Our FAVORITE spots in ALASKA + top tips for visiting!

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After an incredible 2.5 months road tripping around Alaska, we’re reflecting on our favorite spots and also sharing some of our tips for visiting the state. Missed our adventures in Alaska? You can watch them all here! • Adventures in Alaska (...
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:22 Route + Wildlife Stats
03:42 Our top 3 favorite hikes
09:27 Our favorite town
11:20 Our favorite national park
12:51 Our top 3 favorite experiences
15:25 The top 3 things we ate
19:15 Our favorite coffee
20:39 Our favorite camping spot
22:55 The best scenic drive
24:24 Tip #1: Download offline maps
24:4 Tip #2: Summer is construction season
25:09 Tip #3: Do not try to do it all
26:10 Tip #4: Do not sleep on the non national parks
26:44 Tip #5: The real buzz on mosquitoes
28:24 Tip #6: Know where to shop
30:41 Tip #7: Be prepared for rain
33:49 Tip #8: Get the Milepost, but also use other sources
35:07 Tip #9: Not all camping is glamorous
36:22 Tip #10: Cell service does exist, but may vary
37:20 Tip #11: Do not let bears scare you from visiting Alaska
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👋🏼 About us
Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
We help travelers spend less time (and stress!) planning their trip and more time enjoying it! Our detailed travel guides, KZfaq videos, and travel resources share the must-visit local eats, popular and off the beaten path sights, and tons of tips to make planning your next adventure a whole lot easier.
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@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Driving the Alaska Highway to or from Alaska? Check out our eBook with everything you need to know to drive the Alaska Highway: adventuresofaplusk.com/alaska-highway-ebook/ Missed our adventures in Alaska? You can watch them all here! kzfaq.info/sun/PLZKRTK1yCEM5XwFFPSYE6Ifj_KdXL5UwM Watch our journey to Alaska here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLZKRTK1yCEM5UxLKP3MI17m-syJkqYABj Our camera + hiking gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/gear/

@ALRUYA23 Жыл бұрын

First to comment 🎉

@metaxaanabeer Жыл бұрын

Why you both do not have triple the subscribers is beyond me. I'm mid 70's with a hip residue from a bad car/pedestrian accident decades ago so you do the walking for me now. We camp northern BC, Yukon and Northwest Territories yearly so I can still get out there, its the hiking I miss. You both fulfill that

@ajduker Жыл бұрын

Check out Mediocre Amateur's channel. INCREDIBLE hiking videos.

@jp05598 Жыл бұрын

I e been subscribed for a while but just rediscovered them. Not sure why the algorithm wasn’t suggesting their videos. Oh well, now I get to binge on them!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We're thankful for what we have at the moment. We're just happy and grateful that we can share our adventures for others to enjoy as well!

@dennisborowski7872 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I are in our 70s hiking out of question. As with other person you do hiking for us. We drove Yukon and Alaska 7 times in last 8 years always love going back. Take care guys stay safe

@debbieleonhardt8056 5 ай бұрын

We are almost to our 70’s and are planning a trip to Alaska this summer with a group so I am so happy to have found your videos to see what we can expect. I love the educational value and will be watching all your travel videos. Keep up the great work!

@rugged9769 Жыл бұрын

That Kenai Fjords episode is just incredible. Both Icefield hike and boat tour were truly epic. Overall this Alaskan trip was fantastic and thanks for sharing with us

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@JaxBespoked Жыл бұрын

I love your summary videos. It is really helpful for everyone planning to visit an area to get your detailed and extensive opinions.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We're glad they are helpful. Thanks for watching!

@fei2981 Жыл бұрын

I really admire your dedication in perfecting each episode of your Alaska adventure. Really enjoy each of them. Thanks for sharing them with the world !

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

@rollinwiththedavises1938 Жыл бұрын

So sad to see this adventure end. The amount of work you put into this is incredible. Thank you for sharing with us. Safe travels.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We were bummed to leave as well! We're so happy we could share. Thank you and thanks for watching! Lots of fun stuff to come!

@tomevans7567 Жыл бұрын

As an Alaskan that has been to the majority of places you mentioned I have to agree with you about the drive to Valdez. Thompson Pass, especially if you can catch it on one of the rare clear days is simply stunning. Glad you enjoyed our State and hope you visit again some day. Your videos remind me how truly lucky I am to live here.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Alaska was everything and more we hoped it would be!

