Want to visit Unalaska or Dutch Harbor, in 2025 – or, well, ever?! This one's for you!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Katherine & Trevona from the Unalaska Visitors Bureau to discuss everything you need to know to visit, including how to get there, main attractions and experiences, and much, much more!

In the Q&A, Katherin & Trevona answer the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Unalaska video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Unalaska:

As I have never been to Unalaska 😱 I don't have any resources from my blog... yet!! (🤞 for 2026!)

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🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration!

Want to discover Denali, in 2025? This one's for you!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Vanessa from Discover Denali to discuss what visitors need to know to visit and what's new this coming year. Discover Denali supports the greater Denali area, including the gateway communities for Denali National Park, and many incredible tour operators that help visitors explore Denali.

In the Q&A, Vanessa answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Denali video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Denali:

As I say in the video, Denali is one of my favorite places in Alaska, so I have LOTS of resources to help you visit:

Be sure to check out the Denali section on https://www.valisemag.com/guides/alaska/ for all of them!

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On the heels of the news that President Trump has 'renamed' North America's tallest mountain, join me for a short episode exploring the different chapters and names this mountain has had – and what you should actually call it.

Read more in my story: It's Denali.

If you have an Alaska travel question you'd like me to address in a future episode, you can reach me at:

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Want to visit Nome, Alaska, in 2025? Look at you, big explorer!!

Listen as I sit down (virtually) with Shauntel from the Nome Convention & Visitors Bureau to discuss what visitors need to know to visit and what's new this coming year. Nome is way off the beaten tourist track even by Alaska standards, and there are some important considerations when planning your trip – and some truly unique things to do in Nome (like seeing the end of the Iditarod, of course!!).

***Apologies for the quality of MY audio track – I'm not sure what happened, but Shauntel sounds great!***

In the Q&A, Shauntel answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Nome video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Nome:

As I have never been to Nome 😱 I don't have any resources from my blog... yet!! (🤞 for 2025!)

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(While I don't cover Nome in these packs, you can use it to plan the rest of your Alaska trip!)

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration!

Want to visit Sitka, Alaska, in 2025? Of course you do! It's my favorite city in Alaska; let me show you why...

Listen as I sit down (virtually) with Tonia from Visit Sitka to discuss what visitors need to know and what's new in Sitka this coming year. There are some awesome new tours and experiences in Sitka that you'll want to add to your list – along with the popular things to do that you shouldn't miss, like the Fortress of the Bear, Raptor Center, and Totem Park.

In the Q&A, Tonia answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Sitka video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Sitka:

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

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🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.

Want to visit Juneau, Alaska, in 2025? This Southeast Alaska community is the capital – and also an epicenter of culture, cuisine, and much more.

Listen in I sit down (virtually) with Kristi from Travel Juneauto discuss what visitors need to know to plan a visit – and a bunch of exciting new developments happening in 2025.

In the Q&A section, Kristi answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Juneau video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Juneau:

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

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🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.

Want to visit Haines, Alaska, in 2025? This Southeast Alaska community is off the beaten path – but well worth a visit if it makes sense in your travel plans!

Listen in as I sit down (virtually) with Reba from ‪Visit Haines to discuss what visitors need to know to plan a visit – and what makes Haines special. (Spoilers: there's a lot!)

In the Q&A section, Reba answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Haines video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Haines:

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

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🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration!

Want to visit Skagway, Alaska, in 2025? This Southeast Alaska community has something for everyone, from history and culture to hand-crafted spirits and adventure.

Listen in as I sit down (virtually) with Jaime from the Skagway Visitor Department to discuss what visitors need to know to plan a visit – and what you need to know specifically about visiting Skagway this year.

In the Q&A section, Jaime answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Skagway video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Skagway: 

📚 Plus here are some of my own resources to help you visit:

🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.

Planning to visit Alaska in 2025 and want to ride the Alaska Railroad? This iconic train is a bucket list experience for railheads – but it's also a lovely way to explore Alaska!

Listen in as I sit down (virtually) with Robin from the Alaska Railroad to discuss what visitors need to know about the different routes and updates for visitors this coming year.

In the Q&A section, Robin answers the following questions:

This is the audio-only version of the Alaska Railroad video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. Robin included several videos within her presentation that you can't see or hear in this version. If you'd like to have the full experience, you can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip on the Alaska Railroad:

📚 I also have some resources on my blog that might help you plan too:

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🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

Planning to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in 2025 as part of an Alaska trip? Listen to this first!

Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Jamie, public relations officer for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

This is the audio-only version of the Wrangell-St. Elias video in my 2025 Alaska Seminar Series. You can watch the video version on YouTube.

🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Wrangell-St. Elias:

Y'all if you can believe it I do NOT have any blog resources about Wrangell-St. Elias as... I haven't been to this park yet. 🫣 Fingers crossed for 2025 though!!

🤑 Save $10 off my Alaska Itinerary Planning Packs with code AKSS2025

🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration.