A MORE THOUGHTFUL WAY INTO ALASKA
Experience Alaska differently.
Firsthand guides to the places, experiences and wild corners of Alaska worth going farther for.
THE CURRENT EDIT
Six Days in Glacier Bay
What is it really like to explore Alaska’s wildest national park by private boat?
A firsthand journey through glacier country past sea otters, remote coves and mountains along with the practical realities, unexpected moments and lessons that shaped the experience.
Experience Alaska More Deeply
Brown Bear Viewing
Fly into the wilds of Chichagof Island to watch coastal brown bears during the salmon run.
Glacier Bay by Private Boat
Six days exploring one of Alaska's wildest national parks from the water.
Deeper in Denali
Go beyond the obvious stops and understand how to experience Denali more fully.
Fishing in Southeast
Salmon, rockfish and a firsthand look at what fishing in Southeast Alaska is really like.
The Juneau Edit
Mendenhall Glacier, Berner’s Bay, Auke Lake and coastal calm.
The Denali Edit
Grand landscapes, wide-open wonder, and the Big 5 Wildlife.
The Skagway Edit
Historic charm, Gold Rush, Waterfalls, and Soapie Smith.
The Ketchikan Edit
Wild rainforests, Misty Fjords, Totem Poles, and Native Culture.
Choose by what matters to you
From the Field
Firsthand notes, seasonal observations and the small details that make Alaska feel alive beyond the itinerary.
Lupine, Bears + Kodiak
Summer solstice brings the longest day of the year. A time when lupine & bears share the spotlight.
Early June, Wet Trails, Quiet Waters
Gray skies and wet trails - it’s that time of year! Blueberry flowers adorn the trails.
Plan Alaska Well
Practical guidance, kept clear and useful.
Start with Mary’s destination edits
Not everything. Just the places and experience I would begin with.
A First-Timer’s Guide to Juneau
From waterfront hikes and glacier views to whale watching and local favorites, this guide is designed to help you experience Juneau in a way that feels both practical and memorable.
Edited From Experience
I’m Mary Jacquel. I live in Alaska and have spent years exploring its ports, lodges, landscapes and visitor experiences.
The Alaska Edit is where I share what I would prioritize, what I would do differently and what is worth leaving room for. Alaska is a very special place to me, and I hope these guides help you experience it with greater confidence, curiosity and care.
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