Go Hike Alaska’s snowshoeing (and hiking) tours Or Call: 907.444.9008 (no booking fees!) Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center Affiliate links to gear Matt (and Jennie) recommend (this means we get a small commission if you buy through the link at no cost to you): Matt and Jennie both use Kahtoola microspikes for when you don’t need snowshoes but it’s icy (great option for walks around town too in Anchorage and Fairbanks during the winter - from REI or Amazon. Matt and...

In the first of a 5 part bonus series about planning your 2024 Alaska trip, Jennie shares the two most important things to decide first before booking your cruise. Jennie’s Alaska Cruise Planner and workbook  Let Jennie plan your cruise for you! Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Jennie shares everything you need to know to get your trip to Alaska planned in 2024. Jennie’s Alaska Adventure Planner and workbook (best for independent travelers) Jennie’s Alaska Cruise Planner and workbook  Jennie’s Great Alaska Road Trip Planner and workbook (for you if you’re planning the epic drive from home to Alaska) Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Jennie’s recommended Travel Insurance,...

Jane Atkinson of Running Reindeer Ranch and Kalyn Holl and Ryne Olsen of Chena Outdoor Collective join Jennie to talk all about Reindeer, their arctic adaptations, their story in Alaska and how you can interact with Reindeer on your trip to Alaska. Reindeer Tours with Chena Outdoor Collective Reindeer Tours with Running Reindeer Ranch Jennie’s Alaska Adventure Planner and workbook Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits: ...

Paige and Cody from Susitna Adventure Lodge join Jennie and Jay to talk all about the winter and summer adventures you can have along the Denali Highway for travelers who like adventures and traveling away from it all. Visit Paige and Cody and their dogs at the Susitna Adventure Lodge Jennie’s Alaska Adventure Planner and workbook Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Katherine McGlashan from the Unalaska Visitor’s Bureau joins Jennie and Jay to share the many fascinating things to do in Unalaska beyond the Deadliest Catch, from hiking to fishing and exploring Alaska Native Culture, history and wildlife. Visitor Guide from the Unalaska Visitors Bureau Jennie’s Alaska Adventure Planner and workbook Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Jennie talks with Erin Kirkland, Alaska’s travel with kids expert. She literally wrote the book on it after exploring all over Alaska for two decades with her own kids, from babies to teenagers. Don’t miss this episode if you’re planning to travel to Alaska with kids. Erin’s Guidebook for Alaska with Kids* Erin’s Guidebook for Alaska with Kids on the Alaska Ferry* *These show notes contain affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase we may receive a small commission at no...

Jennie and Jay’s producer, Max Fosberg, joins Jennie and Jay to talk about the best and worst movies set and filmed in Alaska. Excuse the Intermission - www.thechatternetwork.com Jennie’s Alaska Adventure Planner and workbook Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Jennie shares the cheapest way to visit Alaska, a question that she is frequently asked, along with her expert advice for how to save money on your trip to Alaska. Alaska TourSaver Jennie’s Alaska Adventure Planner and Workbook (includes a budgeting spreadsheet) Have Jennie plan your Alaska trip for you Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Jennie and Jay talk about the reasons why visiting Alaska in winter is magical and how to plan your own Alaska winter adventure. Jennie’s one week winter itinerary What to pack for Alaska Have Jennie plan your Alaska trip for you Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Jennie, Jay and their long time friend, Julie talk about the best way to save a ton of money on your Alaska travels - making use of dry cabins (no running water). They tell you all about how to make it work for you and why it makes for a fun adventure. Julie’s cabins on Airbnb State of Alaska public use cabins Alaska Department of Fish and Game cabins BLM cabins in the White Mountains Have Jennie plan your Alaska trip for you Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips Follow Alaska...

