Parks on Parks on Parks

Merry Christmas!

Denali National Park will be a major sight seeing stop. There’s tons of tours including flight-seeing of Mt. Mckinley and hanging out with sled dogs. Unfortunately there aren’t a whole lot of lodging options. There’s either camping in the car which is cold, or paying a lot of money for a bed and breakfast.



















63°20′0″N 150°30′0″W

♡Steph

The Third Person, Elena.

Hey y'all. First off, I would like to thank Steph and Connor for letting me come on this adventure with them. I have always had a passion for nature, and a sense for traveling. Although, this is first major road trip I will ever go on, I can't wait to get on the road. I am 22. Currently in school to be a Pharmacy Tech. My ultimate goal in life is to become a Marine Biologist which was Influenced throughout my childhood as I grew up on the beach in Norfolk, Virginia.  That is where I met Stephanie actually. We have known each other since the 8th grade, and it blows my mind that we are see each other again soon :) I lived in 4 states , Washington, Oklahoma, Virginia, and I'm currently living in Tennessee. Ive experience both worlds in a sense of city and country, and my heart seems to belong in both. I can't wait to start my traveling experience with an amazing trip with two awesome people!

Summer Possibilities

Hey guys!

I've been reading a book about camping in Alaska and of course, most of it is about summer. Reading all of the great possibilities (not that winter doesn't have awesome ones as well) made me start thinking about moving the trip up a few months. I talked to Connor about it and we made a list of the different activities we could do along with the pros and cons which I've put below. This isn't set in stone, it's just another course of action that we're considering. We're always open to suggestions!

Festivals and Events

• Fairbanks Farmers Market
• Kodiak Crab Fest
• Midnight sun (around June 21)

Activities

• Bear and Wolf viewing
• Hiking
• Salmon fishing
• Glaciers
• Breweries/Wineries
• River trips
• Horseback riding
• Marine wildlife kayaking (whales and otters!) (multiple times XD)
• Dog sledding

Lodging

• Camping in most places (car or tent) (saves on money)

Pros and Cons

+warmer

+save money on gear

+safer

+midnight sun

+more wildlife (whales, otters, salmon, bears, wolves, eagles and other birds) (FOOD)

+ Connor can drive anytime :D (yay!)

+easier on car

+extra week

+not missing any holidays

+more things open

+less things to bring (big bonus- less carry ons)

-possibly very rainy

-northern lights

-amount of time off (jobs)

-MOSQUITOS (eww GIANT ones) GROSS

♡Steph