Homer AK to Anchorage AK
Start on the Sterling Highway the end up on the Seward Highway then to Anchorage AK.
A BEAUTIFUL STATE COVERED IN PLASTIC - REAL LIFE IN ALASKA
The kids react to a roadside covered in plastic waste. This is not the only spot that looks like this. Most of the roadsides in Wasilla, Alaska look this after the snow melts away.
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Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States in land area at 570,374 square miles, over twice the size of Texas
Mount McKinley, or Denali The High One is the highest mountain in the United States and North America with an elevation of 20,320 feet.
Anchorage is Alaska's largest city with over 291,000 residents. At 61 degrees north is it slightly more northern than Oslo and Stockholm.
Because of the northern latitude, in the summer the days are very long although the temperatures rarely rise above the 70s. But that doesn't stop Alaska's residents from shedding their parkas for shorts the moment the sun appears.
Oscar Anderson was an early Anchorage resident, said to be the 18th person to set foot on the area and his house, built in 1915 was the first wood-frame house in Anchorage.
The Glacier Brewhouse is both a brewery and one of Anchorage's top restaurants. The place gets busy early so it is a good idea to make reservations. Aside from rotisserie meats the menu features lots of fresh local seafood. And who ever had fresh raspberry whet beer? The brewhouse was brewing it and it was delicious. Alaska glacier bottled water is a great way to taste the purity of the environment around Anchorage. This bottled water is a popular drink for Asians who visit and refer glaciers. Although there were rave reviews about the seafood chowder and the calamari, I tried the pita with hummus which was a great appetizer that went well with the raspberry wheat beer.
One can't be in Alaska without tasting king crab legs. The fresh version is more spectacular than the deep freeze version we get in the lower 48. Alaskan halibut also shines over their southern neighbors and at Glacier Brewhouse they serve it with a healthy balsamic salad and a not so healthy side of fries.
A popular street food are reindeer hot dogs which are actually a blend of pork sausage and reindeer. I didn't taste it but I understand it is a must try, unless you are Santa Claus. There are lots of tourist shops selling made in China souvenirs but if you want something that is truly Alaskan and unique, The Oomingmak Qiviut shop is an Alaskan native cooperative that produces Muskox products.
It is owned by approximately 250 Native Alaskan women from remote coastal villages of Alaska who knit each item by hand. Each village has a signature pattern derived from traditional aspects of village life and the Eskimo culture; they may come from an ancient artifact or a beadwork design.
The name Musk Ox is deceiving, as the animal does not produce musk, nor is it related to cattle. Skeletal and behavioral studies show a closer relationship to sheep and goats Qiviut is shed naturally each year during the spring months.
About 40 miles south of Anchorage is the Alyeska ski resort -- even in May there is abundant snow -- although skiers were not about. It has an average of 643 of annual snowfall and is known for its steep terrain. For off piste skiing - Chugach Powder Guides operate snowcat or helicopter adventure in the world-famous Chugach Mountain Range. Helicopters guarantee 16 - 20,000 vertical feet of skiing per day. The cost $1125 per person. If that price is unbearable ... the normal day ski lift pass is $60 for an adult.
Not far from Alyeska is Portage and the home of the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. The center takes in injured and orphaned animals and many who cannot be released into the wild are given a permanent home at the center.
Snickers, the porcupine is one such creature that was raised in a home and has a lot of personality .. so much so that a youtube video featuring him with almost 1.8 million views. (youtube.com/watch?v=U5I5H7EeC8k)
The center had recently taken in three orphaned moose calves who keep the four-year old moose Jack company. Jack had arrived at the center as a 3-day old moose with bite marks and a broken leg .. and a 20% chance of survival.
Muskox who's warm fur is used in making Qiviut products are an arctic survivor. Their thick coat grows up to 36 inches long.
The wood bison were extinct from Alaska until they were reintroduced in 2003. They are the largest land animal in North America.
Bears are also residents at the center including brown bears, black bears and a grizzly bear.
Heading south toward the coastal town of Whittier brings one to the Whittier tunnel. This is the longest combined railroad car tunnel in North America and connects the commuters between the Prince William Sound and Turnagain Arm. The tunnel opened in 1943.
Whittier is home to lots of sea life from birds, to sea otters, seals, whales, and sea lions.
In 1964 a 9.2 magnitude earthquake (the largest ever recorded in North America)
generated a major tectonic tsunami. The waves destroyed Girdwood and Portage and evidence of the damage today is still visible from the dead wood forests in the area.
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What It’s Like To Live In Alaska (Winter Edition)
So. Much. Snow.
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Hi there! I was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska and I adore being from this beautiful state — icy winters and all! While I live in Los Angeles now, I love any excuse to travel to my home state, so when my dad suggested I make a sequel to my first Alaska video (“What it’s like to live in Alaska”) my response was “HELL YEAH!!” (Thanks for the plane ticket, Dad!)
