Party of 6

Adventuring and traveling with a family of 6

  • Matanuska Glacier

    This glacier and the scenery around the glacier was extremely beautiful. We were able to hike out to the glacier and learned a lot about glacier formation. The area around Matanuska Glacier. Matanuska Glacier So, this happened before we hiked the glacier. Rylan, who explored a little too far, got stuck in really sticky mud.…

  • Flat Top Mountain

    Another popular hike and favorite is Flat Top Mountain. The hike up and pitstops along the way. We made it to the top! Beautiful views!

  • Thunderbird Falls

    One of my all time favorite hikes is Thunderbird Falls. This hike leads you to a gorgeous waterfall. Hiking and playing in the water. Waterfall from the base of Thunderbird Falls. Top of the waterfall.

  • ATV Hatcher’s Pass

    This was such an awesome trip. We had so much fun adventuring and of course there was a ton of amazing views. In and ready to go! Lots of splashing in the mud! View from the top. The snow has started to fall on the top of the mountains. Of course we picked more berries.…

  • Berry Picking

    There is a plethora of different types of edible berries in Alaska. These berries are called high-bush berries. Picking berries. Laying the berries out to take off the stems. We then measured the berries to make jam. Then we boiled the berries. Next, we squeezed all the juice out of the berries. Poured it into…

  • Whittier, Alaska

    Whittier is a town in Alaska that you can only get to by a one-way tunnel. Whittier is the gateway to the beautiful Prince William Sound. It is an active port and part of the Alaska Marine Highway. The tunnel leading into Whittier. There are several trails to hike in Whittier. We hiked Horsetail Falls…

  • The Land of the Last Frontier

    It was a welcomed sign, as we were ready to be back in the USA. We stopped in Tok, Alaska before heading to Anchorage. Playing a little War with Jovie. The very first thing we did in Anchorage was eat at Moose’s Tooth Pizza. So delicious! We drove to the top of Arctic Valley for…

  • Is This the Road?

    The drive through Canada provided beautiful scenery, wildlife, cool pitstops, and white knuckles on the steering wheel as we traveled on what Canada deemed a road. Here is what I learned from traveling this road. This sign does not mean “pretty mountains ahead” but, “You’ll feel like you are on a roller coaster.” This one:…

  • From the Beach to the Mountains

    Party of 6 made a BIG move to a very BIG state. Two Highlanders, two trailers. Boys in one car the girls in the other. 13 days we would travel from the east coast of the U.S. to Alaska. Lots of fun and adventure ahead. The road trip ahead. First stop was to our hometown…

  • Colonial America

    Our next adventure brought us to Virginia where we explored Williamsburg and Jamestown. We had the kiddos do some research before setting off to where it all began and they learned some pretty interesting facts. Our first stop was Colonial Williamsburg. Colonial Williamsburg is the original capital of Virginia (after Jamestown). Many of the buildings…