I imagine that when people hear or read “national monument,” they think of some statue, like the Lincoln Memorial, or a historic home, such as George Washington’s birthplace. In our explorations, we...
I imagine that when people hear or read “national monument,” they think of some statue, like the Lincoln Memorial, or a historic home, such as George Washington’s birthplace. In our explorations, we...
It has been several months since I updated RivetingJourney.com. I still have one or two blogs to write to wrap up our trip to Alaska. We exited Alaska on the Top of the World Highway in mid-August...
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is the largest national park in the United States. Over 13 million acres of snowcapped mountains, glaciers, rivers and lakes are practically impenetrable by...
Most likely, you are familiar with the City of Valdez because it is where the Alaska Pipeline ends, and it is infamous for the Exxon Valdez oil spill that occurred in 1989. The first is definitely...
[Image above was photographed from the Alaska Map provided by Alaska.org] Where do Alaskans and tourists alike typically go in Alaska during the summer? Many will tell you the Kenai Peninsula...
Cooper Landing, Alaska, and where the Kenai and Russian Rivers meet… I’m not sure if it is a “hidden gem,” but it is a gem nonetheless. Our friend, Mary DeSpain (Travel Advisor), who lived in Alaska...
Whittier, Alaska. The self-proclaimed “Western Gateway to the Prince William Sound,” which it is. I would also consider it our first stop on the Kenai Peninsula, but I’m not sure if it quite counts...
Ack! I’m way behind on my posts! We have been moving a lot and living in the moment, enjoying Alaska and its scenery. I try to post pictures regularly on Instagram (@rivetingjourney-karen) and...