This video was so fun to make. While I technically shot it alone in Alaska, it was far from a solitary endeavor. A big thank you to Fahrenheit-Be-Darned Running Club for appearing in this video, to my dad for the plane ticket and to both my parents for tips on where to get good winter shots, to my sister for the nostalgic brainstorm session that resulted in this list, and to my best friend Caitlin Cowie for her awesome feedback on this edit and for editing the first Alaska video which I used as a template for this one! Couldn’t have done it without you guys! Love you so much.
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ANCHORAGE ALASKA - Early Morning Drive - April 10th 2015
An early morning drive to downtown and Valley of the Moon Park in Anchorage Alaska on April 10th 2015 just before sunrise. Recorded with my Pilot Electronics Dashcam.
Flying to my Favorite & Most Beautiful Alaska Village of SELDOVIA
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Alaska has over 200 Native villages, but Seldovia is the most beautiful one of them all. It is a tourist destination in the summer, quiet sleepy paradise in the winter and home to year round King Salmon fishing in the Kachemak Bay. Kachemak Bay is also home to some of the biggest Halibut in the world.
Visiting Alaska requires a trip to Seldovia, make sure to put this Bucket list destination on your schedule.
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❄️ Travel Alaska: Shopping Areas in Wasilla, AK
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In this video, I take you to three popular shopping areas in Wasilla, AK, so that you're aware of the stores/shops around the area. This way, if you come to Wasilla and have a short time frame, you'll already know what's around the area and what peaks your interest the most.
0:32 Here, you'll see a variety of stores/restaurants, such as Value Village, Mekong Thai Cuisine, Mocha Moose Espresso, Eastern European Store & Deli, Franz Bakery Outlet, Loose Moose Cafe, Matsu Family Restaurant, and more.
1:23 Here, you'll also see a variety of stores/restaurants, such as Carrs, Great Alaska Pizza Co, Beary Cool Yogurt, Just Imagine Toys, Kaladi Brothers Coffee, and more.
2:15 This area mostly contains stores that can be found in many states throughout the U.S., such as Fred Meyer, Panda Express, Qdoba, Carls Jr., Target, Gamestop, Walgreens, Wells Fargo, and more.
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Talkeetna to Wasilla, Alaska
ALASKA ROAD TRIP - EP. #152
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I flew to Alaska planning to participate in a 2.5-week-long bicycle tour, but after only a few days on the road, I realized I didn't want to spend such a long period of time biking and camping in the cold. Alaska was far colder than I thought it was going to be in October. So, I rented a car (a red Dodge Charger) and drove around the state of Alaska during the last 10 days of my time there.
Renting the car in Alaska was nice because it allowed me some temporary relief from the cold weather... but it also allowed me to see a whole lot more of Alaska than I would have been able to see on my bicycle. In this video you'll see me drive to Denali National Park, Fairbanks, North Pole, the Denali Highway, the Glennallen Highway, Wasilla, Seaward and Homer.
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Anchorage Summer in the City
The days seem endless. Local crafters and farmers sell their goods at open-air markets, the beat of live music resounds through downtown, Wild Salmon on Parade sculptures appear along city blocks while kings and silvers are caught just down the hill in Ship Creek — Anchorage thrives under the midnight sun.
Alaska 2018 - Trip to Hatchers Pass
Went on a drive to Hatchers pass with two of my friends on a gorgeous day. We hiked a little bit to see the hidden lake and I wanted to capture what WE saw that day. Hope you enjoy.
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Alaska Summer Drive - Turnagain Pass to Anchorage - GoPro Camera HD 1080p
A beautiful Alaska summer day! Driving from Turnagain Pass to Anchorage. Recorded with a Gopro Hero Camera mounted on the inside of my vehicle's front windshield. Sorry for the bug splatters!
10 Must See Places In Alaska | 2018
10 must see places in Alaska.
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1. Juneau, Alaska’s remote capital, is a popular cruise-ship stop, reachable only by boat or seaplane.
2.- Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, It's known for its cultural sites. including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, The city is also a gateway to nearby wilderness areas and mountains.
3.- Denali
Denali National Park is Alaska’s most popular land attraction. You can see:
• Denali (Mt. McKinley) and the continent’s highest peaks.
• A vast, unspoiled wilderness of braided glacial rivers, massive peaks, and tundra.
• Lots of wildlife: Moose, caribou, grizzly bears, Dall sheep, and wolves.
4.- Whittier
Whittier is the most visited gateway to the mesmerizing wilderness of Prince William Sound.
A unique town with only 218 residents, most of them live in the same 14-story building called Begich Towers.
5.- Seward
Seward is a port city in southern Alaska, set on an inlet on the Kenai Peninsula. It’s a gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, where glaciers flow from the Harding Icefield into coastal fjords. Surrounded by peaks, the fjords are a whale and porpoise habitat. The city’s Alaska SeaLife Center has seals and puffins, and fishing boats fill Seward Harbor. To the west, a trail leads to the summit of Mount Marathon.
