Comparing the two major routes to consider when first driving to and from Alaska.

Lessons from the second half of 2024.

What we would have done differently if we were advising someone on this trip now...

The long drive back across Canada & the northern states.

Our epic hike to Larch Valley at peak fall foliage from Moraine Lake in Banff NP.

We passed through Jasper due to recent forest fires, but got to enjoy some views on the drive.

We took the Stewart-Cassiar Highway on the way back and took the offshoot to Hyder, Alaska.

On the journey back, we stopped by Kluane National Park for a lunch stop and break at Kathleen Lake.

Amazing northern lights for our 2 nights at Congdon Creek Campground at Destruction Bay, Yukon.

The North Pole! (Alaska) Jordan meets Santa after some convincing.

We finally got to see the Northern Lights! Amazing!

3 nights inside Denali National Park at Teklanika campground.

Driving up to Denali and the surrounding area.

Brief stay in Whittier where we explored by bike and saw the local animals.

We stayed on the Homer spit and took a water taxi to hike to Grewingk glacier.

We explored around town, including the Alaska sealife center.

Arrival to Seward with an immediate quick hike to Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.

We ventured out to Hatcher Pass for a fun little hike.

We had a great day and weather for our Lu-Lu Belle Cruise out of Valdez.

Arrival to Valdez and exploring the area, including sunset at Thompson pass.