Welcome to the Alaska Uncovered Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Jennie brings you accurate, helpful and entertaining information about Alaska Travel and Life in Alaska. Guests include Alaska travel experts and Alaska business owners, guides and interesting Alaskans. Jennie is a born and raised Seattleite, a former Alaskan and spends several weeks in Alaska each year. She’s an experienced tour guide, a field editor for the Milepost and the Founder of the Alaska and Washington t ...
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay answer an easy question and then discuss the US Presidents who have visited Alaska while in office (it’s a short list!). Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo M…
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How to Day trip to Lake Clark National Park from Anchorage
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Rust’s Flying Service Jennie’s article about day tripping to Lake Clark National Park from Anchorage Jennie’s article about what to pack for Alaska Book a trip planning session with Jenni…
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Hiking and Eating in Palmer with Kierre Childers
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Kierre Childers joins Jennie to share the joys of the small town of Palmer, near Anchorage but a world away from busy visitor areas - with great food, great hiking, great people and lots of year round fun. Support us on Patreon as a free …
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4 Takeaways from the Alaska 2024 Summer Season
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares her four takeaways from working as a Tour Director in Alaska in the 2024 season as well as a preview of episodes coming for the rest of 2024 and 2025. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning s…
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Alaska Family adventure by road trip and cruise with the Taylor Family - Traveler Stories Series
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Rob Taylor of the 2TravelDads podcast joins Jennie to share about his experience on a small ship cruise and road trip with his husband and elementary and middle school aged sons. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Rob’s we…
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Will the Northern Lights really be better in the winter of 2024-2025?
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay answer a question about the value of Aurora tours and then discuss if it’s true that the Northern Lights will be better in 2024 and 2025. Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Follow Jennie on Instagram Music…
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Things to do in Anchorage during winter with Tia Froehle
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Lifelong Anchorage resident Tia Froehle joins Jennie to share her favorite things to do in Anchorage in the winter. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Visit Ancho…
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Things to know before booking a shoulder season Alaska cruise
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares things to consider - the good and bad, before booking an Alaska cruise in May, September or October. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a trip …
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Growing up off grid in Alaska with Tristan Berkey
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie is joined by her friend Tristan Berkey, a born and raised Alaskan and current Juneau resident. Tristan shares about growing up off grid, living on a sailboat in high school, what it’s like to move from Ketchikan to Fairbanks and he…
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What’s a Three Generation Family Alaska Cruise like in 2024?
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay answer a question from the mailbag and discuss their recent family Alaska cruise with other family members as well as discussion of the recent Arctic heat wave. Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Follow Je…
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Cruising with Kids from Babies to Teens to Young Adults with Janelle Martin
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie’s long time friend Janelle joins the podcast to share about her experiences cruising in Alaska (and elsewhere) with her three kids from babies to young adults. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska …
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Exploring the road less traveled in Homer with Mina Gherman and Silas Firth
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Mina and Silas, who were both raised in Homer and wrote Homer’s visitor guide, join Jennie to share their favorite things to do in and around Homer Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and…
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Rental Cars in Alaska - How to choose the best option for you
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares your rental car options in Alaska - national chain rental cars, Turo and Alaska car rental companies, the pros and cons of each and how to decide which type of rental car is right for your visit. Support us on Patreon as a f…
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Are the bugs in Alaska really that bad? (Teaser for subscriber episode)
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay answer a question and then discuss mosquitos in Alaska - how bad are they and what can you really do to avoid them that actually works? We also discuss the recent Riley Fire in Denali and how to deal with potential wildfire…
