Once again, it’s been a minute since I wrote on here! But I feel like this happens every winter. Adventures are not as common, it’s cold outside, and I spend a lot of time hibernating (AKA drinking coffee while reading a good book). But it’s officially 2022, a brand new year with the opportunity for … More Hello 2022!
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
Whenever someone asks me my favorite trail, I usually say it’s a tie between Lost Lake and Portage Pass. Ever since hiking to the top of Portage Pass 7 years ago during my first summer in Alaska I’ve been absolutely hooked on this hike. It’s relatively easy (only one mile to the top of the … More A Bucket List Backpacking Trip to Portage Lake
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!)
Before having Elliott my favorite thing to do every summer was plan a good backpacking trip. I loved packing up my gear, hiking into the middle of nowhere, and setting up camp in a gorgeous location that couldn’t be reached by car. I also loved doing it with really awesome friends and having an entire … More A Long Weekend on Grace Ridge
Summer is the best time to try new adventures in Alaska! Each summer I try to book up as many things as I can while the days are long and the weather is relatively nice. I’m always looking on sites like Reserve America to check for canceled public use cabin reservations in my favorite places … More My First Solo Camping Trip With My Toddler
Now that we have our tiny camper, Andrew and I are excited to take longer trips around Alaska with Elliott. It’s been hard to find campsites and cabins since COVID, so having a little home on wheels that we can take anywhere has made trip planning easier! For Memorial Day we knew we wanted to … More A Long Weekend Trip To Homer
Now that it’s summer in Alaska, Elliott and I have been getting outside nearly every day. Whether it’s stroller walks to our neighborhood park, bike rides on our city trails, or hikes and camping adventures, I’ve been trying to find ways to get out and enjoy the non-freezing weather outdoors. And if it’s sunny and … More Outdoors Every Day
Before I had Elliott, I would occasionally go for a solo hike (my first one was this hike in Sitka!). I loved the feeling of hiking at my own slow pace without feeling rushed, being able to stop and snack/take pictures whenever I wanted, and the quiet and calm feeling of walking through the forest … More My First Solo Mother/Son Hike
One of my favorite places in Alaska is Denali State Park. It’s closer to Anchorage than Denali National Park, is free to enter, and is easier to access by car. Plus the views of Denali are still amazing! I’ve backpacked Kesugi Ridge and stayed in a public use cabin at Byers Lake, but my favorite … More A “Spring” Getaway in Denali State Park
Mom in the Mtns 