you grab your camera and check out the many trails Valdez has to offer. These trails are one of Valdez’s best kept secrets because they are not very well publicized. The breathtaking scenery you will see [...]

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AKdude on November 15th, 2008

Visit Exit Glacier by Seward, Alaska with us. This is one of Alaska’s few “drive up” glaciers and is one of the most visited. Exit Glacier is really easy to get to. Look for Exit Glacier Road just a few miles north of Seward. This scenic 9 mile long road will take you right back [...]

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AKdude on October 24th, 2008

Hi all,
Just wanted to let you that I finally made it back home to Valdez, Alaska. Driving 3300 miles from Minnesota is a LOOONNGG drive. Ran into a little snow in North Dakota and Montana, but otherwise the weather was good until Northern British Columbia. From there on in, we ran into some winter weather, [...]

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