🏔️🚐 2021 Alaska Road Trip: RV Life in Girdwood + Alyeska Resort | Newstates Go North: EP2
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Today, we're taking you grocery shopping to compare prices in Alaska to the lower 48 then it's off to the car wash to get all the dirt from our Canada travels off the RV. And you won't want to miss our trip to Girdwood and Alyeska Resort where we take you to the top of Mt. Alyeska on their Aerial Tramway 2000 feet above the town!
0:00 Intro
1:10 Grocery Shopping in Alaska - is it more expensive here?
4:07 Washing the RV
6:17 Driving the Seward Highway to Girdwood, Alaska
6:37 RV Dump Stations & Water in Alaska
9:09 Arriving in Girdwood, Alaska + reunited with @FnAVanLife
11:02 America's Number 1 Rated Laundromat?
12:46 Exploring Alyeska Resort and their Aerial Tramway
15:14 Finding more Free Camping in Alaska near Whittier
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We're Howard and Katelyn Newstate, full-time RVers and travelers exploring around the world since 2018. Whether jet setting or in our 2019 Winnebago Navion 24D, each week we take you along with us to discover the people, food and culture of every Newstate we explore.
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@jamesstevens1595 2 жыл бұрын
When you want to see the best Alaska has to offer. Ferry to Haines
@xwz6011 3 жыл бұрын
Hi from Russia, Vladivostok. Well done! You are so positive. I'm happy for you.
@karlamartins2761 11 ай бұрын
Wow beauty everywhere!
@elisey1225 2 жыл бұрын
Over here crying just because it's so pretty!!! 😭😭😭 My husband and I will go there some day!
@NewstateNomads 2 жыл бұрын
It's incredible! I hope you two are able to visit one day. It's definitely a bucket list place. Thanks so much for watching! -Katelyn
@theresabowman7428 3 жыл бұрын
We have recently started a journey with Celiac and have found so many wonderful alternatives. Most gluten free items lean into potato or rice so look for whole grains as much as possible like amaranth. Canyon Bakery has great bread! Toasting gluten free bread makes it better!! Or throw it on a blackstone! Capello pizza crusts are THE best! Accompanied by all things green!
@gwchant 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Quick tip for removing bugs from the front of your vehicle. We use dryer sheets with water. Works great.
@NewstateNomads 2 жыл бұрын
Whaaaat?! 🤯🦟 That's amazing! We will absolutely try that!
@shannonalward217 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, yes, this video was amazing because of the stunning views, but those pale in comparison with how much your joy at being in Alaska is just overflowing! It’s an absolute treat to see you guys having so much fun. Well deserved! 💖
@KaltrinaDemiri 2 жыл бұрын
Alaska is such a beautiful state
@mikkistudley2373 3 жыл бұрын
I keep thinking of little Scout starting out on a beach in Mexico and now seeing Alaska with the family...and all the places in between! What a wonderful life!
@margiehantsbarger9167 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing cause now we for sure will put Alaska on our go to place before we die. 😃
@IamaDutch-Kiwi 3 жыл бұрын
A perfect Sunday for me. Watching you two explore the world. The level in river here below me is rising due to the floods in Germany and Belgium. ( no worries we are safe here though) While enjoying the safety of our balcony I am enthralled once again with the footage you have so skillfully edited to share your experiences with your subscribers. Sigh, how beautiful! Looking forward to the next episode. 🇳🇱 🙋♀️ 🇳🇿 💖 🙏
@patrickwalker1023 2 жыл бұрын
Loving your travels. Wish we found them sooner. We're finishing up all 50 states with our kids this summer. Going from the sunshine state to the state to where the sun barely sets will be the final great adventure. I have been , many many years ago, and your videos have been such a great refresher and full of ideas for our family to experience.
@putapipi3531 3 жыл бұрын
The only thing I wish was these videos were longer. This ep is so fun.
@sherriweber7105 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I didn’t know Fred Meyers was another name for Kroger. Our Smiths out here is also Kroger owned. Which Kroger is based in Michigan I believe. We have Kroger’s there too. My mom retired from milk testing plant and they tested all nine brand milk from Michigan to Ohio and Illinois. Wisconsin too! Forgot where else. It looks beautiful there and better weather than they had at your live video. Beautiful scenery. Fruit is expensive there. Glad you met up with friends there. Glad you can shower and do laundry at that campground at least. The king crab looked good. Looking forward to. Extra video. See you both soon! Have fun.
