Explore the journey — one trail, museum, meal, and memory at a time.
Exit Glacier and Seward, AK
After finally feeling healthy again, I returned to Exit Glacier on a perfect blue-sky afternoon. A moderate hike through Kenai Fjords National Park led to spectacular glacier views, vibrant wildflowers, and unexpected conversations with hikers from around the world. I finished the day with sunset photography and gelato along Seward's beautiful waterfront.
Seward: Alaska SeaLife Center
A rainy day in Seward didn't stop the adventure. After taking refuge inside the Alaska SeaLife Center, I explored the town's historic buildings, photographed Resurrection Bay during a brief break in the weather, and finished the evening with a drive to Exit Glacier. Sometimes the best travel days are the ones that refuse to follow the original plan.
Seward AK
After an incredible day exploring Kenai Fjords National Park, illness and steady rain forced me to slow down. What began as two quiet days of coffee shops, bakeries, and photo editing turned into an unexpected journey through Seward's history, from the 1964 Good Friday earthquake and the original Iditarod Trail to a fascinating Tribal Nations map that offered a new perspective on the incredible diversity of Indigenous cultures across the Americas.
Kenai Fjords National Park Extended Glacier Cruise:
A full day aboard Major Marine Tours' Kenai Fjords National Park Extended Glacier Cruise turned into one of the highlights of my Alaska journey. From bubble-net feeding humpback whales and towering tidewater glaciers to puffins, sea lions, and breathtaking coastal scenery, this cruise delivered unforgettable wildlife and landscapes.
Anchorage to Seward, AK
My final day in Anchorage wasn't quite what I expected. Between feeling sick, buying more camera gear than planned, and making the drive to Seward, I was focused on one thing: being ready for the Kenai Fjords glacier cruise the next morning. I just hoped whatever bug I had would disappear overnight.