Jennie Thwing Flaming and Jay Flaming
Alaska Uncovered Podcast
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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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
How to Visit All 8 Alaska National Parks 22.04.2025 25:00
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares her advice for travelers on a parks quest hoping to visit all 8 of Alaska's National Parks based on her experience as a traveler, guide and planning custom itineraries for many clients on a quest to visit all the national parks. Get Jennie's brand new on demand wo...
Happy (Alaska) National Parks Week! 21.04.2025 1:10:22
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay kick off a week of celebrating Alaska's National Parks and public lands with Jay sharing his experience growing up in the National Park Service and working in Alaska's National Parks and both share their advice about visiting them. Get Jennie's brand new on...
RVing to Alaska with Stacey & Gary Quimby of RVing to Alaska LLC & The Milepost 15.04.2025 58:25
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Stacey and Gary Quimby from RVing to Alaska join Jennie to talk about myths and realities of driving your RV to Alaska as along with their favorite stops along the way. RVIng to AK with Stacey and Gary Support Alaska Uncovered on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning...
Getting around Alaska without a car on the Park Connection Bus 08.04.2025 43:37
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Renea Ranch from Park Connection and Alaska Tour & Travel joins Jennie to talk about getting around Alaska without a car by using the Park Connection bus service. Save 5% on Park Connection with the code: alaskauncovered Jennie’s curated itineraries on Alaska Tour & Travel Book t...
Finding Family Heritage in Cordova and Adventure Racing with Andrea Anderson and Chip Dodd (Alaska Traveler Series) 01.04.2025 51:40
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Adventure Racers and podcast hosts Andrea Anderson and Chip Dodd join Jennie to share about their Alaska trip in 2024 including visiting Cordova Listen to Andrea and Chip’s Podcast - ThisABILITY Adventures Follow Andrea and ThisABILITY Adventures on Instagram Support Alaska Uncovered on...
The Best Scenery in Alaska (Teaser March Patreon Subscriber Episode) 25.03.2025 14:50
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay discuss a listener question about the possibility of a volcanic eruption and then discuss some of their favorite landscapes and scenery in Alaska. Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Alaska Volcano Observatory Insure My Trip (Travel Insurance) Book a tri...
How to visit Kantishna in Denali National Park with Jordan Sanford - during and after the road closure 18.03.2025 33:30
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jordan Sanford from Doyon joins Jennie to talk about how to get to the Kantishna Roadhouse in Denali National Park during and after the road closure and why it's a special place and worth the effort to get there. Kantishna Roadhouse Support Alaska Uncovered on Patreon as a free or p...
BONUS: All the Discounts for Alaska Uncovered Podcast Listeners as of March 2025 17.03.2025 23:48
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie rounds up all the discounts you can get as a listener of the Alaska Uncovered Podcast as of March 2025. Discounts and links are below. Jennie’s Discount Round up webpage Jennie’s shop (use code podcast for 10% off all my done for you itineraries and planning resources BlueWater Ba...
Day trips from Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad 12.03.2025 46:02
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Robin Moore from the Alaska Railroad joins Jennie to talk about day trips you can take on the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage This episode is sponsored by Alaska TourSaver and the Alaska Summer Showcase . Thank you! Alaska Railroad Day trips K2 Aviation Denali Flightseeing (save 10% with...
Generations of Alaska Native Culture in Klawock with Mary Edenshaw 05.03.2025 34:43
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Mary Edenshaw of the Klawock Heenya Corporation joins Jennie to share about growing up in Klawock, raising her family there and how the Klawock community welcomes visitors to learn more about the land and people of Southeast Alaska. Learn more about Klawock here Support Alaska Uncovered...
The Best Wildlife Experiences in Alaska (Teaser February Patreon Episode) 26.02.2025 5:59
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay answer a listener question and then talk about the best wildlife viewing experiences in Alaska Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Thank you to our February 2025 sponsor - Unalaska Visitors Bureau ! Book a trip planning session with Jennie Shop all Alask...
Kayaking and more in Seward from a local’s perspective with Sunny Cove Kayaking 19.02.2025 41:39
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Stephanie Millane, long time year round Seward resident and owner of Sunny Cove Kayaking, joins Jennie to share about all the fun things to do in Seward on the water and on land. Book Sunny Cove Kayaking trips here (this link gives you a 5% discount just for Alaska Uncovered Listeners) U...