@srameypr Жыл бұрын

Y'all - I have watched other full-timers' Alaskan trips and yours has by far been the most entertaining, informative, well-rounded and exciting. Your video work and editing skills are superb. You hiked to areas that are physically impossible for me, but your videos made me feel like I was there. Hopefully, I will be retired in the next couple of years and Alaska will be at the top of my to-do list,. Your videos will definitely help point the way. Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking us along with you on this amazing adventure!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot to us! We're glad we could share our adventures for others to enjoy as well!

@ruthcowan9793 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for allowing me to see Alaska through your eyes. It was amazing!!!

@eekdageek Жыл бұрын

How inspiring!! And loved Kona’s yawn!! Also loved all the foliage colors! What an adventure!!

@simonzorgdrager4700 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us on your Akaska journey. Welll done you two!

@timpeterson3300 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Thank you. I graduated from college in 1977, threw all that I owned in an old jeep and drove the Alcan to Anchorage. I worked at Providence Hospital for a year and tried to explore the area as much as possible. I made it to alot of the places you visited, but your hikes and commentary really went above and beyond my experiences. I spent a week camping out on the end of the Homer spit, and I still think Homer Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Thanks again for the nostalgia.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Oh wow what a cool story! Thanks for sharing that! We had a blast in Alaska. It was everything and more we hoped it'd be. Thanks and thanks for watching!

@Trinity-Waters Жыл бұрын

Kona is a gorgeous creature! Thanks for your work to bring these adventures to us.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We're glad we could share! Thanks for watching!

@the_b1g_o214 25 күн бұрын

Excellent video yall! Covers every single aspect. This was very helpful. Much appreciated.

@AdventuresofAplusK 24 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! We have tons of Alaska content on our website as well!

@jenniferpletcher9088 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the work you put into these videos. I am looking forward to your Alaska travel guide. Your videos and travel guides have been a go to resource for our travel planning. The quality of your videography and detailed guides are top notch. We didn’t want to disturb you when we sat by you in that Boise ice cream shop recently, but I wish I had so I could let you know how much your work is appreciated. Keep up the great work!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for saying that! We're glad our videos and guides are helpful to you! That makes us feel good. If you see us again don't hesitate to say hello!

@allankawakami Жыл бұрын

By far this was the best tips video for Alaska. Thanks for sharing!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Allan!

@doneason4494 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed your Alaskan adventure. Looking forwarded to more videos, safe travels.

@lhs1221 4 ай бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks so much for this.❤

@mariahadventures Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys for sharing! Wrote most suggestions down for planning my 2023 trip! SO excited.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We're glad you enjoyed the videos! Stay tuned on our website for guides and itineraries (hopefully in the next few months) for everything we did in Alaska and Canada!

@stattravels8109 Жыл бұрын

We loved your entire journey!!!! So thankful for you two!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

@phylliseng5547 Жыл бұрын

This is one of your BEST videos, so informative and helpful! Thank you for your hard work!!!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@kimberlyshalaby1134 Жыл бұрын

You were both my favorite part of this whole Alaska adventure. Your excitement throughout said it all. I enjoyed everything you shared & could not have chosen favorites as well as you both have. I hope you do get to go back one day.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! We had a blast out there and we will definitely be back to see more and repeat our favorites! Thank you for watching!

@crprovost Жыл бұрын

Amazing series guys!

@chrism1164 Жыл бұрын

This was a great follow-up video to your Alaska Adventure. I followed the whole Alaska trip. This was a really nice overview. Looking forward to where you "take us" next. Bless you on your way.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@guadalupeknippen528 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this experience with us. The photography and your sharing the experiences is magnificent!! Such a fabulous experience. 🥰

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@johnlyngdal8601 Жыл бұрын

It's been thoroughly enjoyable to watch your travels. Great sights, scenery, and travel tips; not to mention the positive energy the two of you project makes my day better.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you, John!

@lorileung1899 13 күн бұрын

We went in early June and took the boat tour to the glaciers from Seward and saw Humpback Whales it was amazing seeing their tails coming out of the water. Exit Glacier was a great hike too.

