Lauren, you should so do audiobooks. You are such a good storyteller and you have a good soothing voice for it. I love your videos.

Lauren, I have mentioned before that I am disabled but I need you and Mark and the boys to know that you are an inspiration to me. I am more then determined to push myself in rehab and be able to get up our of this wheel chair so that I too can enjoy an adventure, like your cruise. Thank you for allowing me to share in your cruise adventure. I hope you had as much fun as I did.

I learned far more than I ever expected thank you

I'm not entirely sure of all the places my Finnish great grandfather visited, but he went to Alaska and Yukon during the gold rush as a 15yo with only a note in English in his pocket saying he's hungry and will work for food. He managed to make enough money to return to Finland and open his own carpentry business (AND he won a violin at a raffle!) Thanks to these events I was born, it wasn't very common that people from these parts ever returned to their home countries. I do have tons of other very distant blood relatives all over the US, as of course a lot of people migrated there over a long period. I've always had a fascination for Alaska thanks to this, I really hope to visit one day!! So happy I get to experience a lot of Alaska through your videos 😊

Alaskan Tourism should definitely hire you to promote the beauty and history of Alaska.

Good afternoon Lauren and Mark and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful day adventures 😊 🌞

This was powerful, knowing what thousands of men endured during the gold rush. It was awesome that you both gave us this perspective. I am impressed by your bike ride. I would of never made it, but I am much older than you. I've enjoyed this series of tours and thank you2 for sharing your hard work and fun times.

Hi Lauren! I don't comment often, but wanted to let you and Mark know just how much I am enjoying your cruise videos! In particular, the port visits. An AK cruise has always been on my bucket list and now has moved up the list! Thanks for your great work on putting these together!

You showed us much more of Skagway than I thought there'd be. Laruen, you deserve an electric bike upgrade for your personal use!

This is not a cruise video, lol this is a great history lesson. Seriously, I love it. I want to go get a book and study a little more about the pass. Fascinating information about the items they had to bring over on the trails. So entertaining.

WOW, what a beautiful State. Omg. God's country.

Love this cruise series!!!! Booked our Alaska cruise for 2025!

I am loving this series and watching you guys enjoy Alaska through the tourists eyes. Cruises get a bad rep, ppl assume it’s going to feel like a factory farm animal surrounded by globalized corporations, but cruises know ppl want their space and authenticity and they generally do a good job of providing the perfect balance of privacy and entertainment on the ship, while respecting the local culture and landscape at the ports. We cruised to Alaska in 2010 and it’s amazing to see the amount of small business growth that has developed in these ports over the past decade.

We have been to Skagway over a dozen times on cruises and are going again in July....we love it

The White Pass mountain train ride is a perfectly ordinary, slow train ride that goes up a mountain. Eventually you'll find snow around and about, and then you'll reverse, and go right back down. If you look to one side you'll see motor vehicles zooming up a mountain road, then you'll realize how slow you're really moving. Quite frankly it's not nearly as great as these tourist videos make it sound, and it's quite a time consuming exercise too.

I think this was your last stop on your Cruise, lm going to be so sad when this video ends because lve enjoyed everyone of these videos, the beautiful scenery, the information both you and Mark narrated perfectly and the joy of being an armchair traveller has been very special. Once again, thanks to both you and Mark 😘

So beautiful, thank you for taking us along.

We are going on our second cruise to Alaska next summer. I watch a lot of KZfaq videos and yours are one of the best!

Thank you for taking me, a lazy tourist, out for a bike ride! That was so much fun to see your experience. Thank you both for presenting the historic information in your videos. I'm learning so much!

This brings back memories of lunch up in Lake Bennett, don’t know if they still do that, it was in the mid 1970s, beef stew and apple pie with cheese

I've seen a lot of alaskan cruise vlogs, and I love that you guys did something different like the bike ride! It was very neat to see that history. Love your videos.

Hello Lauren, me and my wife Maria just finished watching the Skagway video. Let me tell you , we just wanna go back to Alaska on a cruise again. Thank you for such an amazing video, the history of each video was so wonderful for you to share. So educational. Again , thank you for sharing your experience. We love watching you and your family on your channel. Can’t wait for the next video🫶🏼

What a lovely day! I'm so happy the two of you have this time together, so important!!! 💞

Walking in perfect weather early in the morning is perfect isn’t it!

Thanks for taking me along for the ADVENTURE!* LOVED IT!!

Beautiful family,I enjoy your vibe and adventure, Thank you!

We are heading out then end of April 2024 and I just booked this train ride. I cannot wait. Have a feeling it will be colder brrrr.

