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Stories, field notes and guidance for seeing Alaska more clearly.
ALASKA EXPLAINED
It’s one of the first questions most visitors ask. The answer begins with mountains, oceans and a frontier that shaped the way Southeast Alaska Connects.
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Latest Stories
How to Choose Your Alaska Cruise Itinerary (Using the Alaska Travel Compass)
Choosing an Alaska cruise shouldn’t feel like a part-time job. In this guide, I use my Alaska Travel Compass framework to help you match your why, when, and where to an itinerary that feels like you not just whatever happened to be on sale.
Intentional Living in Alaska’s Autumn: A Slow-Living Guide from Juneau
A practical, heart-calming guide to intentional living in Alaska’s autumn—rituals, micro-adventures, home comforts, tea moments, and mindful prompts.
Is There Uber in Juneau (2026 Update)? Every Way to Get Around Without a Car
Planning Juneau without a rental car? Here’s the 2026 update on rideshare reality in Juneau plus reliable alternatives: taxis, shuttles, buses, walking routes, and day plans from the cruise dock.
A Day in Juneau: Mendenhall Glacier, Nugget Falls, and the Wild Encounters That Stay With You
There’s something about Juneau that never loses its wonder. Even after years of living here, I can step outside and be reminded that Alaska doesn’t just ask you to look—it asks you to feel.
This past week, I wandered out toward Mendenhall Glacier and Nugget Falls, two of Juneau’s most iconic spots. They’ve been photographed thousands of times, yet each visit is a little different. The air feels new, the water crashes a bit louder, and the trails hold fresh surprises.
The 10 Most Photogenic Spots in Alaska (That Tourists Often Miss)
Alaska is known for its grand glaciers and wildlife, but beyond the cruise ship ports and national parks are lesser-known locations that offer unmatched photography potential. As a photographer based in Juneau, I’ve spent years chasing the light, the landscape, and the stillness. Here are 10 photogenic spots you might miss on a typical tour—but absolutely shouldn’t.
Alaska Photography Tips | Photographing Wildlife and Landscapes in Southeast Alaska
There’s so much to see, do, experience and photograph in Alaska! Over the last decade, I have been visiting this great state (mainly throughout Southeast Alaska) and have learned a few things from a photography standpoint that I would love to share with you!