@doyleevans5644 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing you wonderful trip. 🎉

@afluna5417 Жыл бұрын

Great information and tips! Love the summary of your amazing trip to Alaska! God bless and safe trip back home! ❤

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@stargazer5073 Жыл бұрын

We love the rain!

@chrishoward4546 Жыл бұрын

GREAT work !!!!GREAT Adventure!!!! Thank you very much for sharing your hard work and Fun !!! Thank you!!!!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! We're glad we could share for others to enjoy! Thanks for watching, Chris!

@peggynewman7159 Жыл бұрын

Loved your "best of Alaska," thank you. You two are special people and I am so happy to have stumbled upon your videos. They brought back so many wonderful memories. I hope someday I can go back with my three adult children, all born in Alaska, and see some of the places you have visited that are new to me. Keep smiling and doing what you love. Peg

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

That is so awesome! We're glad we could share our adventures for others to enjoy as well. We hope you can get back there soon! Thanks and thanks for watching!

@yvetteswenson809 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the taking us a long your amazing trip to Alaska. Love the dancing. Kona is sooo adorable.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Yvette!

@loeyminske3459 Жыл бұрын

Great tips and fun to hear your favorite areas and things to do.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Loey!

@almamdani6564 Жыл бұрын

Excellent information for all of us who have not been.

@elifox2457 Жыл бұрын

my friends and I are going to Alaska this summer! We’re so excited!

@ConnieZDodd Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your Alaska guide! We hope to go next year!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We're excited to share it! Thanks, Connie!

@RGisOutOfOffice 2 ай бұрын

This channel has been one of my go to channels in youtube for travel ideas, itineraries and advice

@AdventuresofAplusK 2 ай бұрын

That means a lot to us! Thanks for watching!

@edwardmiller6353 Жыл бұрын

Amazing information & video! Thank you!!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@corazonganal1674 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this mother nature incredible, amazing views enjoying much to watch u guys stay safe god bless😘😍❤

@Ostrom38 Жыл бұрын

Are you guys going on an Alaska cruise soon? 🧐 Definitely staying tuned! You guys got us hooked! You guys are my favorite KZfaq content creators focused on travel, along with SUVRVing. Thank you so much for showing us Alaska and the quality of your work is top notch! Plus we love the quirky, family friendly fun! Keep up the great work! If you ever get to cold, Arizona is calling!!!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! No, we don't have any plans for an Alaskan cruise as of right now

@kerryplummer5122 Жыл бұрын

Thank you both. I have watched every video of your Alaskan trip. I'll never get to do this so I have lived through you. Looking forward to your next adventures

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We're glad we could share! Thanks for watching!

@mbrooks5555 Жыл бұрын

Great recap - just makes me want to watch all your Alaska videos AGAIN!! Same with us about the mosquitos. We bought and brought very stylish (not) head nets for our hikes, and never wore them once! Thanks again for sharing!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

haha we have some nice head nets too, but never felt the need to wear them thankfully. Thanks for watching!

@bobyonker8642 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of the great information and tips. Hopefully we can get to Alaska ourselves one day. Thanks for sharing.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We hope you can too, Bob! Thanks for watching!

@Roadtosomethingnew1 Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing your tips

@jrlong3490 Жыл бұрын

Glad you guys had such a wonderful trip and experiences in Alaska. Thanks for sharing these great travel videos. Very informative and love you travel guides. Safe travels back home to Texas.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

@charleshill7174 Жыл бұрын

So helpful! I’m excited to drive from Austin to Alaska this May/June. Really appreciate the tips!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Awesome! We just finished a massive guide to driving the Alaska Highway on our website. We are also currently writing lots of content for the rest of our time in Alaska that we'll be releasing over the next couple months! adventuresofaplusk.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-driving-the-alaska-highway

@veronicabarrera1590 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this! I really enjoyed your trip, you inspired my husband and I to visit Alaska now. :)

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

That's awesome to hear! Y'all will love it!

@hollyinman1839 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, it's great and so helpful. I'm heading to Alaska in less than 2 weeks and am so excited to check out some of your recommendations 🎉

@AdventuresofAplusK 11 ай бұрын

Awesome! We have lots of Alaska content on our website as well! We hope you have a great trip!

@terizumbusch8408 Жыл бұрын

So fun I told you that drives through Thompson pass an into Valdez is absolutely epic. So glad you had such a wonderful time and it was fun seeing Alaska again through your eyes. Blessings

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Yes that was an amazing drive! Thanks, Teri!