Another beautiful video. Your a great story teller of history. The e-bike hire was a terrific idea hope you get one when your back home. Being able to keep up with all those strong fit kids and husband is going to make your involvement so much nicer.

Thanks for coming to our town!

Thank you for sharing! Going to Alaska on a cruise in August 2024

Another beautiful and interesting stop on the cruise. Thank you for sharing.

Phenomenal story. This whole trip was so informative.

I spent five months in Skagway last summer. In two weeks I leave for Juneau and will be there for six months.

Been to Skagway via cruising. It is truly a one of a kind treasure. Thank you for the wonderful reminder of Alaskan history.

This is great. Thank you.

Hi Lauren and Mark loved this video on the gold mines my husband watches the Gold Rush series so this was very interesting to see. As I'm from Australia I have entered a competition for the same cruise you have done threw one of my news shows I watch everyday it's drawn on Saturday fingers crossed. I'm slowly getting threw your cruise videos thank you for taking your time and taking us along. 🇦🇺❤

Thanks so much for the detail. Super helpful. Nicely done.

It has been my Husband and I dream to go on a Alaskan cruise, we would like to retire in Alaska. Thank you Lauren and Mark, for showing this, I love your you tube channel, your boys are sooo cute, I get such a kick out of Everret.

We are doing a Princess tour/cruise combo next year and watching this was total hype for our trip~We've never been to AK so your video really helped with getting a feel for it.

Did Mark realize that wheel he was playing with detach the cars? If you love trains catch Downie, he was there taking an Alaskan cruise. Just incredible what men went through to build there and lives were lost in the process. Beautiful views❤

You are the best story teller!

Thank you for showing us this amazing country. What a awesome holiday.

I love how you all explain the history. I would give my right arm to have gone through that Cemetery as I love old cemeteries

We will be in Skagway in August. Thanks for some great ideas and tips!

Hi guys, thanks for your cruise videos, good to see Skagway again. I did the trip from Skagway to Seattle on the ferry MV Columbia back in late August 1989 after spending a month in the Yukon and Alaska. The trip took about 4 days. Seeing whales cruising pass the ship, so cool. Our day in Skagway was beautiful weather too, with 3 cruise ships in port and people lined up all day to take helicopter flights out to the glaciers. Saw the northern lights on our first night leaving Skagway, so amazing! You live in a great part of the world cheers.

Thank you for sharing your trip and showing us Alaska through your eyes,

thank you again Lauren and Mark, another great video

Skagway has beautiful scenery. Loved the train ride, seeing the old bridge. Renting the bikes looked fun. The Goldrush was interesting. Kind of sad too.

Excellent!!

Thank you for sharing all your cruise port adventures. It has truly been wonderful and so informative watching you and Mark!

Love the history

Wow❤

Thanks so much for all the history, means a lot and rly improves our understanding of the area.

I’ve loved all your cruise videos especially the port ones. Thanks for sharing!

12:14 As you approach that old bridge I can see my anxiety level rising thinking the train is about to cross it. Hope you were forewarned.

