If you’re a frequent reader of this blog, you’ll know that I love Alaska. Our whole family fell hard for The Last Frontier during our visit in 2021 and everyone else was pretty salty that I got to ...

Twelve inches of fresh powder had just fallen at Eaglecrest Ski Area in Juneau, Alaska, when I arrived for my first day of skiing last February. Snow packed the slumping branches of towering pines and ...

Explore the mountains, glaciers and wildlife around Alaska’s capital city of Juneau. Eric Hanson heads deep into the backcountry to explore the mountains, glaciers and wildlife around Alaska’s capital ...

Juneau’s Peterson Lake trail is known for being a bit wet. It winds through muskeg to a lake, where a U.S. Forest Service cabin hosts overnight visitors. “The trail over time has just gotten soggier ...

Discover why Juneau, Alaska, is becoming a top choice for retirees seeking adventure, natural beauty, and financial benefits in a unique and vibrant community.