@mirza2006 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@kristymoore7052 Жыл бұрын

Love this. My first of three summers in AK, I brought shorts and no rain gear. TG for Fred Meyer. I had to buy layers, rain gear, rain boots, etc. Though it was often warm enough for short sleeves many days, it rained almost every afternoon. A couple of times it snowed in July. I spent my summers about 40 miles east of Fairbanks and about the same north of Delta Junction, dropped off by a bush plane into the wilderness, though there were hunting cabins. I’ve always wanted to go back and explore, yes, the places you can drive to and then hike, backpack or just be a tourist. Am taking notes.

@shadsluiter Жыл бұрын

I love all of your videos. Never a foul mood on your adventures. Excuse me now while I book some tickets so I can follow your footsteps.

@BPCalaska Жыл бұрын

live here (15 years) and only time I have seen Brown Bears was during salmon runs as they partake in the feasting and one time on the Glenn Highway near Anchorage. I am very bless I can say to live a short drive from Hatchers pass, on of my fav place to hike also. I hiked solo for so many years and luckily have not run into a bear.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Wow! When Kathryn flew to Texas for a wedding and I stayed back in Alaska I was too nervous to go solo hiking!

@hikinganddrone Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing my friend…👍👍👍

@johnnyboy262 Жыл бұрын

You know what's funny? I am missing Alaska, I have never been to Alaska :) I "Thank You" for taking me along :)

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

haha the feeling is contagious

@annewhelan2437 20 күн бұрын

Happy belated birthday Katherine, I watched the whole series on TV in Spain and couldn’t comment as didn’t have the option. Once I returned to comment I forgot which episode you guys were celebrating it. Lol. All videos were just amazing and you guys are such great travel partners and Kona just adds another level….keep em coming 🙏 an Irish Canadian living in Spain! 👏👏👏👏

@AdventuresofAplusK 15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ozonetnvol Жыл бұрын

Great that you got to take such a long visit to experience so much of Alaska. I really enjoy watching your travels and especially this series. I have been blessed to visit Alaska but nothing like your trip. Afraid it will be hard for you to top this in the future lol. Stay safe and enjoy your experiences.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We are so thankful we had such a long time to be in Alaska. It was way more than we hoped it would be! It'll be hard to top, but we appreciate every place for what it is! Lots of fun stuff ahead! Thanks, Andy!

@JeffPattyLivingtheGoodLife Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking us along with you on your trip to Alaska. Patty and I were in the planning stages of making the trip this year, however fuel prices kept us in the lower 48. We did get a chance to fly there in June and go fishing in Seward and climb Flattop Mountain. Alaska is an amazing place and we will be making that journey at some point in the future.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

The fuel prices were steep the entire way that's for sure! That's great that you were able to fly there though. Any way you can get there is awesome!

@DanuteP Жыл бұрын

Glad you had fun up here. The mosquito situation is location and season dependent. Lowland areas with mostly swamp/tundra/wetlands and no wind have horrid bugs. Higher elevations and rocky rivers are less of an issue since there is no breeding grounds.

@tacrewgirl Жыл бұрын

Agreed, the marshy areas + no wind = breeding ground for the big mosquitoes, but this year it wasn't as bad.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Good to know! Thanks!

@nevarimel Ай бұрын

Hey guys, thanks for your awesome videos of Alaska we watched all of them as you released them then again as we prepared for our 2024 season in Alaska, and tonight I rewatched this one as we are parked at a pull out on the Turnagain. We really appreciate all of your tips and information. BTW Starlink now works in Alaska 👍👏 We work full time 9-5 est job and must have good connection and we are thrilled that the coverage has been great. Our biggest challenge is finding a spot without Trees or mountains blocking GPS 😊 but we are in a 35' class A and have always found a good spot. I hope you guys have had a good respite and can really enjoy your travels you guys are really good and will be successful it just takes a lot of time. Take care

@AdventuresofAplusK Ай бұрын

We're glad our videos are helpful! We have lots of content on Alaska on our website too! That is very nice that Starlink works up there now. That would have been helpful and it'll be great when we go up again in the few years. Thank you and thanks for watching!