Off the beaten path in Juneau with Above and Beyond Alaska 12.02.2025 51:38
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay are joined by Becky Janes and Liz Barlow from Above and Beyond Alaska to talk about ways to get away from it all in Juneau as well as some of their favorite hikes and restaurants in Juneau. Above and Beyond Alaska Kayak rental in Juneau Whale SENSE Support us on Patreon Bo...
A 16 year old’s birthday dream - the Lahtinen Family’s trip to Alaska (Traveler stories series) 05.02.2025 1:10:49
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Heather, one of Jennie’s 2024 clients, joins Jennie to share about their family adventure in Alaska to celebrate her son’s 16th birthday. We talk about how they decided where to go, how much they spent and all about Evan’s backcountry adventure! Unalaska Visitor's Bureau - Our Febru...
The Best Glacier Experiences in Alaska (Teaser January Patreon Episode) 29.01.2025 10:15
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay answer a listener question and then discuss the best glacier experiences you can have in Alaska at every price point. Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Get 10% off a Rust’s flightseeing tour with code : alaskauncovered Book a trip planning session with...
Things to do in Talkeetna with Sarah Loreth 22.01.2025 29:58
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Year round Talkeetna resident Sarah Loreth joins Jennie to share her favorite things to do in Talkeetna year round. Get a 10% discount at K2 Aviation (Denali Flightseeing) and Rust’s Flying Service (Lake Clark, Katmai and beyond from Anchorage) with code: alaskauncovered Get on Jennie’s...
Sustainable Tourism: Building Community in Juneau with Elizabeth Arnett 15.01.2025 55:46
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) How does a town of 30,000 people accommodate 1.6 million cruise ship visitors each summer? Elizabeth Arnett, Administrator of Tourism Best Management Practices in Juneau, sits down with Jennie and Jay to talk about Juneau’s journey to keep Juneau an amazing place to live while welcoming...
Planning your 2025 trip to Alaska (Episode 100!) 08.01.2025 29:19
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) In this special 100th episode of the podcast, Jennie and Jay reflect on their favorite moments of the first 100 episodes and Jennie gives her best pro tips for your 2025 Alaska trip. This episode is sponsored by Visit Haines . Thank you, Visit Haines! Book a trip planning session with Je...
Diving into Alaska Native Culture with Alaska Mary (Alaska Stories Series) 01.01.2025 48:32
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Mary Goddard ( Tlingit) , also known as Alaska Mary, joins Jennie to share about some of the ways visitors can engage with Alaska Native culture during their trip to Alaska. Mary’s warm spirit of hospitality and connection to the land, food, art and people are the foundation of her own a...
What we wish you knew before you visit Alaska for the first time (Teaser December Patreon Episode) 26.12.2024 7:48
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay answer a listener question and then share what they wish visitors knew before visiting Alaska for the first time. Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Book a trip planning session with Jennie Shop all Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries (and 20...
Should I visit Denali National Park while the park road is closed? 18.12.2024 20:19
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie shares her answer to the most commonly asked question from her clients this fall - should I visit Denali before the park road is fully reopened at Mile 43? Book here for 10% any K2 Aviation Denali flightseeing tour (use code alaskauncovered) Support us on Patreon as a free or paid...
Amazing Bear viewing options that are not Katmai and Brooks Falls with Rust’s Flying Service 11.12.2024 45:04
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Cole Chambers from Rust’s Flying Service joins Jennie to talk about three fly in bear viewing options that are not at Brooks Falls, but just as amazing and maybe better. Of course we talk about Katmai and Brooks Falls a bit too. Book here for 10% off any Rust’s flight (use code alaskaunc...
How to choose the best Alaska cruise for your family with Valerie Stimac Bailey - Traveler Stories Series 04.12.2024 45:21
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Fellow long time Alaska travel expert Valerie joins Jennie to share about bringing her baby to Alaska for the first time and how she decided on her cruise. Though Valerie grew up in Alaska and is an Alaska travel expert, this was her first time bringing her little one. Join Valerie’s Ala...
Lessons learned from 1 Star Alaska Reviews 27.11.2024 8:00
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie and Jay answer a listener question and then have a laugh over some ridiculous one star reviews of Alaska’s most popular places and are surprised to learn some valuable lessons for visiting along the way Support us on Patreon for access to the full episode Jennie’s article about...
Awesome woman owned Alaska tour businesses 20.11.2024 52:03
Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email) Jennie is joined by Alaskan entrepreneurs Mandy Garcia, Stephanie Millane and Kierre Childers to talk about being a woman owner of a small Alaska tour business from how they got to Alaska to how they became entrepreneurs to a bit about their businesses! Mandy’s company - Salmonberry Tour...
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