Can you believe we took the RV through this 2 1/2 mile one-way tunnel to Whittier, Alaska? It was crazy and looked like we wouldn’t fit as we approached. Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel to Whittier is the longest highway tunnel in North America. Built initially for rail, cars and trains […]
After we left Girdwood, we stopped at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center as we made our way into the Kenai Peninsula. Mixed Feelings Initially, we were going to wait in the parking lot at the center. It seemed a little zoo-like for us. Especially the hoopla around the animal feedings. But you had to pay […]
It’s easy to see why Girdwood and the Alyeska Resort are destinations all on their own. In this video, we take a couple of beautiful hikes and found surprisingly good vegan options at a local restaurant. Winner Creek Gorge Trail The Winner Creek Gorge Trail is part of the historic Iditarod Trail. The trailhead we […]
In this video, follow along as we make the drive from Anchorage to Girdwood and the Alyeska Resort where we dry camp and ride the Alyeska Aerial Tramway. The drive from Anchorage to Girdwood Despite the dreary weather, it was still a beautiful drive. We had mountains to the left of us and Turnagain Arm […]
If you’d like to learn all about musk ox and see them up close (no touchy though!) a visit to The Musk Ox Farm is in order. A Visit to The Musk Ox Farm We have some mixed feelings about visiting The Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska. As vegans, we’re not down with using […]
As we made our way from Valdez towards Anchorage, we had no trouble finding free camping on Glenn Highway. And the views we had were fantastic! Free camping on Glenn Highway in Alaska Kings River Campground in Chickaloon Kings River is such a beautiful free campground! It’s not far off the road, and we had […]
After passing by it on the way to Valdez, hiking Worthington Glacier on the way out was immediately added to our list. In this video, we tackle that and travel Richardson Highway to Glenn Highway on our way towards Anchorage. Hiking Worthington Glacier Hiking Worthington Glacier should be on your todo list if you’re near […]
Wow, it’s been over six months since I cleaned up my diet and moved towards a whole foods plant-based plan. And I owe you guys an update! To recap, since the heart attack, I no longer cook with oil of any type, have cut out refined sugars, and focus on whole plant foods. Yes, I […]
Have you ever been sightseeing in Valdez, Alaska? We loved it! Velvet green mountains and loads of waterfalls are all around Valdez. There’s also no shortage of wildlife viewing here. Come along as we take in the sights in Valdez. Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery If you’re sightseeing in Valdez, the Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery is […]
Are there enough vegan items at Costco for a membership to be worth it? When we first started RVing, we thought Costco would be overkill. Where would we put large packages of food and dry goods? But it turns out; we have found Costco to be a money saver even though we don’t buy a […]