By Cindy Crewdson ITWPA Member The chance to see a moose wading in the marsh, a muskrat swimming by or poking his head from the water, or even the spawning of chinook, coho, or humpback salmon in Rabbit Creek: this is what you can see along the 1,550-foot wooden boardwalk that offers a panoramic view of Turnagain Arm, a waterway into the northwestern part of the Gulf of … [Read more...] about Boardwalk at Potter Marsh
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Going Green in Alaska
By Marsha Wassel ITWPA Member Photographs by Marsha Wassel and Jim Wassel Visitors to Alaska seek ultimate wilderness experiences. The challenge is how to balance two million visitors a year with conservation ethics and sustainability practices to protect this special wilderness home. Adventure Green Alaska (AGA) is doing just that. I recently checked out some of the … [Read more...] about Going Green in Alaska
Top 5 Must Do’s in Anchorage, Alaska
By Catherine Trevor-Roberts ITWPA Member Welcome to Anchorage, Alaska, the largest city in the Last Frontier! Anchorage is tucked between the Chugiak Mountains and the Cook Inlet, creating a unique mix of city and wilderness all in one location. You can be wandering the exhibits of the Anchorage Museum in the morning, hiking in the mountains in the afternoon, and dining at … [Read more...] about Top 5 Must Do’s in Anchorage, Alaska
The Island Spirit – Small Group Cruise in Big Alaska
By Colleen Cowles ITWPA Member “Slap it, baby, slap it!” The captain turns the ship around to optimize views and turns off the motor. Two whales create breach-and-dive theater for 28 minutes, with squeals from passengers almost as loud as the barking sea lions witnessed yesterday. There’s no need to take separate excursions. This entire nine-day cruise serves as a wildlife … [Read more...] about The Island Spirit – Small Group Cruise in Big Alaska