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Visiting Lake Clark and Katmai National Park from Lake Clark Resort with Salina Alsworth Peterson18 Nov 202500:52:00
Come to Alaska with Jay and I in June!14 Nov 202500:10:09

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Jennie invites you to join the small group tour she and Jay are guiding for our podcast community in June 2026!

Authentic Alaska June 6-14, 2026

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Best Glacier Experiences in Alaska16 Sep 202500:37:22

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Jennie and Jay talk about all the many ways to experience glaciers in Alaska and how to figure out which glacier experience is right for you - hiking? Driving? helicopter? fixed wing plane? boat? Glacier paddleboarding?? We'll help you figure it out.

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How to pick tours in Alaska29 Jan 202400:15:19
What’s going on in Alaska’s crab fishery?24 Jan 202400:51:04
Where to stay in Alaska22 Jan 202400:12:15

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Jennie discusses your different options for lodging in Alaska including hotels, vacation rentals, RV rental, public use cabins (and other dry cabins) and tent camping and how to decide which is right for you.

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How to plan a trip to Denali National Park on your own17 Jan 202401:13:24
What should I leave out of my Alaska itinerary?15 Jan 202400:13:38
Helicopter Flightseeing in Alaska with Dawn Campbell from Alaska Helicopter Tours10 Jan 202400:52:53
What to do first when planning your Alaska Trip08 Jan 202400:09:14
Best Snowshoeing in the Anchorage area with Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska03 Jan 202400:52:20

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Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska joins Jennie to share his favorite snowshoe hikes in the Anchorage area and how to prepare for winter adventures including his favorite gear.

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Go Hike Alaska’s snowshoeing (and hiking) tours

Or Call: 907.444.9008 (no booking fees!)


Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center


Affiliate links to gear Matt (and Jennie) recommend (this means we get a small commission if you buy through the link at no cost to you):


Matt and Jennie both use Kahtoola microspikes for when you don’t need snowshoes but it’s icy (great option for walks around town too in Anchorage and Fairbanks during the winter - from REI or Amazon.


Matt and Jennie both use Garmin inReach Mini devices for communicating with loved ones at home while on adventures away from cell service - from REI or Amazon.


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Planning Your 2024 Alaska Cruise01 Jan 202400:18:30
How to plan a trip to Alaska in 202427 Dec 202300:22:29
Northern lights chasing demystified with Steve Busby09 Sep 202501:04:37
All about Reindeer with Running Reindeer Ranch and Chena Outdoor Collective20 Dec 202301:04:01

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Jane Atkinson of Running Reindeer Ranch and Kalyn Holl and Ryne Olsen of Chena Outdoor Collective join Jennie to talk all about Reindeer, their arctic adaptations, their story in Alaska and how you can interact with Reindeer on your trip to Alaska.

Reindeer Tours with Chena Outdoor Collective

Reindeer Tours with Running Reindeer Ranch


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Adventures along the Denali Highway with Paige Drobny and Cody Strathe from Susitna Adventure Lodge13 Dec 202301:00:26
Beyond the Deadliest Catch in Unalaska with Katherine McGlashan06 Dec 202300:59:53

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Katherine McGlashan from the Unalaska Visitor’s Bureau joins Jennie and Jay to share the many fascinating things to do in Unalaska beyond the Deadliest Catch, from hiking to fishing and exploring Alaska Native Culture, history and wildlife.

Visitor Guide from the Unalaska Visitors Bureau

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Alaska Travel with Kids with Erin Kirkland29 Nov 202300:57:44

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Jennie talks with Erin Kirkland, Alaska’s travel with kids expert. She literally wrote the book on it after exploring all over Alaska for two decades with her own kids, from babies to teenagers. Don’t miss this episode if you’re planning to travel to Alaska with kids.

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Erin’s Guidebook for Alaska with Kids*

Erin’s Guidebook for Alaska with Kids on the Alaska Ferry*


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The best and worst movies about Alaska with Max Fosberg22 Nov 202301:52:22
What’s the cheapest way to visit Alaska?15 Nov 202300:24:46
Why Visit Alaska in Winter?08 Nov 202300:59:00
Yes, you can use an outhouse with Julie Esdale01 Nov 202301:04:45
Working on Alaska’s North Slope with Helen Suh25 Oct 202301:01:07

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Jennie and Jay’s longtime friend Helen joins them to share about what it’s like to live and work on Alaska’s North Slope in the oil industry. Helen takes us behind the scenes to her commute, the weather and living near Polar Bears.

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Life off grid above the Arctic Circle with Mollie Busby from Arctic Hive18 Oct 202301:33:55
Gold mining as a teenager in the 1970s in Nome with Mike Martinson (Alaska Stories Series)02 Sep 202500:39:58
5 Best Places to Visit in Alaska if you don’t want to rent a car11 Oct 202300:29:24
4 Takeaways from the 2023 Alaska Summer Season04 Oct 202300:36:08
Dalton Highway vs Dempster Highway - which is better for crossing the Arctic Circle?27 Sep 202301:01:41

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Jennie and Jay share a bit about their recent adventure on Canada’s Dempster Highway across the Arctic Circle to the Arctic Ocean and reflect on how it compares to Alaska’s Dalton Highway. They also talk about other ways to cross the Arctic Circle besides driving yourself.

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Timelapse of our drive on the Dempster on YouTube

Guide to driving the Dempster Highway


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Cruising Alaska with Cruise Expert Ilana Schattauer from Life Well Cruised20 Sep 202300:48:35
How to see the Northern Lights in Alaska with Jennie and Jay13 Sep 202300:49:14
What to pack for Alaska with Jennie02 Aug 202300:24:33
Best things to do in Anchorage with Tom Plawman26 Jul 202301:30:45

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Tom Plawman, a long time resident of Anchorage and life long adventurer, joins Jennie and Jay to talk about fun things to do in Anchorage for a short visit of a few hours or lots of wonderful day trips for those who are spending more time in town.