@virginialemm864 3 жыл бұрын
Love, love, LOVE Alaska! Took a cruise there for our 30th anniversary, and can’t wait to bring OUR Navion, “Lucy”, and travel all over the beautiful state. I am SOOOOO jealous of you two! 😠🥰💕🌲❄️
@jcdibm1956 3 жыл бұрын
Oh my, you were at Girdwood, and didn't go to the Double Musky.....a awesome steak/seafood restaurant. I used to cover that territory for IBM and would often drive down with customers just to go to the Double Musky. The Kenia Fiords Tour is fantastic! The Alaska Sausage and Seafood Company in Anchorage is great. Owned by my friend Martin Echmann. The Potter Marsh, just south of Anchorage has a nice boardwalk out into the marsh, and Moose are often feeding in that area. Wonderful walk
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Hey John! Great recommendations, thank you!! Sadly, Double Musky was closed while we were in town. Several places are operating with limited hours because of staffing issues. We'll have to try again next time we're passing through! :) We did the Kenai Fjords tour during our first visit in 2019 and loved it. Incredible scenery! -Katelyn
@ericgaudette1420 Жыл бұрын
Tanks for all, your vidéo give me positif in m'y live
@NewstateNomads Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Eric! ♥️
@marklisbon159 3 жыл бұрын
Alaska is so amazing and beautiful! And the long long sunny days is mind blowing
@dollyla229 3 жыл бұрын
Oh, wow, I forgot how beautiful Alaska is! Thanks for the gorgeous shots! Have a great weekend.
@kr639 2 жыл бұрын
Wifi laundry and weed....What else could you possibly need? lmao Oh maybe some food for the munchies!
@timothyhartman9556 3 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing.
@E_House 3 жыл бұрын
My fav gf pasta is Tinkyada, either the spirals or macaroni
@moretoknowshow1887 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing views guys! Seriously thats truly beautiful country!!
@TravelSmallLiveBig 3 жыл бұрын
The laundromat 😍 oh wow. Far cry from the one I get to enjoy quite often. My friend actually did a blog on laundromats when she was RVing 🤣
@douglarsen4801 3 жыл бұрын
Well here is my excuse to pour a glass of wine! Time for some Alaskan Adventures. Be safe you two it looks beautiful! Good luck with GF it hit me a few years ago. I suggest Canyon Bakehouse for bread that’s seems “real”
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Haha YES! We would join you but it's only 2:30 pm here and we're still working 😂 Enjoy for us!
@donnap4703 3 жыл бұрын
I love Alaska! I use to live in Eagle River. My sister still lives in Kenai and I hope to visit in August. So jealous. Enjoy!!!!!!
@nathanurick8320 3 жыл бұрын
Just beyond beautiful. Love watching you two.
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Nathan! 😊❤ -Katelyn
@michaelnichols144 Жыл бұрын
Too bad no one told you about perhaps one of the best restaurants in the US that is in Girdwood. It is the Double Musky and it is on a short road off the road that comes in off the highway toward the Alyeska Resort. Just as the road make a right bend toward the resort, take the road off to the left to the Double Musky. Be there by about 4 to 4:30 to get in line. No reservations and it fills up everyday in the summer. We never go back to Alaska without eating there at least once. The food is amazing.
@LetNewAdventuresBegin 3 жыл бұрын
Freschetta gluten free pizza is the best - 👍I think we have tried every GF frozen pizza 😀
@danparks3799 3 жыл бұрын
We just found your channel, its great! We are going to the start and watching from the beginning. We have a class A RV but are retired but not traveling full time.
@peacefulwife5199 3 жыл бұрын
Barilla makes a gluten free spaghetti pasta. 12 oz $1.99 at Walmart. My eldest son is gluten free. He eats a lot of rice.
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! I have tried quite a few of the barilla pastas... I actually like the lentil one. Thank you! Rice is also a great alternative. :) -Katelyn
@dennysisk6260 3 жыл бұрын
Good job on the wash job
@pglen6042 3 жыл бұрын
Wow scenery, good friends, super combination.
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
You can say that again! ❤😊
@richardingalls6709 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are fun to watch. Great content!
