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We had a whale of a good time on the Podcast the other day. Co-host Erin Kirkland brought a friend: Dee Buchanon from CIRI Alaska Tourism. They’re the folks who run Kenai Fjords Tours(that’s the Aialik Voyager, above, in front of Aialik Glacier). Erin and Dee went on a cruise in Seward–and brought back all sorts [...]

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We always have a great time on the Alaska Travelgram radio show, eh?  Above, looking out over the Homer Spit. Today, we hosted Jon Faulkner from Land’s End Resort in Homer. He talked about the great “Uncorked” dinner coming up, as well as some of the great winter activities. His favorite? The cross-country ski trails! [...]

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Well, we’re solidly on the Christmas track this week at the Alaska Travelgram. Co-host Erin Kirkland and I hosted Deborah Hansen in the studio at KOAN radio (95.5FM in Anchorage). Of course, it’s always great to visit with Deborah–she’s witty, entertaining and has the inside scoop on flightseeing around Talkeetna and Denali. But really, honestly, [...]

  OK. Admit it: you watched the Royal Wedding. And now, you want to enjoy that l-o-n-g honeymoon we call an Alaska Summer! Well–have your staff (*SNORK*) make your arrangements at Princess Lodges. Oh–they’re all over: at Denali Park, up in Fairbanks, at the headwaters of the Kenai River (pictured above). You’ve seen the lodges before–and [...]

Plan your winter getaway on the Alaska Railroad! I love this photo, above, by Ron Niebrugge. Check out more of his incredible photos here. Here are some great adventures now available: a. Talkeetna Getaway. Folks, this is the easiest weekend getaway from Anchorage! Get on the Alaska Railroad early on Saturday and ride the rails [...]

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Just got back from Seattle. You can see the videos here and here. Co-host Erin Kirkland and I talk about all the cool things to do (including the CHRISTMAS SHIP)  in the Emerald City during the Holidays. Later in the show, Trisha Costello from Talkeetna Roadhouse joins us to talk about all the happenings up [...]

Trisha Costello over at the Talkeetna Roadhouse is a great ambassador for for the community. So, you owe it to her to scoop up one of her delicious cinnamon rolls next time you’re there (it takes two hands, thank you!). Below are highlights of her report: First, for all you local folks (all of Alaska, [...]

Great hotel and air  and train deals for fall travel. Don’t miss it. To recap: Anchorage-Denver $335rt Anchorage-Portland $400rt Anchorage-San Francisco $377rt Anchorage-New York $479rt Anchorage-Washington, DC $441rt Check with USTravel for best dates and prices: (907)561-2434 or toll-free: (800)544-2217. Hotels: Grand Denali, Denali Bluffs: $79 per night Princess: 2-for-1 rail-n-stay to Talkeetna. 3 days/2 [...]