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How to Day trip to Lake Clark National Park from Anchorage23 Oct 202400:39:42
Hiking and Eating in Palmer with Kierre Childers16 Oct 202400:31:04

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Kierre Childers joins Jennie to share the joys of the small town of Palmer, near Anchorage but a world away from busy visitor areas - with great food, great hiking, great people and lots of year round fun.

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Exploring the road less traveled in Homer with Mina Gherman and Silas Firth14 Aug 202400:51:48
Rental Cars in Alaska - How to choose the best option for you07 Aug 202400:25:23

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Jennie shares your rental car options in Alaska - national chain rental cars, Turo and Alaska car rental companies, the pros and cons of each and how to decide which type of rental car is right for your visit.

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Are the bugs in Alaska really that bad? (Teaser for subscriber episode)31 Jul 202400:14:56

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Jennie and Jay answer a question and then discuss mosquitos in Alaska - how bad are they and what can you really do to avoid them that actually works? We also discuss the recent Riley Fire in Denali and how to deal with potential wildfire interruptions on your trip.

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Exploring Seward with Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith from the Last Frontier Podcast24 Jul 202401:17:44
Alaska Cruise Ports on your own with Jennifer Black17 Jul 202400:52:25
Exploring Ketchikan through photography from a local’s perspective with Adam Minshall10 Jul 202400:29:56
Exploring Eklutna near Anchorage with Teal and Russ from BlueWater BaseCamp03 Jul 202400:37:36
How to Avoid Crowds on your trip to Alaska (Teaser for Subscriber Episode)26 Jun 202400:15:39

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Jennie and Jay answer two mailbag questions and discuss how to avoid crowds on your trip to Alaska - including places to add to your itinerary that aren’t crowded as well as how to avoid crowds in places that are crowded such as Denali National Park and Alaska’s cruise port towns.

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Behind the Scenes at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport19 Jun 202400:52:03

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Ruth Rosewarne Kimerer from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport joins Jennie to talk about aviation in Alaska as well as navigating arriving and departing in Anchorage.

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The best restaurants and food in Anchorage with Sourdough Dan Morris12 Jun 202400:32:39
4 Takeaways from the Alaska 2024 Summer Season09 Oct 202400:18:25

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Jennie shares her four takeaways from working as a Tour Director in Alaska in the 2024 season as well as a preview of episodes coming for the rest of 2024 and 2025.

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The best things to do in Fairbanks in Summer with Kasey Gillam05 Jun 202400:38:38
AI Hallucinations and Forum Fiction in Alaska Travel (Teaser for Subscriber episode)29 May 202400:13:20

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Jennie and Jay answer two mailbag questions, talk about two Alaska news topics and dissect AI Alaska Travel advice along with advice from internet forums.

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What to pack for Alaska

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Fishing the Kenai with Dallas Voss22 May 202401:07:41

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Jennie is joined by Dallas Voss, a fishing guide on the Kenai River where she grew up. We talk about fishing the river, how to make sure you have a great fishing experience in Alaska as well as being a kid and raising kids in Kenai.

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Exploring Wrangell-St Elias National Park with Avery Mozen15 May 202400:46:14

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Avery Mozen joins Jennie to talk about growing up in remote McCarthy in Wrangell-St Elias National Park, and guiding trips with visitors into the park as an adult. 

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Best Hikes near Anchorage with Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska08 May 202401:04:40

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Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska returns to the podcast to talk about his favorite hikes in the Anchorage area with Jennie.

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Go Hike Alaska’s hiking tours

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Lifetime Adventures - Matt’s other company, bike and kayak rentals at Eklutna Lake

Jennie’s article about the Albert Loop at the Eagle River Nature Center

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Mendenhall Glacier in 2024 - What you need to know01 May 202400:41:35

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Serene Hutchinson joins Jennie to share important updates about visiting Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau in 2024.

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Juneau Tours Mendenhall Glacier Tour and Glacier/whale watching combo

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How to Visit Alaska’s National Parks24 Apr 202401:18:41
Why is it a problem for a cold place to get warm?17 Apr 202400:44:01

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Rick Thoman, Climate Specialist at the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, joins Jennie and Jay to talk about the unique impacts of climate change in Alaska and around the Arctic.

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International Arctic Research Center - Resources from scientists for real people about climate change in Alaska, online courses

Free online Alaska climate change course

Rick’s climate newsletter 


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Exploring Matanuska Glacier near Anchorage with Steve Busby of Greatland Adventures10 Apr 202400:48:10

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Steve Busby, founder of Greatland Adventures, joins Jennie to talk about exploring Matanuska Glacier, a wonderful day trip from Anchorage in summer and winter.

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Greatland Adventures: (907) 980-8179

Jennie's article about visiting Matanuska Glacier

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Boring but necessary - How travel insurance can save you in Alaska03 Apr 202400:33:43

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Suzanne Morrow from InsureMyTrip (Jennie’s favorite source for travel insurance) joins Jennie to talk about why travel insurance is so important for Alaska travel and she and Jennie discuss specific situations in which travel insurance can save the day.

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Alaska Family adventure by road trip and cruise with the Taylor Family - Traveler Stories Series02 Oct 202401:05:00
Driving from Pennsylvania to Alaska and back with Pete and Kathleen Dent27 Mar 202400:59:01

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Jennie and Jay talk with Pete and Kathleen Dent, about their epic road trip from Allentown, Pennsylvania to Alaska and back in the summer of 2023. This is the second episode of our occasional Alaska Traveler Stories Series.

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Polarsteps - all the details of Pete and Kathleen’s trip

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Exploring off the beaten track in Haines20 Mar 202400:35:23
How to save money on your Alaska trip with Scott McMurren13 Mar 202400:48:15

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Scott McMurren comes back to the pod to chat with Jennie about the Alaska TourSaver. We talk about the most popular offers in the book, how companies are chosen for the book and how to figure out how much money you can save based on your itinerary.

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Jennie’s FREE Quiz to determine the best Alaska Itinerary for you


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Alaska TourSaver

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Alaska Travel with Autism with Cris Stone06 Mar 202401:15:23
Best restaurants and food in Alaska28 Feb 202401:12:10

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Jennie and Jay discuss the best restaurants in Alaska, both their own favorites as well as the answers our first year of podcast guests have given to their favorite restaurant in their place.

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Flightseeing Denali with Cole Chambers from K2 Aviation21 Feb 202400:54:10

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Cole Chambers joins Jennie to share everything you need to know about flightseeing Denali, the highest peak in North America, and landing on the Ruth Glacier in Denali National Park

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K2’s Denali flightseeing tours

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Things to do in Fairbanks in Winter with Morgan Clay from Borealis Sparks14 Feb 202400:56:52
Alaska Traveler Stories - Peter Moore07 Feb 202401:12:25
Flightseeing in Juneau by Floatplane with Rebecca Embler from Wings Airways31 Jan 202400:42:02
How to pick tours in Alaska29 Jan 202400:15:19
Will the Northern Lights really be better in the winter of 2024-2025?25 Sep 202400:06:19

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Jennie and Jay answer a question about the value of Aurora tours and then discuss if it’s true that the Northern Lights will be better in 2024 and 2025. 


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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

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Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center


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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
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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Things to do in Anchorage during winter with Tia Froehle18 Sep 202400:39:54
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
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