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Exploring Seward with Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith from the Last Frontier Podcast
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Kayak guides and hosts of the Last Frontier Podcast, Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith, join Jennie and Jay to share all about Seward and the many adventures for visitors there. Support Alaska Uncovered on Patreon Get Jay’s unique Alaska 20…
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Alaska Cruise Ports on your own with Jennifer Black
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennifer, a veteran of the Alaska cruise industry and Jennie talk about their favorite things to do on your own in each Alaska cruise port. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jay’s unique Alaska 2024 stickers Take my f…
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Exploring Ketchikan through photography from a local’s perspective with Adam Minshall
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Lifelong Ketchikanite and photographer Adam Minshall joins Jennie to share his favorite things to do and places to go in Ketchikan along with photography tips for Alaska travelers. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Ja…
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Exploring Eklutna near Anchorage with Teal and Russ from BlueWater BaseCamp
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Teal and Russ from BlueWater BaseCamp join Jennie to share about bringing their dream of building an independent, luxurious adventure base to life near Eklutna Lake and how they built it from the ground up. Support us on Patreon Get Jay’s…
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How to Avoid Crowds on your trip to Alaska (Teaser for Subscriber Episode)
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay answer two mailbag questions and discuss how to avoid crowds on your trip to Alaska - including places to add to your itinerary that aren’t crowded as well as how to avoid crowds in places that are crowded such as Denali Na…
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Behind the Scenes at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Ruth Rosewarne Kimerer from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport joins Jennie to talk about aviation in Alaska as well as navigating arriving and departing in Anchorage. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all o…
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The best restaurants and food in Anchorage with Sourdough Dan Morris
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Sourdough Dan Morris of Alaskan Sites and Bites joins Jennie to talk about his favorite food and restaurants in the Anchorage area. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and premade it…
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The best things to do in Fairbanks in Summer with Kasey Gillam
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Born and raised Fairbanksan Kasey Gillam joins Jennie to share all about her favorite things to do in Fairbanks in summer. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book…
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AI Hallucinations and Forum Fiction in Alaska Travel (Teaser for Subscriber episode)
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay answer two mailbag questions, talk about two Alaska news topics and dissect AI Alaska Travel advice along with advice from internet forums. Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode What to pack for Alaska Follow…
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Fishing the Kenai with Dallas Voss
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie is joined by Dallas Voss, a fishing guide on the Kenai River where she grew up. We talk about fishing the river, how to make sure you have a great fishing experience in Alaska as well as being a kid and raising kids in Kenai. Suppo…
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Exploring Wrangell-St Elias National Park with Avery Mozen
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Avery Mozen joins Jennie to talk about growing up in remote McCarthy in Wrangell-St Elias National Park, and guiding trips with visitors into the park as an adult. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber (join by May 15th and g…
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Best Hikes near Anchorage with Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska returns to the podcast to talk about his favorite hikes in the Anchorage area with Jennie. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber (join by May 15th and get a founding member sticker!) Shop all o…
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Mendenhall Glacier in 2024 - What you need to know
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Serene Hutchinson joins Jennie to share important updates about visiting Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau in 2024. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber (join by May 15th and get a founding member sticker!) Shop all our Alaska Tr…
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How to Visit Alaska’s National Parks
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning session with Jennie Take Jennie’s FREE four question quiz to get personalized itinerary recommendations based on your travel style Jennie’s article about planning you…
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Why is it a problem for a cold place to get warm?
