Tag: Anchorage
Denali National Park – Musings on the “Great One”
Denali – the tallest peak in the U.S. – has been in the news a lot lately because of its recent name change. What’s the fuss about? In 1896, a gold prospector labeled the mountain “Mt. McKinley” when he heard that Ohioan William McKinley had just secured the Republican presidential nomination. In 1975, the state of Alaska officially changed […]
Alaska Travel – Plan Well, Have Fun
Alaska is huge. You already know that. It’s also chockablock with natural wonders, which of course is why you want to go there. So the challenge is to plan an Alaska trip that includes your must-have experiences and makes the best use of your time. To help you do this, I asked Anchorage-based photographer Victoria Lynn […]
2 Alaska Hiking Trails Locals Love
Alaska hiking trails stretch out across the state. These offer authentic travelers what they came for: gorgeous scenery and a chance to experience nature unrefined. Anchorage-based photographer Victoria Lynn Pennick generously contributed her images and insider comments for this guest post. Both of us hope they will inspire you to explore beyond the beaten path of Alaska’s “must-see” sights and will lead to […]
