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We rode with Alaska Seaplanes out to Tenakee Springs–about a 35-minute flight from Juneau. This is a favorite getaway spot for Southeast Alaska residents. We didn’t stop in for a soak, but the Hot Springs are available for all–it’s free to soak in the mineral springs right in the middle of town. Separate hours for [...]

We lucked out and got a GREAT day to go hiking up on Mt. Roberts. Visit Juneau–it’s FUN!

We had a great time flying from Era Helicopters’ base on Douglas Island up to the Taku Glacier. We flew right over downtown Juneau, then turned the corner and headed up the Taku River. On the way we flew through…I dunno…maybe five different weather systems. HA! Sun, rain, wind…the works. Welcome to Juneau. We landed [...]

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What a great time “AKFam” is having on their two-week ferry excursion through Southeast Alaska. Floating their way through some of Alaska’s finest country!  Above, the “Trusty Tusty” sails into Kodiak. We’ve got some great fares to talk about, with no tax (because of the “Gridlock Gloriousky” in Congress). Listen up for the deals. Listen [...]

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who can blame my co-host, Erin Kirkland, for being excited? After all, she’s taking off on a big trip to Southeast Alaska on Alaska’s Marine Highway. Above: The m/v Tustumena sails into Kodiak. Listen in to hear our conversation with Danielle Adkins. She called in from Ferry HQ in Ketchikan to talk about the three [...]

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It’s a lovely day in Juneau. We’re down here visiting our state legislators in Juneau. We took advantage of Alaska Airlines‘ Constituent Fare, which offers a 30 percent discount on qualifying fares. It trimmed about $140 off of my ticket. Stop in to visit your representative or senator and talk about YOUR issues. It could [...]

The big show these days in Juneau is the Alaska State Legislature. Oohh. Drama. Intrigue. Stuff that matters. Money. Power. All that jazz. Really, though. It’s important to participate in your state’s government. For many of us, it’s worth it to go and  visit with our legislators first-hand to let them know what we think [...]

Whoa. What a long, strange trip it’s been. Anchorage Rep. Sharon Cissna harnessed an intermodal posse of resources to work around the TSA in Seattle. This, after she was turned away for refusing to be “felt up” by agents at SEA-TAC. (Click here for a little more background from an article I did for the [...]