@leslieochoa88 Жыл бұрын

What a great way to end your Alaska adventures with a recap. Thank you for providing the most detailed vlogs on Alaska I enjoyed every video. I was hoping you guys would of made it to Katmai NP but totally understand how it is expensive to go as you need to fly there. Also those Burnt ends from Costco are AMAZING!! 😅 just had to comment on that.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Leslie! We had a blast in Alaska and tried to pack in as much as we could! We are excited to get the guides and itineraries written in a few months as well for those that are planning on traveling to Alaska. We weren't able to make it to Katmai, but had a similar although mini version of Katmai on our way down. Stay tuned for that! Those burnt ends are pretty tasty!

@BopjoWebDesign Жыл бұрын

Super helpful guys! Thanks! My favorite was the red hut area. The scenery was incredible! FYI, the fall colors here in Colorado are exploding!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Ya the red hut was hard to beat for me!

@javiervega3238 Жыл бұрын

I only can say thank you for all the effort you have put in prepare these videos. Very good summary and very well organized video. I love it. I hope one day I could hike the Gold Mint Trail to the Red Hut and Reed Lakes & Hatcher Pass In the meantime enjoying with your videos

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Javier!

@beckyw9000 Жыл бұрын

When you write your travel guides, I hope you include a list of the places you wanted to check out, but just did not have time for. Not reviews or anything, but more like when the end of a book has a “further reading” section. This was just a great series overall. Thank you for sharing!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Yes we are planning on adding spots we weren’t able to visit this time on our guides! There’s obviously still TONS we didn’t get to see Thank you and thanks for watching!

@donnaschilling7690 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a trip we’d love to do! Thanks for taking us with you and for the info and tips! Looking forward to the guides/itineraries! Have you been to Iceland? We RVed the Ring Road last summer and I think you would both love it!!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We're glad we could share our adventures! Thanks for watching! We have not been to Iceland yet, but it's high on our bucket list!

@stevedietrich8936 Жыл бұрын

Great summary. I enjoyed every one of your videos from this series. The next time I go to Alaska I am going to try to include Valdez (and I am going to go fishing as well).

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I would have loved to gone fishing there as well. Next time!

@catriona_steele9817 Жыл бұрын

Great series guys! I just got back from a solo van trip to Alaska and did a lot of the same things you did and boondocked in a lot of the same spots (I went Talkeetna-Valdez-ferry to Whittier-Cooper Landing-Seward-Portage Glacier area then tent camped at Brooks Camp in Katmai). You've given me some great ideas for things I missed for the next trip (already planning, of course!). I can STRONGLY recommend Katmai for your next trip (flights are expensive, but the campground is not, and the bears will blow your mind). Also, if you get back to Seward, the Northwestern Glacier was unbelievable, as was kayaking at Aialik Glacier (but tbh, the Northwestern Glacier was really out of this world - top 3 for me along with the Harding Icefield trail and, obviously, those Katmai 🐻😍). Also, since you both loved Valdez (me too) the ferry trip to Whittier is stunning and a cuts down on driving back. I really had other things planned for next summer, but now you've filled my head with ideas, so back to Alaska it is (plus I gotta go back to Katmai to see my bears). Keep up the great work - your channel is my favourite planning tool!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We really wanted to do Katmai, but just couldn't swing the price. We'll definitely bite the bullet on that one someday! The ferry ride to Valdez sounded awesome, but again it was the price...plus that drive is incredible. We definitely want to check out those glaciers you mentioned though and do more things on the water! Thank you so much for watching!

@randehansen3999 3 ай бұрын

I’m a bit late watching your fantastic videos from Alaska. The mountains and fjords are very similar to those in western and northern Norway. We do have a mountain area that boasts a spectacular view of two lakes, green and blue, along the Besseggen day hike. It’s a highlight of that hike, in addition to a narrow pass everyone is nervous to climb - or descend. I’ll continue to watch your blogs, both old and new. It’ll take some time to catch up! 😁

@AdventuresofAplusK 3 ай бұрын

Yes, although we’ve not been to Norway yet, we’ve noticed some similarities from photos! Norway is high on our list and will likely be part of our next European adventure! Thank you and thanks for watching!

