Well friends, we are finally at the last stop on our Alaskan adventure of a lifetime – Fairbanks! We had a three hour motorcoach ride from Denali to Fairbanks to start the day. Like with ALL of our other forms of transit through Holland America – ships, trains, and motorcoaches – the bus was perfectly… Read More

After one night in Anchorage, we were up bright and early for a beautiful, scenic drive North through the interior of Alaska. We would spend the next two days in Denali, which was a highlight of the trip! Visiting Vancouver & A 49th State Alaska Adventure The McKinley Explorer Train: Anchorage to Denali The North… Read More

After a relaxing day at sea, we disembarked the cruise portion of our adventure in port in Seward. We took a train to Anchorage and explored there for the rest of the day. Visiting Vancouver & A 49th State Alaska Adventure The McKinley Explorer: Seward to Anchorage The cruise group headed from the ship to… Read More

I have been SO excited to share our Glacier Bay experience with you since I started the trip recap series. It was one of the most magical days I’ve ever had on a trip and something we will all always remember! Visiting Vancouver & A 49th State Alaska Adventure Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve… Read More

Skagway was our last port of call on the ship. The town is located at the northernmost point of the Inside Passage and was at the heart of the gold rush. The town has been restored to its gold rush era look, with wooden boardwalks and unique buildings. Visiting Vancouver & A 49th State Alaska… Read More

Our first port of call and destination we visited in Alaska was Ketchikan! Set at the Southernmost entrance to Alaska’s Inside Passage, Ketchikan is truly the beginning of the last frontier. Ketchikan is known as “The Salmon Capital of the World” and has a huge fishing culture and wonderful seafood just steps from port. In… Read More