6.- Homer
Homer is a small city on Kachemak Bay, on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. A focal point is the Homer Spit, a long strip of land with shops, art galleries, seafood restaurants and beaches.
7.- Kayakers Cove
Kayakers Cove is a rustic wilderness lodge, located on beautiful Resurrection Bay, Alaska, 12 water miles from the town of Seward. It is a seasonal lodge, open from mid-May through the first week of September.
8.- Halibut cove
Halibut Cove is a census-designated place in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
Halibut Cove is now A popular tourist destination, the cove offers several lodges and cabins and the only way to get around the cove is by boat.
9.- Girdwood
Girdwood is a resort town that is surrounded by seven glaciers feeding into a number of creeks,
skiing and snowboarding and of course summer activities are very popular here, which include hiking, fishing and rafting. The Girdwood Forest Fair, held every July, is the community's most significant visitor attraction apart from resort-related activities.
10.- Valdez
The city of Valdez (Val-deez) a natural fjord that reaches inland about 11 miles from Prince William Sound.
It is a beautiful land of waterfalls, glaciers, and wildlife.
Exploring THE UNDERGROUND of Palmer, Alaska
It's cool to explore things you didn't even know existed before. Like today...I got to explore the Palmer Underground.
For those that don't know - Palmer is a city in Alaska, about 45 minutes north of Anchorage, and it's filled with a super rich history that we were able to explore.
We were in places that aren't open to the public, and Kelly from Alaska Picker, was an amazing tour guide giving us amazing back stories for everything - that if you want to hear - you'll have to check out the next time he puts the event on!
Thanks to Kelly at Alaska Picker for the invite! Go check out Alaska Picker for all of your vintage or antique needs...or honestly...if you're looking to kill some time on an afternoon - his store is amazing to just walk through. He's got some amazing pieces in there with an amazing back story.
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Hiking in Alaska - Flattop
I had Memorial Weekend off while I was up and Anchorage and wanted to head out for a short hike. Flat Top is a very popular hike and it had been years since I'd been up there. I made a quick video of the trip. Hit the thumbs up button if you liked it and leave me a comment down below. Subscribe to the channel so you can see the next adventure!
Alaska Ice Fishing Trip | Live Alaska Vlogs
We recently went on an Ice Fishing Trip. China Lakes Recreation Area is a beautiful place, summer and winter. The temperatures were perfect, sun shining and we even caught a fish.
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DOWNTOWN NIGHT LIFE | ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Little night life of Anchorage, Alaska
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Alaska Winter Vacation VLOG (Byron Glacier, Snowmobiling, Alyeska, Talkeetna, Bodenburg Butte)
Our Alaska Winter Vacation VLOG (Byron Glacier, Snowmobiling, Talkeetna, Bodenburg Butte, Denali, Chugach Mountains). We did a lot on our Alaska Vacation and we visited Byron Glacier, Snowmobiling, Talkeetna, Bodenburg Butte, Denali, Chugach Mountains). We went through a snowstorm on our way to Byron Glacier, which the road to it was closed, but we parked and went back anyhow. It was super windy at Byron Glacier and a snowstorm. So we only got one mile back. Below is what we did!
Day 1:
- Flew Alaska Airlines into Anchorage, Alaska. Arrived in Wasilla at 3AM.
- Hiked the Bodenburg Butte Trail. Super icy, but worth it!
- Hit the Carr's grocery store for supplies for the week
Day 2:
- Went to Talkeetna and viewed Denali. Very cloudy though.
- Ate at Denali Brew Pub. Had Reindeer Meatloaf!
- Hiked the Palmer Hay Flats
Day 3: Drove to Byron Glacier, which the road was closed. But we parked and went back a mile anyhow. It was a snowstorm, very windy and snowy as you could see. Very bad audio due to the wind and weather conditions.
Day 4:
- Drove to Girdwood and snowmobiled through Glacier City Snowmobile Tours. Very much worth the money. We had signed up for a glacier tour, but it was cancelled due to weather. So we did the scenic tour and it was a blast, We had an awesome guide.
- Checked into Alyeska Resort
Day 5:
- Did a few hours of snowshoeing around Alyeska Resort
- Went to Seven Glacier Restaurant. Which was AMAZING!
Day 6:
- Flew out of Anchorage at 3PM, arrived back in Baltimore at 10AM next day.
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DIY Alaska Fishing
On this adventure we are exploring and fishing in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. On this trip you will get out into the wilderness and visit rivers, streams and lakes. The video covers many tips on putting together your own do-it yourself trip to catch Salmon, Grayling, Arctic Char and Trout in Alaska along with other pointers on how to have an enjoyable trip.