The first thing you need to know is that there is NO internet connection in the park. So if you plan to use AllTrails, make sure you download it before you lose your internet connection. If you do get to West Glacier and find that you desperately need internet, go to Apgar Village on the West side and to St. Mary’s on the East side (if you need internet near Bowman’s Lake, good luck; go back to Whitefish, I guess). You may be thinking, "Why does this matter?” Or “Of course th

It feels pretty crazy (and scary) to write this post, the first in a series about moving to Alaska in the summer of 2026. Moving to Alaska feels like a monumental undertaking and one where our lives (my partner and I) are bound to change. We have never lived this far north before; we are both originally from Alabama. As of writing this post, neither of us has ever even been to Alaska. So this trip and this move are going to include a lot of firsts for us: my husband’s first v

Short checklist of Alaskan ocean and coastal creatures that you can expect to see if you visit Alaska and spend time on the water.

Short checklist of common birds to see in Alaska, will be updated soon.

Tricks for getting from West to East Glacier if Going-to-the-Sun Road is partial closed.

Challenges to be aware of when visiting Glacier National Park in Late Spring (late May-early June). What to expect and what to plan for.