These videos are amazing loved them all,ty for sharing

Good Afternoon Hamm Family ❤️ It's been a rainy few weeks here in Virginia with a few sunshiny days or moments sprinkled about. Today it's a mix of rain and sunshine. Temps in mid to upper 70s with 80s sneaking in here and there 🌦️ It's also been a hectic, neverending to dos, visits, etc. To say I'm exhausted is an understatement, but life is good so I can't complain 📝 I'm getting caught up on your videos a little at a time... so, here I go... Skagway. I am absolutely mesmerized by the beautiful scenery of Alaska and Skagway has not disappointed 🏞️ Rock slides are scary, and can be devastating... the "footprint" left in its wake surely scared the pants off of many. I pray no one was hurt. We had to detour once through the mountains after a storm caused a few smaller rock slides 🪨 I'm not an early bird, but I guess if I ever make it onto a cruise, I'll become one, if just briefly, because long lines and extended wait times are even worse 🐦 I love the old time architecture and history of towns like Skagway and the surrounding areas. You and Mark are wonderful storytellers. It makes learning new things or old forgotten things more fun and interesting. I love the statue of the man and his dog. So sad about the avalanche, the lives lost, and the other hardships faced by the people who came to find gold or help build-up the area 🏘️ I know it may sound odd, but I love old cemeteries. It's peaceful and interesting to see the names of the people who passed years ago, and perhaps learn from a marker or snippet on or among the tombstones. Of course I pay my respects and perhaps pull some weeds and/or leave some flowers, a coin or rock/stone 🪦 Trains. My Mark absolutely loves them - the older, the better. Thank you for sharing your adventure (beautiful... and, that tunnel... 😲); and for sharing the railroad history of the area. We've been on several day trips through the beautiful mountains and countryside of VA, WV, PA and NH. The dining car and sightseeing trips are the best, especially when the menu represents the time period or local cuisine. We love the train museums and have visited several. We've considered taking a 7- or 14-day trip by train. Makes me want to leave tomorrow... I better pack 🚂 Speaking of packing... that's a lot of luggage to lug around the wilderness of Alaska and Canada, especially up a mountain. And, my Mark thinks I over pack. I need to show him this list... mine could be worse 🧳 Fry bread... yum. I make it occasionally... it's easy and delicious: butter and honey, cinnamon, powdered sugar, Nutella with bananas or strawberries, apples and caramel; or, if you prefer, something savory like Indian Tacos... all the fixings loaded up on top of the fry bread. My favorite recipes are below... you can add extract, like vanilla, citrus or almond if you wish. I'm partial to the Cherokee version... it's in my blood 🧇 Grocery prices in Alaska still haunt my dreams 😳 And here is where I had to hit pause. Dakota decided he wanted Momma hugs, cuddles, head scratches and belly rubs... my sweet lil tiger 🐯 20 miles... on a bike... Oy - but, it does sound like fun. I'm so happy y'all had a great time 🚴‍♀️ Floating on the river and/or horseback riding sound fun too... I'm game, sign me up... I truly miss horseback riding 🏇 If a pilot ever tried to land a 747 at that airport, he'd have to be either heroic or totally insane 🛩️ Mark's helmet head and your lack of a butt cushion made me laugh... sorry 😂 Again, thank you for sharing your adventure, your thoughts and your recommendations. Take care. Yah's Blessings 🤗 www.norinesnest.com/traditional-indian-fry-bread/ www.sspowwow.com/post/frybread-recipes

The line up the mountain for the Gold Rush was not just a line of men, it was also women where anyone going up the pass. Each person was required to have 200 pounds of supplies before being allowed to continue. My great, great, great-grandmother was one of the women. She started a laundry service and later baking bread besides owning two claims before she got sick and had to return home.

Thank you guys for this tour, makes me want to go now and visit, love all the history, Hugs from NW Georgia.

Wow a fun day! Your energy is amazing too!!!

Our Alaska Cruise was a favourite over and above Carribean or Mediterrain Cruises ..............but our most memorable cruise was a Carribean Cruise on The Jolly Roger Pirate Ship Cruise . On this cruise for 10 days every ' Pirate ' ( passenger ) became part of the crew and we all took turns cleaning the rooms . swabbing the desks , cooking and serving , etc. and there was a rule ; you couldn't work with your spouse . The reward after the work was done was ' grog ' which was a rum punch swizzle and the rule was you must have a drink in both hands . It was amazing and with only 24 passengers we got to know everyone really well besides the 10 regular crew and Captain. This was back in the very early 80's and I haven't been able to find any information on this particular cruise in the last 3 years ( it's now 2024 ) . We recommened this cruise to all our friends but only 3 other couples decided to try it - and they all said it was the best cruise they every went on .

Thank you! My sister ,her husband, and I are going on a cruise in September and this is a nice preview of our Skagway day.

Love this! The best I’ve seen about the WP/YR yet! We have our tickets for July 2nd, we can’t wait! Going all the way up to Bennett Lake! Thanks for the video!!

This series has been great! I like your style.

Skagwegian here, glad you enjoyed your tour, was cool to see my town from another point of view

Love your informative videos! 😊

This is Alaska! This is why we’re here!❤️

The statistics of wha the men had to have with them to make the journey and the miles they walked back and forth are mind blowing! Guess I won’t be moving to Skagway…I couldn’t afford to eat🤣

What an enjoyable video!! Such an amazing experience for you guys. You do such a good job highlighting the sites and giving the history of each port. Well done Lauren and Mark

Amazing.. thank you for taking us along..

I just wanted to say I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your Alaska cruise videos more than others I’ve seen. We have our first ocean cruise in 3 weeks and it’s to Alaska aboard The Majestic. We are so jazzed and your info and wonderful videos have made me even more excited for my husband’s dream trip! Thank you!🥰

U guys r awesome!!!

Good to know about the train ride. We are wondering trying to pick what to do in Skagway. Thank you.

Stumbled across your video and so happy I did - I've been to Alaska 4x and always love seeing others perspective on their trips. So appreciative for your interpretation, relating the history and marrying that with the tourist view...very refreshing and for me makes it ten times more enjoyable to watch. Thank you for the content!

