Explore the journey — one trail, museum, meal, and memory at a time.
Between Adventures
After the Fourth of July excitement in Anchorage, I slowed down for two quiet days of writing, photo editing, organizing gear, and preparing for my flight to Dutch Harbor. Between catching up on work, reflecting on the journey so far, and reviewing the Anchorage Ship Creek RV Park, these ordinary days became an important transition before heading into Alaska's Aleutian Islands.
Happy 250th America
I missed the Anchorage Fourth of July parade but still ended up with a full day downtown. The festival at Delaney Park, conversations with locals, a Hefeweizen at the 49th State Brewery, and fireworks from a local's viewing spot made for a day that didn't go quite as planned—but worked out well anyway.
Anchorage Cycling Trails
Anchorage surprised me. What started as a casual bike ride turned into an afternoon exploring miles of interconnected trails, watching moose from a safe distance, learning about the 1964 earthquake at Earthquake Park, and discovering just how bike-friendly Alaska's largest city really is.
Anchorage Museum
A day in Anchorage turned into five hours at the Anchorage Museum exploring Alaska's history, geology, Native cultures, and art. Afterwards I photographed reflections in downtown buildings before ending the evening at Lake Hood watching floatplanes and a pair of Greater Scaup go about their business.
Drive To Anchorage
Leaving Valdez, I expected a short drive to Anchorage. Instead, the day turned into a nine-hour journey with a stop at the Wrangell-St. Elias Visitor Center, an unexpected conversation about beavers with a park ranger, colorful mountain landscapes, views of the Matanuska Glacier, and a noisy introduction to Anchorage.