Jennie Thwing Flaming and Jay Flaming

Alaska Uncovered Podcast

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Welcome to the Alaska Uncovered Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Jennie brings you accurate, helpful and entertaining information about Alaska Travel and Life in Alaska. Guests include Alaska travel experts and Alaska business owners, guides and interesting Alaskans. Jennie is a born and raised Seattleite, a former Alaskan and spends several weeks in Alaska each year. She’s an experienced guide and the Founder of the Alaska and Washington travel website, Top Left Adventures. Jennie is joined by occasional co-host, Jay Flaming, her husband for 25 years. Jennie and Jay met working...

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Jennie Thwing Flaming and Jay Flaming

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Society

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Going Deeper in Denali with Patrice and Justin La Vigne 07.07.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Long time Healy residents as well as guides, educators, writers and Airbnb cleaners Patrice and Justin La Vigne sit down with Jennie to talk about the best of Denali, how you should spend your time, and how to go deeper with this magical park. Read more about living and working in Denali...

Visiting Gates of the Arctic and Kobuk Valley National Parks in one day from Kotzebue or Fairbanks with Golden Eagle Outfitters 30.06.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Julian from Golden Eagle Outfitters sits down with Jennie to talk about how to go to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Kobuk Valley National Park in one day from Kotzebue or Fairbanks. Golden Eagle Outfitters Get Jennie's workshop for visiting all 8 Alaska National Parks - save...

Way off the beaten track on the Nabesna Road in Wrangell-St Elias National Park with Michael Rego 23.06.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Michael Rego from Avens Alaska on the remote Nabesna Road in Wrangell-St Elias National Park joins Jennie to share what makes this remote area of the park such a special place to visit and worth the extra effort. Avens Alaska Sign up for Jennie's email list (and get the free packing...

Bear Viewing in Homer with Emerald Air Service 16.06.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Derick Broderman from Emerald Air Service in Homer sits down with Jennie to talk about all things bear viewing from Homer and some of his advice for visiting Homer. Emerald Air Service Bear Viewing Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything! Get Jennie's Inside Pas...

Best hikes in Ketchikan with Adam Minshall 09.06.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Adam Minshall, long term resident of Ketchikan returns to the podcast to talk about his favorite hikes in town. Save 10% on any of Adam's tours with code : Marco Get Jennie's Inside Passage without a Cruise workshop (save 10% with code: PODCAST) Join the Alaska Planning Club on...

Beauty and Brutality in the Far North - Victoria to Tuktoyaktuk in winter with Josh Wilton (Alaska Traveler Series) 02.06.2026

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 long time friend Josh sits down with them to talk about his adventure driving from his home in Victoria BC to Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories on the Arctic Ocean in March 2025. Josh's website Follow Josh on Instagram Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon...

5 Epic day trips from Fairbanks 26.05.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Thanks to a great listener suggestion Jennie shares her favorite day trips from Fairbanks. Learn all the details here Save $500 with the code EARLY27 if you pay your deposit by May 29th! Jennie's digital workshops and planners (save 10% with code: podcast ) Join the Alaska Planning...

Exploring Juneau through Craft Beverages with Alaska on Tap 19.05.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Peter Nave, co-owner of Alaska on Tap in Juneau, returns to the pod to talk with Jennie about the craft beverage scene - alcoholic and non alcoholic in Juneau and how guests can experience it. Alaska on Tap Learn all the details here Save $500 with the code EARLY27 if you pay your deposi...

Hiking in Denali National Park with Trinidad Collier 12.05.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Trinidad Collier, owner of Northern Epics and a hiking guide in Denali sits down with Jennie to share his favorite hikes in Denali along with what is different about hiking here, things to know and what to bring. Northern Epics Trail Guide to Denali Save 10% on a tour with Northern Epics...

Making the Most of an Alaska Bus Tour (Alaska Traveler Series) 05.05.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Two of Jennie's former tour guest and one of her colleagues reunite to share their stories and how to make the most of an epic 12 day bus tour in Alaska. All the details to join us in Glacier Bay and Juneau in 2027 here! Save $500 with the code EARLY27 if you pay your deposit by May...

Come to Alaska with us in June 2027! 02.05.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares the plan for the second annual Authentic Alaska in June 2027! We're excited to plan a bit further ahead this year for Glacier Bay and Juneau.  Learn all the details here Save $500 with the code EARLY27 if you pay your deposit by May 29th! Registration here Support the...

