My first time fly fishing for Salmon in Sitka, Alaska was nothing short of magical! I had the opportunity to head out on the water with Tad - one of the best fishing guides in Sitka. Not only did he immediately put us on the fish, he was easy-going, experienced and had a safety first approach to the whole day (yes - bears can be fishing at the same time in the same stream). If you have an opportunity to fish with Tad, absolutely do it! ...
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If you have a moment to spare while you're visiting Sitka, take a few moments to check out Grandma Tillies Bakery! It's a little bit off of the beaten path (especially for those touring Sitka by Cruise), about 7 minutes from the airport via vehicle, but Grandma Tillies is well-worth the trek! This tiny and delicious bakery offers mouthwatering baked goods and sweets. Grandma Tillies Bakery The bakery itself is tiny. There's a walk-up window but no place to go in. But my goodness - if you're looking for delicious and large baked goods, you don't want to miss this ...
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The first time I traveled via the Alaska State Ferry, I wasn't sure what to expect. The online ticket booking website was not the smoothest transaction and I couldn't find much marketing language about the ship or what to expect. But that didn't stop me. As an adventurer at heart, I decided to take my maiden voyage from Juneau to Sitka. A couple of things that I wish I would have known before my first trip: 1. Ferry departure / arrival locations: While the locals know exactly where the ferry disembarks and embarks, I had no idea. Silly mistake, I ...
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Now more than ever, families are taking multigenerational trips with activity-driven itineraries. Gone are the days of just renting a fantastic beach house for the week. Grandparents, parents and kids are all adventuring around the world together and sharing in life-changing fun. My Own Experience Traveling with Multi-Generations My own experience with multigenerational travel happened last year on a trip to Sitka, Alaska. Three generations piled into an Alaskan lodge sharing stories and cooking delicious food. We were guests at the ever-so-incredible Talon Lodge where the owners and staff took care of every detail giving us time to bond and ...
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