On Thursday morning, we left the Westmark in Fairbanks and boarded Holland America’s McKinley Explorer. These two-level observatory cars are attached to the familiar blue and yellow Alaskan Railway trains. Shortly after the train was in motion we were led … Continue reading
After a restful night of sleep, we awoke, got ready, and headed downstairs. We decided to stuff ourselves with carbs at the Northern Latitudes breakfast buffet here at the Westmark. We then boarded a tour bus bound for the Chena … Continue reading
We arrived in Fairbanks to a sunny, 77F day. This is definitely not what comes to mind when an outsider thinks of the word “Alaska”. The Fairbanks airport is small—only six gates—but very modern. We had no trouble finding our … Continue reading
So, today begins the journey of a lifetime. After months of planning and preparation, Hazel and I are headed north to America’s last frontier—Alaska. We will be exploring Fairbanks, Denali National Park, and Anchorage, before boarding Holland America’s MS Statendam … Continue reading