@randystarr7705 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for a great tour of Alaska. We could hardly wait for each new video. We loved Valdez when we were there & wish you'd had a clear day there. Though we savored your whole trip, we especially loved your videos on Hope, Whittier, Kennecott, your hike to the red cabin, & the great summary video. Glad you had a good experience on the boat seeing the glaciers calve. We had high winds & a rainstorm the whole day. :( In your summary video, we both guessed at which ones you'd choose in each category, and bingo, we hit most of them. You two are amazing. You make it all fun! Can't wait for your (our) next adventures. PS You must have REALLY liked Alaska to make your logo "AK". HaHa.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We really enjoyed the small towns as well! I think they gave us the "true" Alaskan experience. That's funny that you guessed most of our picks correctly! Thank you so much for watching and for your very nice comment!

@debrabalawajder2617 Жыл бұрын

We are finally caught up with your videos! We just watched this one last night. We really enjoyed Alaska with you; you did a wonderful job! I loved these "favorites" to help us plan a trip if we get to that point! I could tell the weather wasn't the greatest but your videos still captured the beauty of the area! Weather can be such a big issue; we had some smoke which put a damper on our trip but we still got good pictures and on our last day in Glacier NP, it was the clearest and that's when I really took a lot of pictures. When you plan and plan and spend money, the last thing you want is smoke covering up the mountains! LOL We were on our own 2 week trip to Montana and enjoyed doing our own wildlife count (even doing the high 5's!): 2 Bears; 3 Eagles; 2 Moose; 1 Fox; 1 Osprey; 1 Hoary Marmot; 1 Woodpecker that put a show on for us; 2 Turkeys; 2 Mtn goats; Partridges; Hawk; deer; chipmunks and squirrel! lol We did make it to the Garnet Ghost/Mining Town - it was fun to be able to go into some of the buildings. After MT, we got covid, so we're getting caught up on life! Keep up the great work; looking forward to watching the Dawson City video!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

The weather was tough at times, but thankfully it worked in our favor when we really needed it to! The thing about the North is you have to be able to live with the rain and changing weather or you're going to have a miserable time. We were also thankful we didn't experience much wildfire smoke during our trip That's a solid wildlife count! Nice! Garnet Ghost Town is really neat! Bummer about Covid...we hope all is well!

@stargazer5073 Жыл бұрын

great job

@PatrickRU1992 Жыл бұрын

even though I watched all your vids can't even remember all of these places! you guys were busy!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

haha yes we were!

@johnkivi3122 Жыл бұрын

Wow what’s trip. Thank you for bringing us along. It became must see viewing for us this summer watching your adventure. We loved it. Best compliment I can give is that we integrated places you stayed and visited into trips to San Diego, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree and Bend OR this year. We stumbled on the channel after your visit to our hometown of Tucson. You nailed it here and we were hooked. Can’t wait to see what’s next. As coffee aficionados any favorite Austin TX places from your past time there? We head into Austin this week.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot to us! We’re glad we could share our adventures and those spots! We haven’t been to a ton, but the ones we have been to that we really like are Summer Moon, Mañana, Patika, Flat Track, Merit, Radio, Stouthaus

@johnkivi3122 Жыл бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK Love six recommendations and the 'haven't been to a ton comment'. You two were made for this line of work. Safe travels back to the states.

@sueannsimonson6509 Жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to your booklets. Did you have any trouble finding dump stations? You’re the sweetest couple. I’ve enjoyed so many of your travels. Thanks so much for sharing. I’ll miss Alaska , too!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

There were lots of dump stations. The state is pretty well equipped to handle RVs. Thanks and thanks for watching!

@Atreyu760 Жыл бұрын

The ilusive humpback bear lol

@waynepotts5306 Жыл бұрын

LOVED The Video !! As you can tell by my photo , i love it as much as both of you :) I have been here my whole life , but have been to every state in the U.S. twice , but Alaska is my home , and i share your adventure every summer , and LOVE meeting people from all over the world and SMILE !! Im very glad you guys had a GREAT trip and hope you make it back in the Future !! My main job has been construction , but i got into gold mining for gold 10 years ago , and now dredge under water on my claims as much as i can and make time to hunt and fish !! A cool trip as well is the Marine Highway from Seattle to Haines !! Ive made the trip 3 times and it never gets old !! And their are towns you can take your car off the boat and drive around as well !! :) Wish you both the best in Life & Love !!! XO From Alaska !!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Hey Wayne! We had such a special time in Alaska! We can't wait to come back! Thanks and thanks for watching!