Jennie and Jay’s longtime friend Helen joins them to share about what it’s like to live and work on Alaska’s North Slope in the oil industry. Helen takes us behind the scenes to her commute, the weather and living near Polar Bears. Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Have Jennie plan your Alaska trip for you Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Mollie Busby from the Arctic Hive Retreat Center joins Jennie to share about what it’s like to live off grid 63 miles north of the Arctic Circle between Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.  Arctic Hive - Mollie and Sean’s Arctic Retreat Center Arctic Hive on Instagram Connect with Mollie on Instagram Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Jennie shares the best itineraries if you want to visit Alaska without renting a car as well as strategies for getting around Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau without a car. Have Jennie plan your Alaska trip for you Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram How to visit Alaska without a car Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Jennie shares her most important takeaways from the 2023 Alaska summer season. What to pack for Alaska Have Jennie plan your Alaska trip for you Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Jennie and Jay share a bit about their recent adventure on Canada’s Dempster Highway across the Arctic Circle to the Arctic Ocean and reflect on how it compares to Alaska’s Dalton Highway. They also talk about other ways to cross the Arctic Circle besides driving yourself. Timelapse of our drive on the Dempster on YouTube Guide to driving the Dempster Highway Have Jennie plan your Alaska trip for you Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music...

Ilana Schattauer, long time cruise expert at Life Well Cruised, shares about her recent Alaska cruise and her advice for new and experienced cruisers about visiting Alaska, as well as her favorite tours, restaurants and ports. Life Well Cruised Life Well Cruised YouTube Channel Have Jennie plan your dream Alaska trip for you (cruise or land) Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Jennie and Jay talk about how to see the Northern Lights in Alaska, including when to go, how to improve your chances and how to get great photos. How to see the Northern Lights in Alaska UAF Aurora Forecast NOAA Space Weather Forecast What to pack for Alaska (includes winter) Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips! Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Jennie shares her best tips for what to pack for your trip to Alaska. Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips! Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram What to pack for Alaska Jennie’s packing videos on YouTube Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Tom Plawman, a long time resident of Anchorage and life long adventurer, joins Jennie and Jay to talk about fun things to do in Anchorage for a short visit of a few hours or lots of wonderful day trips for those who are spending more time in town. Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips! Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Resources for places Tom mentioned: Anchorage Bike Map 26 Glaciers cruise in Whittier Eklutna Lake Kenai Fjords National Park (Seward) Music credits:  Largo...

Tracy Zadra from the Alaska Railroad joins Jennie to share all about the different destinations and day trips on the Alaska Railroad as well as the experience on board the train and a bit about its 100 year history. Alaska Railroad - Best place for booking, fares and all the details about riding the Alaska Railroad Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips! Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Long time Alaska Search and Rescue volunteer Ryan Cross joins Jennie and Jay to share his tips for staying safe on Alaska’s trails and backcountry and also shares his experience climbing Denali. Get started planning your trip to Alaska with Top Left Travel (Jennie’s travel agency).  Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips! Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Iditarod and Yukon Quest dog musher Ryne Olson joins Jennie to talk about what life is like as a professional dog musher and how you can experience dog mushing on your trip to Alaska.  Chena Outdoor Collective - Ryne’s company offering dog mushing tours and reindeer walks in Two Rivers near Fairbanks. Jennie’s article about dog sledding in Alaska Get started planning your trip to Alaska with Top Left Travel (Jennie’s travel agency).  Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips! Follow...

The Editor of the Milepost, Serine Reeves, joins Jennie to talk about road trips in Alaska, including her favorite places, road tripping with kids and what to bring on your road trip. The Milepost Alaska road conditions and construction updates Jennie’s article about the best Alaska road trips Get started planning your trip to Alaska with Top Left Travel (Jennie’s travel agency).  Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips! Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo...

Alaska RV enthusiast Bob Johnson of Great Alaskan Holidays joins Jennie to talk about what to consider and how to have the adventure of a lifetime renting a motorhome for your trip to Alaska. Great Alaskan Holidays - rate and booking information as well as detailed floor plans for all their rental motorhomes. Sign up for Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel Tips! Follow Alaska Uncovered on Instagram Music credits:  Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.