Paddling up to the Grassy Inlet of Mendenhall River

Sea Kayaking in Juneau

Our second stop was in Juneau.  Since we enjoy kayaking here at home, we decided to go sea kayaking.  There were only 8 of us…
First View of Juneau

Sailing into Juneau, Alaska

We arrived in Juneau about 10:00 on a sunny, hazy morning.  This fishing boat was a few miles outside Juneau. We loved these colorful houses…
Creek Street

Ketchikan – Creek Street and Around Town

One of the famous (infamous) areas of Ketchikan is Creek Street.  Creek Street, a boardwalk along Ketchikan Creek is a former red light district. I…

Ketchikan Totem Poles

The Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary has a resident totem pole carver.  He learned to carve from his uncle. These totem poles were carved from red cedar…
Black Bear with Salmon

Alaska – Ketchikan’s Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary

Holland America Lines offers several excursions for each port where we stop.  We chose a hike in the Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary. Many trees were covered…
Ketchikan, Alaska, in the Morning Mist

Alaska – Entering and Visiting Ketchikan

Our ship sailed into Ketchikan early Tuesday morning with partly sunny skies.  There was still a bit of morning color as the fog lifted.  …

Alaska Day 2 – Cruising the Beautiful Inside Passage

We woke up to the sound of a fog horn from our ship. You had to look down to see anything, but wake of the…
Holland America Lines Noordam

Alaskan Cruise Day 1 – Vancouver

Rose and I finally were able to take our Alaskan cruise.  We started planning in 2019 and had the trip postponed twice due to Covid. …
Chimney Rock, Sedona, AZ

Trip to Sedona – Chimney Rock Hike

Another prominent landmark is Chimney Rock.  Chimney Rock, Sedona, AZThere are a couple trailheads that can be used to hike around Chimney Rock.  We tried…
Last View of Cathedral Rock Along Red Rock Loop

Trip to Sedona – Cathedral Rock and Crescent Moon Picnic Site

The next morning we went in search of the Cathedral Rock.  There are two approaches to Cathedral Rock.  The more iconic trail, Cathedral Rock Trailhead,…