@michaelbecnel63 Жыл бұрын

Our tentative plans are to rv Alaska summer of 2024. We'll be on the look out for your guides and itineraries..Happy Trails 🐕

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks, Michael!

@bertexas1184 9 ай бұрын

June visiting is suggested in your video. Our experience in early June of 2008 was that there are no salmon anywhere, so there are no whales or other wildlife in the waters. June 15 was mentioned as about when the salmon arrive. We had one rainy day over two weeks and saw Denali everyday for a week. Great job on this and all of your videos.

@inupiaq9563 Жыл бұрын

I just subscriber to your channel. I’m glad to enjoyed my home state.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching!

@TerryAnnOnline Жыл бұрын

I’m already excited about what the next adventure will be. I know too soon 😂

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

It's going to be awesome!

@amycuaresma Жыл бұрын

The first hike is the advanced level for sure, but the end result is worth it! Hatcher Pass is in my back yard, it's right outside of Anchorage. There are parts of the Chugach Mountains that could be a national park. I have hiked to Glacier National Park and have noticed comparisons to the Chugach mountains. The vast mountains, valley and the snowy peaks are all here in your backyard. Just a short drive from Anchorage, Bear Valley is the gateway to these great vista views. Look down into the valley, towards Rabbit Lake with Suicide Peaks in the background. There are hidden hiking trails that follow the ridge-line up to get a grand view of these peaks. These trails are less traveled, no fee stations, just waiting for you to explore.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We can’t wait to come back and see more! Thanks for the tips and thanks for watching!

@dougmalm1107 Жыл бұрын

Moose’s Tooth pizza is awesome!

@jameswaldecker1236 Жыл бұрын

This is great! There was so much I could comment on from my own trip, but when you were going through the camping spots, I started to realize we may have been very close to each other. I stayed at the Trail Lake Lodge in Moose Pass the nights of both July 4 and 5. The view of the lake at 6 in the morning with the sea plane sitting there was beautiful, peaceful, and very Alaskan. Seward books up on July 4, but Moose Pass is perfectly good for those of us that stay in hotels. Then on July 11, I was heading west after the Lion's Head Trail toward Palmer along the Glenn Highway when I spotted a van down by the river (I couldn't help it) that looked almost exactly like Brisket. If you were at the Matanuska River camping spot during the afternoon of 7/11, then perhaps I saw you. :) Thank you once again for all these videos! My big trip for next summer will be a PNW loop through Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, so I have a feeling you might be hitting some things on the way down that I'll be very interested in (just as you already have on the way up)!

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Hey James! Sorry for the delayed response! We were at Trail Lake in Moose Pass on July 4th! But we were in Wasilla on July 11th recovering from Covid. But I wouldn’t be surprised if we did pass each other a couple times during your trip! If you need any help with things to do in the PNW check out our website and definitely send us an email as it gets closer and you know what areas you’ll be going to. We’ll help out in anyway we can! Thank you so much as always for commenting and watching!

@jameswaldecker1236 Жыл бұрын

No worries! In such a huge state like Alaska, it's funny we actually wound in the same town for one night. My big challenge with PNW is prioritizing; there is so much to see, and there is so much I've learned from watching your videos. The one specific question I'm researching is which two or three day hikes in North Cascades (or the surrounding area) are best. I know I'll be studying that. Thank you always for all the great work you do! Looking forward to what you find on the way back to Texas!

@mike.repucci Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful summary guys. Thanks to your videos, I'm anxiously looking forward to our trip next summer. Just trying to decide if we'll drive the Dalton Highway to the Artic; wife doesn't want to, especially if road is a very long washboard, but I'dl like to dip my toes in another ocean..

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We highly recommend the Dempster. We didn't do the Dalton so we can't compare, but just from our research it seems there is more to do along the way on the Dempster and you have more freedom of getting in the ocean at the end of the road. Thank you so much for watching!

@mariannenoten8376 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for all your beautifull pictures, movies and story's. Very usefull. Marianne

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching, Marianne!

