tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19631585797421284212024-03-13T04:56:18.311-07:00Heart AlaskaLiving, hiking, and adventuring with our family of 5. Based in Anchorage, AK. I started this blog to expand on my Instagram account and to share hikes in and around Anchorage at all times of the yearAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915428657992177669noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963158579742128421.post-56695120551249674642018-03-29T17:32:00.000-07:002018-03-29T17:33:44.089-07:00Sledding At Hatcher Pass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sledding at Hatcher Pass is turning into an annual tradition. This time we got to take my father-in-law. The scenery never gets old but it's still fun to hear someone else ooh and aah over it too.<br />
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Skiing at Hatcher Pass is a good way to get out of the slush and crusty snow in the lower elevations. Just be prepared to do a lot of walking uphill! Also, stay on the groomed areas unless you feel like sinking down to your knees in snow haha!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915428657992177669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963158579742128421.post-21780134709809764652018-03-02T16:14:00.000-08:002018-03-05T16:17:27.085-08:00Cross-Country Ski To Albert Loop Bridge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A beautiful cross-country ski trip out and back to the Albert Loop bridges. The ski out was really fun however all but one of us had taken our skis off by the time we got back to the Nature Center (guess which way is mostly uphill haha!). The trails are so well-used that underneath the snow is ice, not really anything bad it just affects how well you can use your poles.<br />
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We brought sleds but the snow was just a little too heavy and wet, and the incline just not steep enough to negate that. Still one of our favorite local hikes though!<br />
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An easy hike out to Peters Creek Inlet at sunset. It was beautiful and very, very cold. I love the ice plates left by the rising and falling tide.<br />
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This was an incredible hike up Mount Baldy to watch the sunset while Eagle River and Anchorage were under a blanket of fog. This hike is even better after crews with Chugach State Park have been installing switchbacks. There's a lot less scrambling for the kids.<br />
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We walked the hillside trail which goes up and over the mine. I'm sure the longer views are amazing when the fog isn't as thick as pea soup haha.<br />
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Just a quick post. We had a whole day planned in Seward but due to a medical emergency (mine, boo, and I'm slowly getting better) we just ended up on the beach. You can tell by the smile that the girls didn't mind. :)<br />
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LODGING: The Alyeska Resort in Girdwood<br />
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The Bore Tide Deli after a short tram ride up the mountain. We purchased a package that came with free tram tickets, otherwise you can purchase tickets that give you credit for a meal at the top. Check the ticket booth for details. The deli serves pretty much what you'd expect - soups, salads, sandwiches.<br />
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The Aurora Bar and Grill. Also a restaurant associated with the resort, we've had mixed experiences at here. The first time was so-so, the second time we only went because we couldn't get a reservation at Jack Sprat and we were <i>hungry</i>. It was great. Good food, good service. We left really happy.<br />
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WHAT WE DID: We tried to go cross-country skiing on the Winner Creek Trail. This trail is not only in an avalanche zone, it's NOT for beginners. Ha ha! For the time being we'll stick with the Moose Meadows.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13915428657992177669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963158579742128421.post-45990240688212472652017-03-22T19:11:00.000-07:002017-04-16T19:13:10.223-07:00Albert Loop Trail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another beautiful day on one of our favorite close-to-home hikes. We are so lucky.<br />
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We stayed at the <a href="https://www.alaskacollection.com/lodging/talkeetna-alaskan-lodge/" target="_blank">Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge</a>. We booked a mountain view room which meant amazing views of the Alaska Range including Mount Foraker, Denali, and Moose's Tooth. There's a large room in the east wing where you can either sit and enjoy the view or play board games or put together puzzles (provided) on the scattered low tables. This was our childrens' favorite part!<br />
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Day one we drove the short distance into Talkeetna (the lodge also has a free shuttle back and forth) to walk around town. There were some gift shops open and we did a little souvenir shopping for friends Outside. The Heritage of Alaska Gift Shop has a small, wood-carved downtown Talkeetna scene which is a fun thing to check out. We also walked to the end of the street to look at views of Denali from the currently frozen over Susitna River.<br />
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Day two we drove the opposite direction to Talkeetna Lakes Park for some cross-country skiing. There's a day use fee parking lot (the Comsat trailhead) where we started out from. There's a map of the groomed trails at the trailhead (or you can see one <a href="http://www.denalinordicskiclub.org/trails/" target="_blank">here</a>), we started on the Mink trail but found our way to Talkeetna Lake where we skied on a groomed trail over the ice. There was some bonus views of Denali peeking over the trees from there too.<br />
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There were two places we ate at which we LOVED. First was Twister Creek for dinner, which is <a href="https://denalibrewing.com/brewpub/" target="_blank">Denali Brewing Company's brewpub</a>. The atmosphere was great, very "old Alaska" and the food was yummy, too. The girls and I shared a pitcher of their root beer while Andrew tried some of the beers.<br />
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We stopped at the Flying Squirrel Bakery - Cafe after skiing for some drinks and a snack. We were so excited to see that they had several pastries which were gluten and dairy free, and more importantly they tasted GREAT. They also had vegan options for those with other dietary restrictions. I had the rhubarb ade which I highly recommend and the girls had dairy-free steamers which came in mugs that made them feel <i>very</i> fancy. Next time we're in Talkeetna we're going back to try their pizza, they have a wood-fired pizza oven and it smelled like heaven in there.<br />
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Girdwood, Alaska<br />