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Resources for places Tom mentioned:

Anchorage Bike Map

26 Glaciers cruise in Whittier

Eklutna Lake

Kenai Fjords National Park (Seward)


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100 years of the Alaska Railroad with Tracy Zadra19 Jul 202300:50:08

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Tracy Zadra from the Alaska Railroad joins Jennie to share all about the different destinations and day trips on the Alaska Railroad as well as the experience on board the train and a bit about its 100 year history.

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Alaska Railroad - Best place for booking, fares and all the details about riding the Alaska Railroad


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Climbing Denali and staying safe in Alaska's backcountry with Ryan Cross12 Jul 202301:02:01

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Long time Alaska Search and Rescue volunteer Ryan Cross joins Jennie and Jay to share his tips for staying safe on Alaska’s trails and backcountry and also shares his experience climbing Denali.

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Dog mushing in Alaska with Iditarod and Yukon Quest musher Ryne Olson05 Jul 202300:48:58

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Iditarod and Yukon Quest dog musher Ryne Olson joins Jennie to talk about what life is like as a professional dog musher and how you can experience dog mushing on your trip to Alaska.

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Chena Outdoor Collective - Ryne’s company offering dog mushing tours and reindeer walks in Two Rivers near Fairbanks.


Jennie’s article about dog sledding in Alaska

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Introducing the Alaska Uncovered Planning Club!26 Aug 202500:11:31
Road tripping Alaska with Milepost Editor Serine Reeves28 Jun 202300:56:10
Renting an RV in Alaska with Bob Johnson21 Jun 202300:53:21

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Alaska RV enthusiast Bob Johnson of Great Alaskan Holidays joins Jennie to talk about what to consider and how to have the adventure of a lifetime renting a motorhome for your trip to Alaska.

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Great Alaskan Holidays - rate and booking information as well as detailed floor plans for all their rental motorhomes.


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Kodiak Island with born and raised Kodiakan Molly Odell14 Jun 202300:47:16

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Molly Odell, born and raised Kodiakan and Director of Archaeology at the Alutiiq Museum on Kodiak Island, joins Jennie and Jay to share about all things Kodiak.

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Alutiiq Museum (where Molly is Director of Archaeology)

Kodiak Brown Bear Center (fly in bear viewing on Kodiak Island)

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Unique Food experiences in Juneau with Midgi Moore07 Jun 202300:40:00
Bears, photography and fishing at Lake Clark National Park from Snug Harbor with Abe and Eli Porter31 May 202300:41:12

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Abe and Eli, twin brothers and third generation Alaskan fishermen, join Jennie to share about their remote lodge at the edge of Lake Clark National Park, and ideal bear viewing, photography and fishing authentic Alaskan experience.

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Snug Harbor - photos, booking information and logistics for planning your own trip to Snug Harbor and Lake Clark National Park



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Best things to do in Ketchikan with Patti Mackey24 May 202300:47:09

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Fifth generation Ketchikan resident and long time leader of Visit Ketchikan, Patti Mackey joins Jennie to talk about all things Ketchikan and the best things to do there.

Visit Ketchikan - a great resource for all things Ketchikan.


Jennie’s Ketchikan article on Ordinary Adventures

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Living in Denali - A ranger's perspective with Tom and Donna Habecker17 May 202301:03:34

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Tom Habecker, a retired 15 year ranger in Denali National Park, and his wife Donna, join Jennie and Jay to talk about what is was like to live in Denali for 15 years, raise their kids there and their favorite places in Denali.

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Send a Ranger - Tom’s Memoir. Tom encourages you to order from your local independent bookstore if possible!


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Mendenhall Glacier and Exploring Juneau with Serene Hutchinson10 May 202300:34:37

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Serene Hutchinson from Juneau Tours joins Jennie to talk about the Mendenhall Glacier and why it’s a must see in Juneau as well as her other favorite things to do in town.

Juneau Tours Mendenhall Glacier Shuttle, Glacier Tour and Glacier/whale watching combo


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Riding the Alaska Ferry with Danielle Doyle03 May 202300:32:34
Alaska's National Parks with Jennie and Jay26 Apr 202301:13:36
Exploring Juneau on your own - no cruise ship required - with Kristi Switzer and Liz Perry19 Aug 202500:46:15

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Long time Juneau residents Kristi Switzer and Liz Perry join Jennie to share their favorite things to do in Juneau and why it makes the perfect base camp for Alaskan adventure. We also talk about all the things you can do if you have more time to spend there than just a day on a cruise ship, though you’ll get plenty of ideas for that too.


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Best things to do in Skagway with Reba Hylton19 Apr 202300:35:36
Epic and Less Traveled Alaska with Scott McMurren12 Apr 202300:57:22

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Scott McMurren joins Jennie and Jay to share his favorite epic Alaska experiences and places to experience authentic Alaska on your trip as well as get away from crowds. Scott has spent more than 40 years living, traveling and writing about Alaska.


Alaska TourSaver - More than 90 coupons for savings on Alaska experiences and travel, including Alaska Airlines and the Alaska Railroad (Available as an app or a paper coupon book)


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Small Ship Cruising with Jen Martin05 Apr 202300:37:24

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Jen Martin, a veteran Expedition Leader on small ship cruises with more than 20 years of experience in Alaska and around the world, joins Jennie and Jay to talk about small ship cruising, what the experience is like and how to know if a small ship cruise is right for you.

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