Red River is a small ski town nestled in the southern Rocky Mountains about 2 hours north of the state capital, Santa Fe. It is home of the Red River Ski Area and offers family -friendly activities year-round. Getting to Red River is a scenic drive through the mountains. There is one Main Street in …
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Cruising Alaska
Crusing Alaska is one of the most common ways to see the 49th state. There are so many cruise options from which to choose that it can be overwhelming to select a route, cruise line, month, and excursions. Here is a guide that may help guide some choices that best fit your needs. Route & …
Port of Call: Vancouver, B.C.
This is the view we woke up to in Vancouver, B.C. – not a cloud in the sky. While Vancouver is often the end of an amazing vacation, we had one more adventure in store. One of my best friends lives in a suburb of Vancouver and was able to meet us for breakfast and …
Port of Call: Whittier, AK
From Anchorage, we caught a cruise transfer bus that took us to the small town of Whittier, Alaska. The bus ride took about an hour and a half. It was a good way to see a part of the state not accessible by the cruise. The bus driver narrated most of the drive and pointed …
Port of Call: Anchorage, AK
This was the first sight that greeted us upon landing in Anchorage! We knew we had made it to Alaska. We quickly caught an Uber and headed to our hotel in downtown Anchorage. The hotel was perfectly situated in the middle of town to walk to many stores and restaurants. During the drive to the …
Port of Call: Victoria, B.C.
We had a quick but beautiful stop in Victoria! The lush flowers, historic buildings, and gorgeous sunset made for a gorgeous experience in Canada. Fun Fact: To have an international crew, cruise lines need to have an international stop. For many Alaskan cruise lines, that means a stop in either Vancouver or Victoria. It gets …
Port of Call: Ketchikan, AK
Ketchikan, Alaskan is possibly best known for its beautiful streams full of salmon in mid to late summer. Many fishing enthusiasts take charters out of this port, but it also is a great place to visit for non-fishermen. Full of shops, salmon, and lumberjacks, Ketchikan has much to offer! The Ketchikan welcome arch is one …
Port of Call: Juneau, AK
Juneau, the capitol of Alaska, is a bustling town that is only accessible via water and air. Like Skagway, the town is full of history, but it is a little more modernized. The main activities to explore during a quick stop in Juneau include riding Mount Roberts Tramway, visiting Mendenhall Glacier, experiencing the rainforest, and …
Port of Call: Skagway, AK
Visiting the city of Skagway was the first time I stepped foot on Alaskan soil, and it did not disappoint! While we slept, the cruise ship docked. This is the view we woke up to: The rocky mountainside is covered in a dense layer of trees and rocks peeking out from beneath. On the granite …
Port of Call: Seattle, WA
Many Alaskan cruises start or end in Seattle. The city has much more to offer than just a great cup of coffee. Here is a list of fun activities to explore while in Seattle before or after your cruise! Pike Place Market This is one of the most popular tourist stops in the city. It …
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