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Rick Thoman, Climate Specialist at the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, joins Jennie and Jay to talk about the unique impacts of climate change in Alaska and around the Arctic. Support us on Patr…
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Exploring Matanuska Glacier near Anchorage with Steve Busby of Greatland Adventures
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Steve Busby, founder of Greatland Adventures, joins Jennie to talk about exploring Matanuska Glacier, a wonderful day trip from Anchorage in summer and winter. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning sessio…
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Boring but necessary - How travel insurance can save you in Alaska
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Suzanne Morrow from InsureMyTrip (Jennie’s favorite source for travel insurance) joins Jennie to talk about why travel insurance is so important for Alaska travel and she and Jennie discuss specific situations in which travel insurance ca…
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Driving from Pennsylvania to Alaska and back with Pete and Kathleen Dent
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay talk with Pete and Kathleen Dent, about their epic road trip from Allentown, Pennsylvania to Alaska and back in the summer of 2023. This is the second episode of our occasional Alaska Traveler Stories Series. Support us on …
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Exploring off the beaten track in Haines
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Reba Hylton from Haines joins Jennie to share her favorite things to do in Haines. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Grab Jennie’s NEW Hidden Gems Workshop! Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Visi…
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How to save money on your Alaska trip with Scott McMurren
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Scott McMurren comes back to the pod to chat with Jennie about the Alaska TourSaver. We talk about the most popular offers in the book, how companies are chosen for the book and how to figure out how much money you can save based on your …
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Alaska Travel with Autism with Cris Stone
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Cris Stone, parent of two children with Autism and born and raised Alaskan, joins Jennie to share her tips for Alaska travel for travelers of all ages with autism. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Jennie's *NEW* Hidden G…
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Best restaurants and food in Alaska
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay discuss the best restaurants in Alaska, both their own favorites as well as the answers our first year of podcast guests have given to their favorite restaurant in their place. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscr…
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Flightseeing Denali with Cole Chambers from K2 Aviation
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Cole Chambers joins Jennie to share everything you need to know about flightseeing Denali, the highest peak in North America, and landing on the Ruth Glacier in Denali National Park Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop …
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Things to do in Fairbanks in Winter with Morgan Clay from Borealis Sparks
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Morgan Clay of Borealis Kicksleds joins Jennie to talk about all the fun things to do in Fairbanks during the winter while you’re waiting for the Northern Lights to come out Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our …
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Alaska Traveler Stories - Peter Moore
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Peter Moore joins Jennie and Jay for our first Traveler Stories episode, sharing his experience as a reluctant cruiser turned mostly fan in July 2023 on an epic cruise + cruise tour through the Inside Passage and Denali National Park. Sup…
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Flightseeing in Juneau by Floatplane with Rebecca Embler from Wings Airways
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Rebecca Embler from Wings Airways joins Jennie to share about float plane sightseeing in Juneau to remote Taku Lodge and above the Juneau Icefield. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Wings Airways Get Jennie’s Alaska Trave…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares her tips for choosing tours in Alaska and why doing a tour is worth it, even for those who don’t love tours. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Boo…
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What’s going on in Alaska’s crab fishery?
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Long time crab fishing expert Frank Kelty of Unalaska joins Jennie and Jay to share about Bering Sea crab fishing as well as crab fishing stories. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers The Bering Se…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie discusses your different options for lodging in Alaska including hotels, vacation rentals, RV rental, public use cabins (and other dry cabins) and tent camping and how to decide which is right for you. Support us on Patreon as a fr…
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How to plan a trip to Denali National Park on your own
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Robin Zbytek from Aramark in Denali joins Jennie to talk about all the logistics of how to plan a trip to Denali National Park on your own if you are not part of a tour group or cruise tour. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscri…
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What should I leave out of my Alaska itinerary?
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie talks about what to consider when deciding how to prioritize where to go and what to leave out. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Book a trip planning se…
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Helicopter Flightseeing in Alaska with Dawn Campbell from Alaska Helicopter Tours
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Born and raised Alaskan and pilot Dawn Campbell joins Jennie to share about her journey to becoming a pilot as well as adventures you can have by helicopter and how to decide if a helicopter adventure is right for you. Support us on Patre…
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What to do first when planning your Alaska Trip
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares the most important thing to do first in planning your Alaska trip. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Get …
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Best Snowshoeing in the Anchorage area with Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska joins Jennie to share his favorite snowshoe hikes in the Anchorage area and how to prepare for winter adventures including his favorite gear. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Go Hike Alask…
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) 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. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jennie’s Alaska Cru…
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How to plan a trip to Alaska in 2024
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Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares everything you need to know to get your trip to Alaska planned in 2024. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie…
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