Get dropped off by the parental units at Bob Hope Airport!

A generic list of things to bring!

Arrive in Anchorage Friday night. Wakey wakey eggs and bakey bright and early. Drive to Seward, spend the day, and return to Anchorage for some night life!

Drink lots of coffee

start out for Seward no later than 9am: will have to be there by 11am
-paddling (resurrection bay)
-silver salmon derby
-two lakes trail (wasy 1 mile loop)

Drive up to Talkeetna for a quick look-see and munchie and then head to the Denali. Spend the night in at the “Denali Mountain Morning Hostel.” /may end up skipping Talkeetna altogether since it might take 4-5 hours to get to Denali/
—-Try to head to Denali before nightfall.

Finish seeing Denali & drive up to Fairbanks. Spend the night in Fairbanks and try to see the Northern Lights.

Catch a flight top o the mornin to the top o the world…to get blanket tossed and run-around with the Inupiat!

Drive for about 4-5 hours from Fairbanks to Talkeetna…better get an early start!

Spend the day at the Alaska State Fair with lumberjacks, fisherwomen, and polar bears eating snow cones & cotton candy. Hang up our chonies from the ceiling of Chilkoot Charlie’s.

L leaves E to catch her flight at 2:05pm in Anchorage.

all by maself…

We start out our TRAVEL ALASKA OUTDOORS Wildland Glacial Tour!
“We’ll depart Anchorage in the morning for a beautiful trip to the Matanuska Glacier, the largest accessible glacier in Alaska. This afternoon we’ll walk out onto the glacial ice and moraine and explore a variety of unique glacial features.”

Wrangell St. Elias National Park is the largest national park in the U.S. (13.2 million acres) and is part of one of the largest protected areas in the world (a world heritage site). Four major mountain ranges can be found here; the Chugach, St. Elias, Alaska, and the Wrangells, containing some of North America’s highest peaks.
Our destination within the park is the old copper mining towns of McCarthy and Kennicott. En route we’ll cross the mighty Copper River and travel the old railway path to McCarthy.
The Kennecott mines (different spelling then the town) were developed starting in 1907 and were, for awhile, the most productive copper mines in the U.S. Today they remain as a national historic landmark and an excellent example of early 20th century Alaskan history.
Located nearby are the massive Kennicott and Root Glaciers. They converge here and are overshadowed by the 5000 foot Stairway Icefall. This is a truly unique location not accessible to the average tourist.
You will have a full day here to participate in a variety of recreational activities. We recommend taking advantage of the great hiking in the area. Hike along the side of the Root glacier or climb up to Bonanza Mine for sweeping views.
Glacier Tours in Alaska: Alaska Outdoors group enjoying a little music during appetizers
Other popular activities in the area include:
Glacier hiking with crampons- This is one of the best places for glacier hiking in Alaska (from $55)
Ice climbing- Expert guides will show you “the ropes” of glacier climbing ($100)
Flight seeing- View immense ice fields from the air (from $90)
Historic mine tours- Take a guided tour of Kennicott and learn about the area’s fascinating human history ($25)

Glacier Hiking
Mine Tour

En route to Valdez we’ll view the Alaska Pipeline and stop at the road accessible Worthington Glacier for a short hike. Later, we’ll cross scenic Thompson Pass and arrive in Valdez in time to explore the harbor or go on a short hike.
Often referred to as the ‘Little Switzerland” of Alaska, Valdez is beautifully situated at the base of the towering Chugach Mountains on the shores of Prince William Sound. Made famous by the Alaska Pipeline, and later the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Valdez has since become a popular tourist destination. Visitors are attracted to the lush landscape, high concentration of glaciers, and great outdoor recreation.
You will have a full day here to participate in a variety of recreational activities. We recommend taking advantage of the great hiking in the area or consider our other favorite activity: the sea kayak trip to Shoup Glacier.
Glacier Tours in Alaska: Sea Kayaking near Valdez
Other popular activities in the area include:
Sea kayaking- An outstanding trip to the face of Shoup Glacier to view wildlife and a tidewater glacier, perfectly suitable for beginners ($145)
River rafting- Splash through the waves of the nearby Lowe River (from $50)
Glacier/wildlife cruises- Look for wildlife and enjoy the outstanding glacial scenery ($90-130)
Ocean fishing- Fish for halibut and/or salmon ($185-$200)

Kayaking
River Rafting

Today we’ll cross Prince William Sound on the Alaska State Ferry. We’ll look for bears, humpback and killer whales, Dall porpoises, sea lions, harbor seals, and mountain goats as we relax and enjoy the scenery. En route we’ll pass the Columbia Glacier, one of the largest and most magnificent tidewater glaciers in the state. The Columbia Glacier covers an area the size of Los Angeles and casts thousands of tons of ice into the sea each year.
Our destination this afternoon is the small, end of the road town of Hope. We’ll camp near the shore of beautiful Turnagain Arm.

Today we’ll explore the fascinating gold rush town of Hope (population about 200). Walking among the narrow roads lined with well preserved log cabins is like going back in time to turn of the century Alaska. There is great hiking in the area as well as outstanding whitewater rafting on one of Alaska’s premier whitewater rivers. We will begin our casual drive to Anchorage this afternoon with time to stop for sightseeing and day hikes. We will arrive in Anchorage by 5:00-5:30 pm and will bring you to the Anchorage location of your choice.
Other popular activities in the area include:
Sixmile Creek whitewater rafting- Class V ($145). Class IV ($95)
Granite Creek scenic float- Class II ($75)

Scenic Float

Back to Anchorage this time, flying out to Burbank tonight!