@dougpospisil8582 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video and the summaries are so informative! Great job, for reals; we watch you guys every week! Next time up there hit SE Alaska, some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever find is in Juneau, Mud Bay, Haines and Skagway! Oh and you need to go to Steve Kroschel’s Wildlife Preserve and watch him put a wolverine into a trance 😂

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

The inside passage is definitely on our list for a future trip! Thanks, Doug!

@shannoninalaska Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video content. I find this very useful information. I have been trying to get to Hatcher Pass for the past few weeks but got bronchitis and now the roads are closed for the winter because of the snow. I will definitely go next summer. I think I can still may go to the Lodge and have lunch or dinner though. 🍽

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We hope you can get out there! It's a special spot!

@kateb1216 5 ай бұрын

I have been thoroughly enjoying all of your Alaskan road trip videos. I'm heading up to Anchorage for a few days, pre-cruise, and your videos have given me so many great hike ideas and places to visit. Your videos are great. Thank you for all your tips! What are you guys shooting these videos with? They are beautiful!

@AdventuresofAplusK 5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Thank you and thanks for watching! We link to all of our gear in the description of the video!

@stargazer5073 Жыл бұрын

2 unique lakes were my favorite

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

That was really cool, huh?!

@meliastrickler7561 Жыл бұрын

This was a weird season for mosquitoes. June was hotter and drier than usual and the rest of the summer was record breaking rain. I definitely noticed the difference, wore a lot less bug spray than usual.

@tacrewgirl Жыл бұрын

Same, it was less buggy than usual.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

We hardly felt the need for bug spray. That was nice!

@sheafan1971 Жыл бұрын

Those were 100% Great Videos from the 49th State

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@orientxprsoffroad Жыл бұрын

The best tour guide - ever. Better than AAA, Chamber of Commerce you got beat. A&K Alaska should make you both an ambassador. 👏👊🏼

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

The inbox is open! 😂 Thank you!

@jerryjenkins5739 Жыл бұрын

Starlink now works in Alaska; used it July 4th, 2023 all the way to Deadhorse and across BC.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

That’s what we’ve heard! Awesome! Would’ve come in real clutch for us last year. We’ve been using it for about the past month in the lower 48 and eastern Canada and we love it!

@joe8205 2 ай бұрын

I live in Anchorage. My son’s go to every time at Wild Scoops is what he calls the S’mores. Chocolate, baked Alaska, and waffle cone. My go-to is the rhubarb crumble. I got your back, homie. I concur

@AdventuresofAplusK 2 ай бұрын

Oooooh buddy, you can’t go wrong with either of those!

@joe8205 2 ай бұрын

@@AdventuresofAplusK The ice cream shop at the tourist trap gas station in Girdwood has icecream made from glacier. The pizza shop next door has a killer breakfast pizza.

@AdventuresofAplusK 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips! We can’t wait to get back up there!

@kelvinyschun Жыл бұрын

Awesome experience. Without video, I forgot what I did Yesterday! Winter gives a different experience. You missed Fairbanks? Driving 3 hours to the Castner Ice Cave was one of my favorites. The cave is melting so might vanish in the future.

@BPCalaska Жыл бұрын

I noticed that also but there really is not that much to see up that way. The Cave is really the only unique thing up that way.

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

With getting Covid we just ran out of time

@charleshicks3492 Жыл бұрын

While we as viewers did not see everything as you did; I think everything we saw was the favorite; especially the ice cream; five stars for all the videos ❤😎😎😎😎🤩🤩🤩👍👍👌👌🥃🥃🥃

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Charles!

@NarrativeEscapes Жыл бұрын

That is my concern about an Alaska trips. If you think you didn't scratch the surface at an 'effective month' most people are going to be challenged with 1-2 weeks!. So I can see sticking with one area. I may be cruising up in May (1 week) and then a week inland. I feel like it's a trip of epic sacrifices😁 Also the fact we really enjoyed the Canadian Rockies so it had some competition haha - so I am hoping it inspires!!!

@WAxiaochou Жыл бұрын

Awesome summary.😅

@helphelp9400 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully you guys can see the inside passage of Alaska in the future.

@dougpospisil8582 Жыл бұрын

I agree…was hoping to see Skagway, Haines, Juneau, etc…maybe on their next trip! Southeastern Alaska is the most beautiful part of AK in my humble opinion:)

@AdventuresofAplusK Жыл бұрын

It's on our bucket list! Just didn't have time for it this trip