When we started discussing our “must do” list when visiting Alaska, I wanted to visit a glacier up close and personal. We signed up for a glacier trek with NorthStar Helicopters in Juneau and it was a highlight of our visit to Alaska. We started at their offices where we were fitted with pants, jackets, […]
Tag: Cruising with Kids
After our morning riding the White Pass Railroad in Skagway, we spent the afternoon exploring the rest of the town and visiting the Klondike Gold Rush Visitor Center and Junior Ranger Activity Center. Located in two separate buildings, just a few blocks apart, if you have kids we recommend stopping by both for a great […]
On our recent Alaskan cruise we spent one of our days in Skagway, Alaska. Skagway was a small town, but it had a lot to offer. We started off the day with a ride on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad and it was a trip the kids and adults all enjoyed. The entire […]
Alaska | Cruising | Tongass National Forest
Alaskan Adventures:: 5 Things Kids will Love in Ketchikan
Ketchikan was our first port we visited on our Alaskan Cruise, and I think it was my favorite of the cities we stopped at while cruising with Norwegian. If you ever have the chance to visit Ketchikan, I recommend you take it. The small town has a lot to offer visitors and we’ve got a […]
After a morning of exploring Ketchikan we attended a show unlike anything we’ve ever seen. The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show may sound like a cheesy tourist trap, but the entertainment value makes it a must do when visiting Ketchikan. We booked the show through our Norwegian Cruise Excursions, but you could easily buy your tickets […]
Did you know the Tongass National Forest is our nation’s largest forest it’s also the largest temperate rainforest in the world! While visiting Ketchikan on our Alaskan cruise, we spent our morning hiking through the forest and the afternoon exploring the Alaska Discovery Center. If you haven’t read my post about hiking Rainbird Trail go […]
