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WOW WHAT A TRIP!

Still lots of snow on the mountains, but spring is moving in quickly and making up for a late start. Anxious for summer to get here, we hit the road and drove from Anchorage to Valdez, then took the Alaska Marine Highway back home.

Before I go any further… Let me say I’ve never been much of an RV guy, and hate following them on the road! Additionally the guys know me as often saying “Let’s get out in the dirt!” - I do like the views from a tent!

I will confess that Alaska Travel Adventures completely changed my view of the whole RV experience. That probably should not come as a surprise because they’ve been providing the total Alaska experience for over 25 years. We were provided their Sunseeker RV for this road trip, which really has a forward thinking floor plan making good use of space. This RV also offers reasonable gas mileage in contrast to others on the road, which is important these days!

As you know Alaska is a Big State. The distance between locations is huge, and if you’re doing the B&B, Resort, or Lodging thing… It can get quite costly - so I see this as a great alternative. So think of it as a mobile base camp to all your Alaska adentures!

All said and done - We enjoyed having a mobile studio and the ability to just pull over and make a cup of espresso whenever we needed and I say YEAH!

Would I RV again? YES!
Do I still enjoy getting dirty? HECK YES!

Valdez
This part of our trip was HUGE and I’m Not Kidding!!  We were surrounded by bush pilots and general aviation geeks, and amazed at the huge turnout of this event. We enjoyed shooting the 2008 Valdez May Day Fly-in & Airshow, and taking part in some of the activities like the Poker Run / Beach Landing.  Flying is part of Alaska’s culture… If you can’t drive, you’re flying and that goes for most of the state.  We’ve got tons of great footage and information to share - so that’s coming to you very soon!

Marine Life, Bears, Fishing, Hiking, and Wilderness…  It’s all here in Valdez! Can’t wait to return and play again!

The Alaska Marine Highway
This is a fantastic service from Valdez to Whittier or heck even if you’re looking to visit Valdez, this is a great way to get there!  I could not recommend this more as a travel option.

My only regret of this trip is that we did not have time to talk to more people along the way for the show! It’s high on our list in coming shows.  We did meet some great folks and even found a Kaladi coffee house tucked back into Silver Springs area… Great vibe, nice folks, good company…

In Closing
I’d like to thank Bill Bryson III, his Father Bill Bryson, Buck & Betty with ATA, Gary Odle, Kelli Dindinger, Danielle with AMHS, Scott at Alaska TravelGram and other friends for helping us coordinate this adventure. We really appreciated the hospitality in Valdez! One question I have wondering about…who doesn’t know Bill Bryson?  :)

This was a blast!  If you end up taking this trip exactly or something similar, do share with others here at Alaska HDTV - We’d love to know!

Cheers,
Scott

INDEPENDENT MUSIC ARTISTS FEATURED IN THIS SHOW:

Latch Key Kid
“Yesterday”
www.latchkeykid.org

Up Stairs
“C Plus”
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Jim Fidler
“Home Comes The Rover”
www.jimfidler.com

Meg Bird
“Do what you gotta do”
www.wichita-recordings.com

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Hey Everybody!

Had a great day in Seward exploring Resurrection Bay for Whales and other marine life with Renown Tours. 

There’s a unwritten rule in Alaska - Sunshine equates to a slow day with marine wildlife, heck even fishing falls into that rule.  Cloudy or rainy days in my experience often offer greater opportunities!  Alaska’s wildlife is never predictable though, much like our States weather. This show just goes to show you a sunny day still offers plenty of the fun wild life of Alaska.

If you’re looking to escape Anchorage, why not head out into Resurrection Bay?

This trip was full of wildlife though, and we had a blast! I really want to send out a huge thanks to the Renown Tours staff whom hosted us on their boat!  They totally fit the “Real People” vibe, which is the theme, culture, and experience in what we do.

Finally, this had to be one of the most enjoyable shows I’ve edited and produced for you all. I won’t get into the technical junk, but from every angle of this video I enjoyed working around it and can’t wait to apply what I learned from producing it!

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Here’s something new we’re going to start doing from each location we shoot a show.

