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Mom and Me Adventure – A Day in Denali National Park

Grizzly bear in Denali National Park, Alaska June 2019

Despite my well-known loathing of being awake before noon, I had my alarm clock set for 5am – yes, while on vacation. The only positive about getting up that early in the morning in June in Alaska is the fact that the sun is already pretty high in the sky, tricking you into thinking that it’s a bit later than… Read more »

Mom and Me Adventure – Land Ho!

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Seward Highway Scenery, Alaska June 2019

After the incredible experience cruising Glacier Bay National Park, the following day was spent at sea, sailing westward across the Gulf of Alaska towards Seward. It was a lazy day for me and mom. It was cold and misting, so definitely not balcony weather. The ship experienced a bit choppier conditions that what we experienced in the Inside Passage but… Read more »

Mom and Me Adventure – Skagway and the Yukon

Momma black bear with her three cubs

Mom and I had had a great time in Juneau and I was hopeful that our next port of call was going to deliver an equally great experience. I woke up really early as the ship carefully found its way through the narrow Chilkoot Inlet. The mountains seemed to be within reaching distance on either side. I have to imagine… Read more »