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A MORE THOUGHTFUL WAY INTO ALASKA

Experience the Alaska worth remembering.

The Alaska Edit is Mary Jacquel’s considered selection of Alaska travel guides, memorable places, worthwhile experiences and quieter moments helping you plan your trip with more clarity, confidence and depth.

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The Summer Edit

Long light, roadside lupine, glacier air, harbor mornings and the experiences I would make room for in Alaska this summer.

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Start with Mary’s destination edits

Not everything. Just the places and experience I would begin with.

Snow-capped mountains behind a green pine forest and a calm lake with reflections in a scenic landscape.

The Juneau Edit

Mendenhall Glacier, Berner’s Bay, Auke Lake and coastal calm.

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View from an airplane wing showing rugged mountains with snow caps, green valleys, and a river, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

The Denali Edit

Grand landscapes, wide-open wonder, and the Big 5 Wildlife.

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Colorful two-story building with red and yellow siding, decorated with patriotic bunting, serving as a visitor center at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park.

The Skagway Edit

Historic charm, Gold Rush, Waterfalls, and Soapie Smith.

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The Alaska Fish House in Ketchikan, a seafood restaurant, with people standing outside and wooden picnic tables in front on a sunny day with a blue sky and scattered clouds.

The Ketchikan Edit

Wild rainforests, Misty Fjords, Totem Poles, and Native Culture.

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Choose by what matters to you

I only have 1 day

I want more guidance

I want to see wildlife

I want fun experiences

Where do I begin?

From the Field

Firsthand notes, seasonal observations and the small details that make Alaska feel alive beyond the itinerary.

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Lupine, Bears + Kodiak

Summer solstice brings the longest day of the year. A time when lupine & bears share the spotlight.

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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.

First Time in Alaska

When to Visit Alaska

What to Wear

How to Choose Your Destination

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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.

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Large cruise ship docked at a harbor with mountainous, forested hills and buildings in the background, under cloudy weather.

Purple wildflowers with a snow-capped mountain and pine trees in the background under a blue sky.

Two seals on an icy iceberg with a mountain and forested landscape in the background.

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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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