Our final morning in Alaska began earlier than usual, wrapped in that soft grey light that lingers even in summer. The air around Portage Lake was still and cold, and for a brief moment, I stood outside our RV and watched the mountains slowly wake up. After days of adventure, this calmness felt like Alaska’s…Read more Travel Diary #32.12 – Fly back home
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Travel Diary #32.11 – Hatcher’s pass to Anchorage to Whittier
Day 11, July 3rd A spontaneous ascent into the Hatcher Pass highlands Our Day 11 began without a plan—just the crisp alpine air, the soft crunch of gravel under our shoes, and the quiet company of the mountains surrounding Hatcher’s Pass. Raj and I stepped outside the RV for a casual morning stroll, but the…Read more Travel Diary #32.11 – Hatcher’s pass to Anchorage to Whittier
Travel Diary #32.10 – Icefall Trek on Matanuska Glacier & Hatcher’s Pass
Day 10, July 2nd - Ice fall trek on Matanuska and then to Hatcher's Pass Driving Through the Matanuska Valley Our morning began with a beautiful drive through the wide and sweeping Matanuska River Valley, a corridor carved over thousands of years by the icy push of the glacier itself. On both sides rose mountains…Read more Travel Diary #32.10 – Icefall Trek on Matanuska Glacier & Hatcher’s Pass
Travel Diary #32.9 – From Valdez to Glennallen and toward Matanuska
Day 9, July 1st We woke slowly on Day 9, savoring our final moments in Valdez. We had a simple breakfast of oatmeal. Jyothi had already cooked egg curry to carry us through lunch and dinner — a comfort we appreciated later in the day. By 11 AM, we rolled out of our campground, filled…Read more Travel Diary #32.9 – From Valdez to Glennallen and toward Matanuska
Travel Diary #32.8 – Pippin Lake to Valdez
Day 8, June 30th - Towards Valdez The morning mist hung low over Pippin Lake as we packed up our RV and prepared for another day of exploring the wild heart of Alaska. Morning coffee Breakfast Taking a last pic at Pippin Lake. What a location to spend the night! Worthington glacier The drive to…Read more Travel Diary #32.8 – Pippin Lake to Valdez
Travel Diary #32.7 – Glennallen to Chitina
Day 7, June 29th After the previous night’s nail-biting fuel adventure, we allowed ourselves a slow, peaceful morning at the Ranch House RV Campground. This place felt like a reward — spotless bathrooms, hot showers, and full hookups that made RV life feel incredibly comfortable. We checked out at 11:30 AM. We had originally marked…Read more Travel Diary #32.7 – Glennallen to Chitina
Travel Diary #32.6 – Denali to Glennallen
Day 6, June 28th Day 6 had a slow and relaxed start. We took warm showers at the Riley Creek campground’s mercantile. Near the mercantile there is fresh water and sewer dump stations. Our RV was ready for today’s adventure. First we went to Denali Park Village. It is a complex with hotels, shopping complex,…Read more Travel Diary #32.6 – Denali to Glennallen
Travel Diary #32.5 – Talkeetna to Denali
Day 5, June 27th - Flying Over Denali Mt. Denali flightseeing tour Waking up on Day 5 felt surreal. Our RV sat quietly in the parking lot of Talkeetna Air Taxi, the very company that would fly us into the heart of the Alaska Range. Boondocking here turned out to be one of our smartest…Read more Travel Diary #32.5 – Talkeetna to Denali
Travel Diary #32.4 – Seward to Talkeetna
Day 4, June 26th - From Fjords to Forests Day 4 began beneath the misty shoulders of the mountains surrounding Stoney Creek RV Campground, a peaceful hideaway just outside Seward. Soft dawn light washed over the spruce forests, and the cold morning air carried that distinct Alaskan smell—fresh, earthy, untouched. We had grown used to…Read more Travel Diary #32.4 – Seward to Talkeetna
Travel Diary #32.3 – Wildlife boat tour, Seward
Day 3, June 25th Today was our long-awaited Captain’s Choice National Park Tour with Kenai Fjords Cruises—a nearly seven-hour wildlife adventure deep into Resurrection Bay and the rugged, glacier-carved wilderness of Kenai Fjords National Park. After a quick breakfast, we drove toward the cruise terminal. A good tip: arrive at least 30 minutes early. There…Read more Travel Diary #32.3 – Wildlife boat tour, Seward
Abhijeet Kumar Sinha 