Such beautiful scenery!!😊😊

Thank you for another great video. All the information and history was great to learn. Fantastic video.❤

We loved Skagway,especially the train ride. We did the Alaskan cruise 9 years ago. Your videos are bringing back all the memories. Thank you for all the care and information you always give. I am a California native from across the bay from San Francisco 🚢

Yet another place my husband has been but I have not. Looking forward to it.

Thank you! I had no idea how I would spend my day in Skagway and you’ve given me lots of ideas.

2190 is length of Appalachian trail. So, 2600 is a lot of miles they made to carry supplies!

Enjoyed the video

Skagway reminds me of Silverton Colorado and that train ride reminds me of the Durango-Silverton train.

That was a fun day.... and thank you for including all the background history for us. Imagine having to carry all those items up that mountain for the gold rush...I'm surprised they even owned all those things that long ago. At the halfway point on your bike ride, can you imagine all the stars you could see on a dark night? Must be so beautiful. Also, my sister and I rode a bike on our town's bike trail, seemed like it would be a fun time. Did I mention we had not been on bikes for years? The trail was 18 miles round trip...back before people took water bottles everywhere!! I thought I would die before we arrived back at the trailhead....brutal! We made it back with about 15 minutes to spare, to turn the bikes back in. I was sore for days! The train ride was so cool, I've never had the pleasure of doing that. Thanks for another fantastic video!! 😁

This has to be the best video I have seen of Skagway. What an amazing day you had and the weather seemed perfect. I have done the gold rush train to white pass and it was amazing. I am so so jealous of the biking you did. I am putting it on my to do list for my next trip to Alaska. I will check out your other videos.

Very cool. My husband and I will be doing a Princess Cruise Tour (cruise and land) on 9/9/23. We are sooooooooooo looking forward! We are doing the morning White Pass train, then we will explore Skagway including the Red Onion Saloon and “The Days of ‘98” show. Very excited!

Another brilliant video - so interesting! I was shocked at Dyea and how everything was just gone …,that massive hotel! So sad it’s all gone 😢 I wish I flew because I would definitely be doing that Alaskan cruise!

We are planning to go to Skagway soon. I’m so excited! It’s so beautiful! My husband has signed us up for The Big Nugget Tour with the Moonshine Monty tour guide. He’s supposed to be a lot of fun! I can’t wait! Thanks for the preview!

Thank you for bring us along on this wonderful trip!

I only know of Skagway from Mecc's The Yukon Trail, and in that game it's a hangout for hooligans and con artists.

I grew up in Skagway and we would grocery shop at that store, it was nice to see it again!

Have really enjoyed your videos. Lauren you do a great commentary…. Giving us lots of practical info along with historical and artistic insights. Just wondering what kind of business you are in, since in one video you mentioned you were there to do some business.. Looking forward to our first trip to Alaska this June/ July.

Mark is The Iron Man. E-bike is brilliant. Train in White Pass was magic. Understand your bum, been there. Great touring and exercise for being on a cruise. Hellfire, Skagway now on the list also. I am going to need to move or spend two months in Alaska. Thank you! 🥰

So beautiful… will have to move Alaska cruise to top of my cruising list. Thank you for sharing the journey.

Another great video!! We have been on numerous other cruises as well as Alaska. I agree that the Alaska cruise is the best. We are currently working on booking a group cruise to Alaska for next May. We can’t wait to get back there.

Good morning Lauren and Mark , from Greeneville Tn . !! Another great , beautiful adventure !! It was amazing ! Thank You for taking us along. Blessings to you all.

On our first Alaskan cruise in June, 2005 it was 80 the day we were in Skagway. It was sooooo hot on the train that day. If you go again, the Street car tour is also amazing. All of the drivers are women who dress in 1920's attire and are funny as heck. At the cemetery, they act out the murder of Soapy Smith. Our tour guide told us that hardly any locals shop at that store. Most of them pull take their car on the Ferry to Juneau to stock up at Costco, go bowling and do other things they don't have in Skagway.

You guys do a surperb job vlogging!

Thanks for showing I’m going next week on Friday,my first time to Alaska, Going alone hope will find some friends on the cruise ship so excited

16:02 Haines is connected to Skagway by road, it’s a gorgeous six hour drive going into and out of Canada. The eagles are NOT on the Chilkat River, they only gather in the thousands in the fall/winter. Didn’t see a single eagle there a week ago.

How awesome is this city. Cool architectural sites and buildings.