The Biggest Mistakes We Made Planning Alaska
We spent more than 100 hours planning our Alaska trip, and we still made mistakes. Here’s what we’d do differently after visiting all 8 Alaska national parks in 21 days.
Which Alaska National Parks Are Worth It? We Ranked All 8
After visiting all eight Alaska national parks, we have favorites! We're ranking every park based on our personal experiences, what made each one memorable, and which we'd prioritize if we had to choose.
Alaska Nat’l Parks Ranked: Easiest to Hardest to Visit
Some Alaska national parks are surprisingly easy to visit. Others require bush planes, weather windows, and months of advance planning. Here's how all eight compare when it comes to actually getting there.
What It Cost Us to Visit All 8 Alaska National Parks
What does it actually cost to visit all 8 Alaska national parks? We break down our 21-day trip, from transportation and lodging to the tours and experiences we splurged on.
10 Things We Learned Planning Our Alaska Trip
Planning an Alaska trip can feel like putting together a puzzle where every reservation affects the next. Learn which pieces to book first, where to leave room for weather, and how to build an Alaska itinerary that actually works.
The People We Meet on the Road
Some of our favorite memories from Alaska had nothing to do with glaciers, grizzly bears, or national parks. They came from the people we met along the way, each with a completely different story about what brought them there.
What ‘Alone’ Taught Me About Visiting Alaska
Before our trip to Alaska, I found an unexpected way to make one of the wildest places I'd ever visited feel a little less intimidating.
How We Visited All 8 Alaska National Parks in One Trip
Can you really visit all eight Alaska national parks in one trip? We spent months finding out. Here's what it actually took to make it happen.
Alaska Packing List: Everything We Packed for Alaska's National Parks
This Alaska packing list covers everything we packed for a 21-day summer road trip through all 8 Alaska national parks, including clothing, hiking and camping gear, luggage, and the travel essentials we were most thankful to have.
Anchorage to Fairbanks: Best Stops on George Parks Highway
Between small-town stops, oversized cinnamon rolls, and some of the best roadside views for a chance to join Denali’s 30% Club, there’s something for everyone on George Parks Highway. Here’s everything you need to know about driving between Anchorage and Fairbanks, including the best stops along the way!