Alaska Uncovered Podcast

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie, Jay and their long time friend, Julie talk about the best way to save a ton of money on your Alaska travels - making use of dry cabins (no running water). They tell you all about how to make it work for you and why it makes for a fun adventure. Julie’s cabins on Airbnb State of A...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay’s longtime friend Helen joins them to share about what it’s like to live and work on Alaska’s North Slope in the oil industry. Helen takes us behind the scenes to her commute, the weather and living near Polar Bears. Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itinera...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Mollie Busby from the Arctic Hive Retreat Center joins Jennie to share about what it’s like to live off grid 63 miles north of the Arctic Circle between Gates of the Arctic National Park and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Arctic Hi...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares the best itineraries if you want to visit Alaska without renting a car as well as strategies for getting around Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau without a car. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber How to visit Alaska without a car Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel pla...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares her most important takeaways from the 2023 Alaska summer season. What to pack for Alaska Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Jennie on Instagram Let...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay share a bit about their recent adventure on Canada’s Dempster Highway across the Arctic Circle to the Arctic Ocean and reflect on how it compares to Alaska’s Dalton Highway. They also talk about other ways to cross the Arctic Circle besides driving yourself. Support us on...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Ilana Schattauer, long time cruise expert at Life Well Cruised, shares about her recent Alaska cruise and her advice for new and experienced cruisers about visiting Alaska, as well as her favorite tours, restaurants and ports. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Life Well...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay talk about how to see the Northern Lights in Alaska, including when to go, how to improve your chances and how to get great photos. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber How to see the Northern Lights in Alaska UAF Aurora Forecast NOAA Space Weather Forecast W...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares her best tips for what to pack for your trip to Alaska. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber What to pack for Alaska Jennie’s packing videos on YouTube Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Get Je...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Tom Plawman, a long time resident of Anchorage and life long adventurer, joins Jennie and Jay to talk about fun things to do in Anchorage for a short visit of a few hours or lots of wonderful day trips for those who are spending more time in town. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Tracy Zadra from the Alaska Railroad joins Jennie to share all about the different destinations and day trips on the Alaska Railroad as well as the experience on board the train and a bit about its 100 year history. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Alaska Railroad - Bes...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Long time Alaska Search and Rescue volunteer Ryan Cross joins Jennie and Jay to share his tips for staying safe on Alaska’s trails and backcountry and also shares his experience climbing Denali. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pr...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Iditarod and Yukon Quest dog musher Ryne Olson joins Jennie to talk about what life is like as a professional dog musher and how you can experience dog mushing on your trip to Alaska. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Chena Outdoor Collective - Ryne’s company offering do...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) The Editor of the Milepost, Serine Reeves, joins Jennie to talk about road trips in Alaska, including her favorite places, road tripping with kids and what to bring on your road trip. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber The Milepost Alaska road conditions and construction...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Alaska RV enthusiast Bob Johnson of Great Alaskan Holidays joins Jennie to talk about what to consider and how to have the adventure of a lifetime renting a motorhome for your trip to Alaska. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Great Alaskan Holidays - rate and booking inf...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Molly Odell, born and raised Kodiakan and Director of Archaeology at the Alutiiq Museum on Kodiak Island, joins Jennie and Jay to share about all things Kodiak. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Alutiiq Museum (where Molly is Director of Archaeology) Kodiak Brown Bear Ce...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Midgi Moore from Juneau Food Tours joins Jennie to share all about the best food and restaurants in Juneau and how to experience them on one of her food tours, or on your own. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Juneau Food Tours Jennie’s Juneau article on Ordinary Adventu...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Abe and Eli, twin brothers and third generation Alaskan fishermen, join Jennie to share about their remote lodge at the edge of Lake Clark National Park, and ideal bear viewing, photography and fishing authentic Alaskan experience. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Snug...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Fifth generation Ketchikan resident and long time leader of Visit Ketchikan, Patti Mackey joins Jennie to talk about all things Ketchikan and the best things to do there. Visit Ketchikan - a great resource for all things Ketchikan. Jennie’s Ketchikan article on Ordinary Adventures Get Je...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Tom Habecker, a retired 15 year ranger in Denali National Park, and his wife Donna, join Jennie and Jay to talk about what is was like to live in Denali for 15 years, raise their kids there and their favorite places in Denali. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Send a Ran...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Serene Hutchinson from Juneau Tours joins Jennie to talk about the Mendenhall Glacier and why it’s a must see in Juneau as well as her other favorite things to do in town. Juneau Tours Mendenhall Glacier Shuttle, Glacier Tour and Glacier/whale watching combo Jennie’s Juneau article on Or...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Danielle Doyle from the Alaska Marine Highway joins Jennie to share about what makes the Alaska Ferry unique, some of her favorite places to travel by ferry and her advice for Alaska ferry travelers. Guide to ports served by the Alaska Ferry Booking link for Alaska Marine Highway Jennie’...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) To celebrate National Parks week, Jennie and Jay discuss what makes Alaska National Parks unique and their favorite places in Alaska National Parks. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Jennie’s article about visiting Alaska National Parks Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planner...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Reba Hylton, a long time Skagway resident, shares her favorite tours, things to do on your own and places to eat in this unique and historic town.  Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Jennie’s article about Skagway Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itinerari...

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Scott McMurren joins Jennie and Jay to share his favorite epic Alaska experiences and places to experience authentic Alaska on your trip as well as get away from crowds. Scott has spent more than 40 years living, traveling and writing about Alaska. Alaska TourSaver - More than 90 coupons...