by travelcharlee | Mar 23, 2024 | Alaska, Explored, Hidden Gems, Travel Experiences
Alaska earned the nickname “The Last Frontier” for its vast wilderness, remote towns, and untouched landscapes. Skagway is one of the few places where you can still see that frontier spirit up close. With dramatic scenery, gold rush-era buildings, and trails once...
by travelcharlee | Nov 28, 2022 | Alaska, Explored, Hidden Gems, Travel Destinations
My first adventure in Sitka was more than I expected it would be in more ways than one! Accessible only by air and sea, Sitka lies at the heart of the Tongass National Forest, one of the largest temperate rain forests in the world. Home to a dormant...
by travelcharlee | Nov 17, 2022 | Alaska, Explored, Hidden Gems, Small Towns, Travel Destinations
Juneau is located in the southeastern part of the state on the Gastineau Channel and is the second largest city in the United States by area, 3,255 square miles, with only 14 being urban. Did “JOONOH” that it’s one of 2 landlocked capital cities in the United States?...
by travelcharlee | Nov 15, 2022 | Alaska, Explored, Hidden Gems, Small Towns, Travel Destinations
Have you been to the Last Frontier in Alaska? Skagway, Alaska, is a small slice of history located in the Alaska Panhandle. It’s home to approximately 1,000 (give or take) residents year-round, but it sees nearly 1 million visitors each year. (many from cruise...