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WHAT WE DID<br />
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Stopped in at <a href="http://www.alyeskaresort.com/" target="_blank">Alyeska Resort</a><br />
Cross-country skied around Moose Meadows<br />
Shopped for art at the <a href="http://gcvaonline.org/" target="_blank">Girdwood Art Co-op</a><br />
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WHERE WE ATE<br />
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<a href="http://www.jacksprat.net/" target="_blank">Jack Sprat </a><br />
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Fur Rendezvous Carnival in Downtown Anchorage, Alaska<br />
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WHAT WE DID<br />
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Went on rides and ate a lot of yummy food at the food carts set up around that area. It's not a huge carnival but it has rides for kids of all ages and we've always found the people running the rides to very nice and helpful.<br />
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Downtown Anchorage Alaska<br />
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It's a 10-day event culminating in the Iditarod Ceremonial start, so usually end of February through the beginning of March.<br />
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There's also a lot of Fur Rondy activities going on so there's no shortage of things to do. Food carts, craft booths, <a href="http://weheartalaska.blogspot.com/2017/02/fur-rondy-carnival.html" target="_blank">the carnival</a>, and other activities. <a href="http://www.furrondy.net/" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more information and a schedule.<br />
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One of these years we'll make it to the Ceremonial Start too. . .We have been to the official start in Willow, this year it will be held in Fairbanks. It is so much fun I hope if you're in the area you can attend!<br />
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This post's purpose is to let you know about a fun, kid-friendly resource and as a reminder to myself to take advantage of it as well. The Alaska Public Lands Information Center in Anchorage is located at 4th and F downtown. It is a federal building so there will be a security check at the door.<br />
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The girls got sworn in as junior rangers after completing a set of activities. The ceremony was so great and they were presented with certificates and badges which were, like, legit. <i>I</i> want one. :)<br />
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The center has so many fun things and great resources that it would be too much to list out! I'm really happy we came across it during Fur Rondy (they were passing out flyers) and maybe I can expose it to others as well.<br />
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For fun kids activities online <a href="https://www.alaskacenters.gov/anchorage-for-kids-online.cfm" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
For more information on childrens activities in Anchorage <a href="https://www.alaskacenters.gov/anchorage-for-kids.cfm" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
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To explore more <a href="https://www.alaskacenters.gov/anchorage.cfm" target="_blank">click here</a> (trip planning, interactive maps, info on cultural exhibits, movie times, and so much more).<br />
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The Eagle River Nature Center is a favorite of ours. So much scenery! There's a lot of trails to choose from the 5/8 mile Rodak to the 21 mile Crow Pass. When we just need to get the kids out of the house it's usually Rodak with a stop by the hollow tree. The fairly short trail has two viewing decks. You'll see a lot of Instagrammers take photos from these spots, with some inferring that they're deep in Alaska backcountry (one popular 'grammer even brought their camp stove and enamel mugs to set up a camping scene just feet from one of the decks. I'm glad their followers liked it but it made me LOL). Anyways don't be fooled! I tell everyone that they should absolutely make a little time to go to the Nature Center - it's one of the fastest ways for us to immerse ourselves in Alaska without having to load up a pack (if you don't want). </div>
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The winter in town is starting to reach the ugly, crusty, dirty, slushy point so it was a real treat to go out to Reflections Lake today and find it still a winter wonderland. The main trail to the lake has been plowed which would be stroller-friendly but the rest of the trail is single track and unevenly compacted snow. We got around fine without grippers but it's the time of year where you might want them anyway.<br />
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For more of our trips to Reflections Lake <a href="http://weheartalaska.blogspot.com/search/label/Reflections%20Lake">click here</a>.<br />
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So I obviously didn't get many pictures but as always it was a good time! If you're going to walk the loop or even get out of your car grippers are highly, highly recommended.<br />
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For more information on the Center <a href="https://www.alaskawildlife.org/">click here</a>.<br />
For our last visit <a href="http://weheartalaska.blogspot.com/2016/07/alaska-wildlife-conservation-center.html" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
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We chose to spend Christmas in Girdwood this year! Highlights include lunch and watching the Seahawks game at the Bore Tide Deli (just a short tram ride up the mountain) and cross-country skiing at Moose Meadows.<br />
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Eklutna Tail Race is one of my favorite places to take photos in the winter. The winter whites contrasted with the turquoise waters is just too beautiful!<br />
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There's also a trail that runs parallel to the water (across the bridge). I'm not sure how far it goes back but there's lakes and and pretty scenery to be seen and the girls love to look for all the beaver activity.<br />
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This is one of my favorite places to visit no matter the season. It's at the end of Scout Ridge Trail Rd in Wasilla (Scout Ridge also being a fun hike). In the winter I definitely recommend ice grippers for both trails! This trail is marked with fiberglass markers but obviously when it's icy you can pretty much go wherever you'd like.<br />
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Early snows are so magical here. Well, okay, any snow any time but when the sun comes high up in the sky and lights up everything around you it's pretty special.<br />
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Every fall I hike this trail to photograph the glowing grass. The low autumn light hits the stalks just right and it feels like walking into a painting.<br />
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