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Richard, thanks so much! Glad you found us and are along for the journey! 👍 -Howard
@geraldb9706 3 жыл бұрын
Super fun episode Katelyn and Howard. I can just imagine all the “trouble”….uh I mean fun you two and Frankie and Alex are going to have. By the way I’m on a tight budget so I won’t be able to send any bail money! 😂😂😂 I also follow Wings and Wheels Alaska and really enjoyed their Alaska adventures. Now I get to watch all you guys and get some more. Have a blast and be safe. Peace and Calm. 👍🏻😎🇨🇦
@alittleoutdoorsy8854 3 жыл бұрын
Y’all are hilarious!!!!! I always love your videos!
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
😂 Have to keep laughing, right? Thanks so much!!! -Katelyn
@perryn7 3 жыл бұрын
Costco sells gluten free hearts of palm pasta that is awesome! Great video, just found and subbed to you
@davemaurer9709 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you🙂I love watching your adventures videos SO much ‼️
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Awww you're so welcome Dave! We'll keep making them if you keep watching! -Katelyn
@davemaurer9709 3 жыл бұрын
@@NewstateNomads Oh don't worry I will watch every single one. I've watched other couples RV videos but frankly the only couple I enjoy watching is you two. You are so Real ‼️ I just love you guys 🙂 Trying not to get too sappy 🤣
@USARoadtrip364 5 ай бұрын
it was really nice shopping and car washing in Palmer.. (to Anchorage area) , very nice couple. enjoying your videos.. sometime you are towing your car and not... where do you park your car ?
@davemaurer9709 3 жыл бұрын
OMG so so beautiful ❤️
@meganlair1199 2 ай бұрын
Love your channel!!!!! Where is the spot on the river in the intro? Is it the Knik river?
@gwenmoody8323 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you... Hugs
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Gwen!! ❤
@deanna5332 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of lid was that on the pan? Where did you get it? What a trip, can’t wait for more!
@HJW161 3 жыл бұрын
Gluten free snack faves: Sweet: Pamela’s Whenever Bars (several flavors - I love the Oat Chocolate Chip Coconut and the Oat Cranberry Almond) Savory: Lundberg Thin Stackers (thin rice cakes) - Basil and Thyme flavor is great with cheese! Love your channel!
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much! YUMMM, both of those sound delicious. Adding these to my list. Do you find them at a particular store? Love anything basil flavored! -Katelyn
@HJW161 3 жыл бұрын
@@NewstateNomads I can find the Whenever bars at pretty much all my local grocery stores - Wegman’s, Food Lion, and Giant Food. The Basil and Thyme thin stackers are at Wegman’s only, but the regular ones are in the other places. I’m in Virginia, though…a long way from Alaska! Hope you find some along the way!
@TasteofRetirement 3 жыл бұрын
I can see why you are so excited! It's absolutely breathtaking! What a view to enjoy breakfast! We'll be heading up to Alaska in September but only on a cruise. Can't wait!
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
It really is! And it's even more beautiful in person, which you'll see. That's awesome! What part are you cruising to?! -Katelyn
@TasteofRetirement 3 жыл бұрын
@@NewstateNomads We'll be at Icy Strait Point, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan and Juneau. The popular ports. ISP is my favorite so far. Fell in love with that town when we were there in 2017.
@jamesstevens1595 2 жыл бұрын
Taste of retirement, you missed the Best Port. HAINES
@TasteofRetirement 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesstevens1595 I know, we were there once about 16 years ago. Would love to go back for more!
@placesonthelist 3 жыл бұрын
We'll be there in a month. Renting a Class C in Anchorage on the 16th to explore the Kenai. We are starting in our trip in Sitka on July 29th. Traveling by plane and marine ferry through the inside passage
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, sounds like an amazing adventure! From the videos on your channel, looks like you enjoy travel as much as we do. 👍 We should still be around Alaska when you get up to the peninsula, hope we cross paths! -Howard
@tarac5137 3 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful views! I tried GF for awhile and it did help, but it is quite a lifestyle switch. I like the Mary’s Gone Crackers. I came across The Bloated Belly Whisperer by Tamara Duker Freuman at the library that was very helpful. I think you can even take the quiz on her website. These days I’ve had luck with homemade bread products (mostly sourdough), not getting too full of any type of food, intermittent fasting, and a shot of apple cider vinegar before meals. Good luck! ✌🏻
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tara! Oh good to know... I am going to look that up! I've heard the apple cider vinegar shot works. Maybe I'll give that a try too. I'm about a month in to the GF journey and so far I do feel a lot better. And I haven't been missing anything really... there are a lot of alternatives these days that tend to help with any cravings. But you know I love to eat! haha -Katelyn
@jamesstevens1595 2 жыл бұрын
When, you want to see the best of Alaska. Ferry to Haines.