Best Hiking Destinations in Alaska with Lisa Maloney 28.04.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Alaska hiking guidebook author Lisa Maloney sits down with Jennie to share her five favorite hiking destinations in Alaska and favorite hikes in each of them. Lisa's Hiking in Alaska Blog Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything! Sign up for Jennie's email l...

Jennie's Favorite Alaska National Park 21.04.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Get my workshop for visiting all 8 Alaska National Parks (save 10% with code: podcast ) Jennie's Guide to Glacier Bay National Park on your own Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything! Sign up for Jennie's email list (and get the free packing list) Jennie&a...

What to Pack for Alaska this Summer 14.04.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares her packing tips for not getting overwhelmed, overpacking or having your phone go dead this summer. Sign up for Jennie's email list (and get the free packing list) Jennie's YouTube Channel (it's all packing videos and timelapses) Jennie's Instagram (I po...

Riding a Motorcycle from Seattle to Alaska and back (Alaska Traveler Series) 07.04.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Listener Thomas sits down with Jennie and Jay to share his experience riding a motorcycle from Seattle to Alaska and back in the summer of 2025. Thomas's Motorcycle Adventure Blog Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything! Book an Alaska planning session with Jenn...

BONUS: Alaska's Inside Passage without a Cruise and Sale this week on all my Workshops! 06.04.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) I finished the Inside Passage without a cruise workshop! To celebrate, all six of my on demand Alaska planning workshops are on sale this week for $12 (regular price is $17). Save an additional 10% with code: podcast https://shop.ordinary-adventures.com/collections/alaska-workshop-series...

New Fairbanks Planetarium at University of Alaska Museum of the North 31.03.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Director of the brand new (opening April 2026) Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium in Fairbanks at the University of Alaska Museum of the North joins Jennie to share their mutual love of planetariums and the programs they're offering. Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium in Fairbanks a...

BONUS: 10 Days 2 Ways - Jennie's new on demand workshop for planning your own Alaska Itinerary 30.03.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares the details for her new on demand workshop - Alaska 10 Days 2 Ways - that gives you an itinerary for famous places like Denali and Seward, along with her favorite itinerary off the beaten track. Get Jennie's Alaska 10 Days 2 Ways Workshop here ($12 until Friday night,...

What's New Fishing the Kenai and Celebrity Fishermen with Dallas Voss 24.03.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Soldotna fishing guide Dallas Voss is back on the pod for an update on what's new with fishing the Kenai and Kisilof Rivers - and sharing how her small two person business was able to host a celebrity for a day of fishing. Save 10% on fishing with Dallas and Dustin with the code: Ke...

Jennie's 5 Days above the Arctic Circle in February 17.03.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jay interviews Jennie about her recent trip to Arctic Hive in Wiseman, above the Arctic Circle. Mollie on the podcast in 2023 Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything! Book an Alaska planning session with Jennie Sign up for Jennie's free weekly email newsletter -...

Visiting Glacier Bay National Park on your own 10.03.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Tracy Losee from Glacier Bay Lodge sits down with Jennie to talk about one of Jennie's favorite topics - visiting Glacier Bay National Park on your own instead of on a cruise! We talk about what to do, logistics and why this park is so special. Save 10% on the Glacier Bay Day Boat T...

Going deeper in Fairbanks with Fairbanks Folk School 03.03.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Kelsey Bearden Eagan joins Jennie to talk about programs visitors can take part in with the Fairbanks Folk School as well as her favorite places to go and things to do in Fairbanks. The Folk School Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything! Book an Alaska planning sess...

Why is whale watching in Juneau so incredible? 24.02.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Long time Juneau residents and whale watchers Jamie Letterman and Ben Rubenstein sit down with Jennie to talk about why whale watching in Juneau is so incredible and their other favorite things to do in Juneau. Save 10% on Juneau Lighthouse Tours (and awesome whale watching) with the cod...

Renting an RV to explore Alaska and the Yukon with Rolf and Irene Meyer 17.02.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Rolf and Irene Meyer sit down with Jennie to talk about how to decide if an RV rental is right for you as well as some of their favorite places to travel with an RV in in Alaska and the Yukon. GoNorth RV and Car Rental (use code GONOA for a mileage package) Join the Alaska Planning Club...

Best ways to experience Skagway with Jaime Bricker 10.02.2026

Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Life long Skagway resident Jaime Bricker joins Jennie to talk about all the best things to do in Skagway - whether you've got a day on a cruise or are considering a detour off the Alaska highway. We talk about the best things to do exploring on your own as well as some wonderful tou...

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