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A Snowy Backpacking Trip to the Dale Clemens Cabin

November 21, 2021

I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad time on the Lost Lake Trail down in Seward, AK. This 15 mile point-to-point trail takes you from the Primrose Campground all the way to a trailhead in Seward. You travel up through a fairy forest, cross 5 miles of rolling hills covered in tiny hidden lakes, … More A Snowy Backpacking Trip to the Dale Clemens Cabin

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Backpacking to Crow Pass Cabin (With Kids!)

July 18, 2021

There’s a lot of great hikes in Girdwood, but one of the best is the Crow Pass Trail. This trail is 23 miles long and runs from the town of Girdwood to Eagle River Nature Center. I’ve never done the full trail, but I’ve heard from many people that the first 4 miles from Girdwood … More Backpacking to Crow Pass Cabin (With Kids!)

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Happy Camper Review: Rocket House Cabin

May 3, 2021

There are a lot of places to stay in Seward, Alaska, but the most coveted places are the ones right on the beach. There are quaint old homes downtown with great views, and hotels in the harbor right by the water. But my favorite place to stay is on Lowell Point. Lowell Point is located … More Happy Camper Review: Rocket House Cabin

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Happy Camper Review: Matanuska Glacier Cabin

March 29, 2021

One of my favorite things to do year round in Alaska is to stay at the state park and national forest public use cabins! They’re a great way to get out of the house for a quick trip when I have cabin fever in the winter, and in the summer they are a great place … More Happy Camper Review: Matanuska Glacier Cabin

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Welcome to my blog! I'm Kristen, an Alaskan mom who tries to spend as much time as possible in the mountains. Follow my blog for tips, gear reviews, and stories about raising a wild child in the last frontier!

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