@NewstateNomads 2 жыл бұрын
James, we tried! The issue was unless we took the ferry back up to mainland Alaska (the ferry route to Bellingham was sold out for a 25ft RV), we couldn't easily schedule a COVID test in Haines to enter Canada by land. We definitely want to ferry there someday soon, along with Juneau and Ketchikan! Thanks for watching. 👍 -Howard
@mischiefroadtripadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful places!!! I guess all those miles of gravel mess was worth it!! Where arecyour furbabies?? Only a glimpse of Scout in this one. Our little Yorkie loves watching dogs on the screen! 😂❤😘 Can't wait to see your next episode!!!
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely worth it! The scenery here is so incredible, I am constantly just saying WOW! They were sleeping in the RV haha. Make sure to tune in on Sunday, lots of screen time for the pups! We take all 3 on a hike to a glacier! 😍 -Katelyn
@mischiefroadtripadventures 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Can't wait to see that!! ❤
@Isemaidn 3 жыл бұрын
When do you start your job? What are you doing and how long will you be in Alaska?
@genesiesky3756 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you are going to Homer. I would love to see it again and the Salty Dog Saloon.
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Gene! I think you'll be very happy to see our episode in a few weeks 😍 -Katelyn
@triciaobrien8220 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Anchorage and would like to know what is the name of the small lake where you stopped and ate some food right after you left Girdwood? I'd like to check it out myself! Was it between Girdwood and Whittier? sweet travels in my home state!
@Harold710 Жыл бұрын
20 mile lake?
@dianabalto 3 жыл бұрын
Who farted it? . I heard it when your were presenting the breakfast. 😂
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, I'll have to go back and watch that section now... it wasn't either of us. Honestly, it was probably Scout. She does it ALL the time and is the gassiest dog we've ever met. It is hilarious! 😂
@dianabalto 3 жыл бұрын
@@NewstateNomads oh sure blame on the Scout. We used to blame our pug Lola, she was a bag of gas. She got the blame even when it wasn't her.
@braddobson2060 3 жыл бұрын
I like glutino English muffins
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Brad! I'll have to give those a try. I'll keep an eye out for them! -Katelyn
@FEARNoMore 2 жыл бұрын
So you can withdraw money, to buy pot to get high, while staring at art. And when you & your clothes start to reek of the weed stink. You can wash your clothes & shower off... then use the wifi to post it on social media. Cool.👍😑✌
@garykos1308 3 жыл бұрын
Can you pick me up some of those $0.89/lb bananas. They look better than my $0.79/lb SF bananas. No massage while laundering? So sad.
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Gary, we kept joking about all the combinations (was it a thai massage, laundry dispensary, etc) but in the end it's really just two businesses now: a laundromat (with showers) and a dispensary. In it's prime, I bet this WAS the #1 laundromat in the US! 😂 -Howard
@rosemountfarms2897 3 жыл бұрын
Here we go again. Trashing Canada 🇨🇦. The roads are not all gravel, we are sort of civilized here in the great white north. Lol 😆
@terrylarkin690 3 жыл бұрын
I think you should listen to your wife turn off the water. And you still haven't said how you got into Canada since the Border was closed? I'm leaving from Palm Coast Florida on Tuesday for Alaska.
@NewstateNomads 3 жыл бұрын
Terry, we've said multiple times how we were able to transit Canada in our videos and in comments. Sorry you missed it. We, like many others, are working in Alaska this summer and provided necessary documentation and contracts that were verified by Canadian authorities. We recommend reviewing this website for up to date info: travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/border#transit-alaska-us Best of luck and thanks for watching! -Katelyn
@terrylarkin690 3 жыл бұрын
@@NewstateNomads yes I missed that. I only Started watching you all recently. I have an idea when I get to my Navy buddies house in Seattle give me a call and I'll tell the Border people I work for you. Just a little lie.