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Cheers and thanks for watching!
Scott

P.S. We’re trying to raise some funds for coming trips as our budget is thin, please feel free to use the donate “ChipIn” button to the right here!  Every little bit helps! -Thanks! :) 

This past February, Scott of Alaska HDTV, Mark Tafoya of Culinary Media Network, and Scott McMurren from Alaska TravelGram took a trip out to experience Winterlake Lodge, which is hosted by Kirsten and Carl Dixon.

It’s a trip of a lifetime and if you’re seeking that remote Alaska experience with all the flavors of home, adventure, relaxation, and good good cooking - This is the place for you! We each produced our own piece on this amazing corner of Alaska and hope to hear your Winterlake Lodge experiences soon.

Travel and Views of the Lodge by: Alaska HDTV

Cooking with Kirsten Dixon

by: Mark Tafoya Culinary Media Network

Scott McMurren’s Winterlake Lodge travel article published at ADN.com

Head to wilderness for fine food, wine and pampering

Think of Milepost 198 on the Iditarod Trail. It’s upstream from Lake Creek, not quite to Rainy Pass.

Right away, many of us would write this off as “flyover territory,” save for the odd Irondogger, dog musher or other crazy adventurer.

This is where Carl and Kirsten Dixon operate Winterlake Lodge, a year-round getaway for adventurers, food lovers and folks who want to put some space between themselves and the outside world of traffic jams and cell phones.

The lodge sits atop a small bluff overlooking Finger Lake. A big cathedral ceiling tops the two-story windows, which face south, framing the lake and the snow-capped peaks beyond. […] More…

Cheers!
Scott

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What an amazing Alaska Podshow Podcast!

This had to be one of the best adventures I’ve taken, and Juneau is an incredible place. Since 1906 this has been the Capital of Alaska, so the history and culture is rich in Juneau – Sharing this part of Alaska was tops when Governor Sarah Palin joined us on a short hike up to her office in the capital!

See back in 1880 two guys Joe Juneau and Dick Harris were led by a Tlingit chief named Kowee to local gold reserves at Snow Slide Gulch. Juneau would never be the same as stampedes of miners soon led to the formation of a mining camp. In 1906, this camp had grown and evolved into a district government and capital of Alaska. A little known fact is that Juneau was first named Harrisburg after Dick Harris, but Joe Juneau - as a result of some very effective political arm-twisting at a miners’ meeting in 1881 - won forever the name of Alaska’s capital city.

So many today have mixed opinions about Juneau. Some complain because the rainfall averages some 50+ inches each year, but that’s typical for southeast Alaska! It’s the history, people, and adventures that are accessible in and around Juneau that make it one of my top spots. In my opinion and in few words – Juneau is not to be missed. Go!

Here’s some links in making that happen for you.

Alaska Airlines
www.alaskaair.com
As of this post today, they’re offering the “Constituent Fare”, which is available to Alaskans in order to encourage them to visit their State Capital.

Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.traveljuneau.com
Naturally a great resource in helping make your trip all it can be!

Local Activities in Juneau!
Juneau’s CVB has put together an amazing list of great things to do. Here’s my favorite for Hiking, Biking & Walking! www.tinyurl.com/2dy7bp

Princess Cruises
www.princess.com
Traveling up the inside passage? Princess Cruises offers shore excursions while at port in Juneau. You’ll get to explore the Mendenhall Glacier, Temperate Rainforest, Juneau Underground, Mining, and the Tram ride is not to be missed either. Naturally my suggestions here are during summer travel season, but any of these are available to you on foot as well!

Enjoy!
Scott

Greetings!

Chena Hot Springs was a fun video to produce, and the response from viewers was great! Chena Hot Springs Resort was originally discovered in 1905, even today offers a variety of activities. I’d suggest a stay nothing less than 3 days in order to full experience activities like the Aurora Ice Museum, Tour the Chena Renewable Energy solutions, Greenhouse, and of course the Hot Springs!

We conducted an interview with owner Bernie Karl about his renewable energy, and takes us on a tour of the energy plant that makes Chena Hot Springs completely self-sustaining resort. Bernie has put Chena on the map and the innovation that’s coming out of this corner of Alaska is turning heads world-wide!

Once the show is up, I’d love to hear your thoughts. In my opinion, if we’re willing to drill over 10,000 feet for oil why can’t we drill for hot water?!

Thanks everyone for watching the show, and sending on your feedback! We’ve got some great shows coming up so be sure to keep subscribed if you’re not already.

Cheers!
Scott