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My favorite time in Alaska. Going wild!  We spent a week in Alaska. We caught big fish! We saw amazing scenery and wildlife. Alaska is increbily beautiful. For all the sights we saw, places we visited, and people we met, the most special time filled with memories was an overnight in a backcountry cabin with our own private beach on Resurrection Bay. Much like a lot of our week on the Kenai Peninsula, it was raining. Life goes on. We jumped off the platform of the water taxi and onto our own private beach for the next 24 hours. It was beautiful. It was quiet. Back from the beach, we were surrounded by a lush temperate rainforest.  Our cabin for the night was a cozy one room affair with a loft and beautiful artwork on the walls. What more do you need for a family of 4? A bathroom, I guess, which was available about 10 feet away outside. The cabin was only for eating and sleeping. We were there for adventure! We prepped two double kayaks, got or fishing gear ready, and took off from the beach for hours of fishing in the rain. This is where the magic happened! We were together, on Resurrection Bay, with no one else around. The sky was a blanket of clouds with a constant drizzle of rain and the water was steely grey and calm. It was wild. For safety and ease of fishing, we kept the two kayaks close together. We didn't have to go far from our beach for the fishing action to begin! The kids caught rockfish, black bass and little lingcod. Eric and I caught fish, too, when we weren't helping the kids with their lines or re-baiting. We found one spot that was non-stop action! We all laughed when we all had fish on the line at the same time. And this happened more than once! We couldn't stop laughing at a little black bass that kept coming back to the lure, even though the lure was out of the water, that bass jumped out of the water trying to get it! We were so busy fishing, paddling, and having fun together, I never took a picture. We were out there for hours. Talking, fishing, story-telling, making jokes. It was just plain fun.  The secret to keeping everyone happy while fishing from kayaks in the rain? Good gear! Rubber boots, solid rain pants, rubber rain jackets, solid rain hats with a wide brim, and waterproof gloves. When you don't feel the water on your hands and you don't have rain falling on your face, you hardly notice it's raining at all! The evening was spent playing cards by lantern light and warming up with soup and a hot dinner. Warm beds made for a good night's sleep. In the morning we were treated to a low tide (big tide changes in Alaska, 20ft+!) and the chance for tide pool exploration. I love hearing the kids saying, "Whoa!" and "Look at this, you gotta come look at this!" The wonder and amazement that comes from exploring the world around you can't be beat. When we jumped back on our water taxi that afternoon, we took with us memories of joy, playing wild, and having fun together as a family. I am a Travel Agent who helps active families and groups experience the most amazing adventure vacations in mountains around the world. I find those hidden gems to fulfill your adventuring dreams and take care of the details so you can spend your time playing and relaxing. I offer complimentary Adventure Exploration Sessions to talk about your adventure vacation ideas and see if we're a good match to work together on your next adventure. The Adventure Exploration Sessions are over the phone and take 15-30 minutes. Would you like to schedule a session? 
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#WhereInTheWorldEach Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let me know! Have you been to this place? Let me know! Is this place on your bucket list? A country full of adventure! Tropical rainforest, mountains, culture, beaches, and the wildlife! I can't help myself - I'm also including a picture of a rainforest creature! The best time to experience this country is during the dry season, December - April. Call me at 775-303-6282 to start planning your next adventure now!   And the answer is...Costa Rica! No one guessed this destination. Hmmm.
Costa Rica has so much to offer for adventurers and is a fantastic place for a family vacation! Spend time at the volcano and then head for the beach for days of relaxing and exploring nearby National Parks for sloth and monkey viewing. #WhereInTheWorldEach Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know! I've just booked a client to this beautiful city! Where is it? Let me know if you want a hint :).  And the answer is...Barcelona, Spain! Jeanette correctly identified the location. Busy plazas, abundant cafes, and the famous architecture of Gaudi are highlights of this exciting city.
#WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know!  And the answer is...This is Gooseberry Falls at Gooseberry Falls State Park in Minnesota. It is the most popular state park in the state and emblematic of the incredible waterfalls along the north shore of Lake Superior! For more information about Gooseberry Falls State Park, including maps and other nearby waterfalls, follow this link.
#WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know! OK, Game of Thrones fans! Where is this real Kings Landing castle located?  And the answer is...This is a photo of the Dubrovnik City Walls in Dubrovnik, Croatia! Did you know you can rent a castle for your stay in Croatia? Now, wouldn't that be exciting! Croatia also has one of the most beautiful parks if you love waterfalls or simply amazing natural beauty - Plitvice National Park. Plitvice is also one of the oldest national parks in Southeast Europe and has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage register.   #WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know! This is one of my favorites! If you can't get there this summer, let's get planning for summer 2018!  And the answer is...Brooks River, Katmai National Park in Alaska! Check out Explore.org for a live webcam of the bears at Brooks River. Here's a link to the live cam highlights where you can watch a couple of bears having a snack while lounging in the river. I also enjoy just listening to the bird and water sounds - ahhhh!
#WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know! Hint: This is not in Alaska :) Now is the perfect time for you to be thinking about and booking your winter adventure travel! Best availability, best early-bird rates.  And the answer is...It's Finland! So many adventures await in the winter in Finland - ice hotels, dog sledding, xc skiing, and you can even visit Santa's workshop!
#WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know!  And the answer is...The Twelve Apostles at Port Campbell National Park, Victoria Australia! Amazing views await you along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. And, don't forget to check out the wildlife at Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve up the road. This reserve is an inland island (ha ha, say that 5 times fast!) of an old volcano with kangaroos, koalas, emu, echidna and other native Australian wildlife to view.
#WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know! Hint: This is in one of our fine #NationalParks. Good luck!  #WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know!  And the answer is...
Lake Tanuki with Mt. Fuji in the background. #WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know!  And the answer is...Lake Prags, Italy
What a beautiful photo of Pragser Wildsee, or Lake Prags, one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites. Hike around the lake or up to the high routes and gaze into the clear, turquoise waters. Or, hop in a boat and soak in the incredible mountain views while floating on the lake. #WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know!  And the answer is...Tamanawas Falls, Mt Hood, Oregon
With all the snow this past winter, the waterfalls are magnificent! #WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know!  And, the answer is...This is on the famous Vallée Blanche off-piste ski descent in Chamonix, France!
#WhereInTheWorld Each Wednesday I post a picture of somewhere in the world, but I don't identify the location. Let's have fun with this! Do you know this place? Let us know! Have you been to this place? Let us know! Is this place on your bucket list? Let us know!  And the answer is... |
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