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Destination Alaska

Destination Alaska

Written by: Valerie & Valise
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Destination Alaska is the audio-only version of a series of videos that you can also find on my Valerie & Valise YouTube channel. Also called the ”Alaska Summer Travel Summit” (2021) or ”Alaska Seminar Series” (2023 & 2025), these episodes will help you learn about visiting Alaska – and any specific information you need to visit in the coming year. Featured destinations include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Seward, Homer, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, and many more!Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • 2026 Series: Sitka // Noteworthy News This Year
    Apr 20 2026

    Planning to visit Sitka, Alaska, in 2026? Whether you're planning to spend time there on an Alaska cruise or are planning an independent trip to do it on your own, there are some exciting and important updates to know this year.

    Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Sherry, who used to work at Visit Sitka, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

    🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier:

    • Visit Sitka (official site)
    • Visit Sitka on Facebook
    • @VisitSitka on Instagram

    📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

    • The Best Things to Do in Sitka
    • Where to Eat in Sitka
    • Where to Stay in Sitka

    🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

    🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

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    50 mins
  • 2026 Series: Denali National Park // Park Road Updates & More
    Apr 20 2026

    Planning to visit Denali National Park in 2026? This is my favorite national park, and there are some exciting and important updates to know this year.

    Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Amber, Public Affairs Officer in Denali, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

    🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Denali:

    • Denali NPS (official site)
    • Denali on Facebook
    • @DenaliNPS on Instagram
    • Email contact: DENA_info@nps.gov

    📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

    • The Best Things to Do in Denali
    • Denali National Park Itinerary
    • Denali Bus Tours, Explained
    • Where to Eat in Denali
    • Where to Stay in Denali

    🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

    🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

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    25 mins
  • 2026 Series: Homer // New Events, Eats & More!
    Apr 13 2026

    Planning to visit Homer, Alaska, in 2026? This is one of many Alaskans' favorite places to visit in-state, and you're about to see why!

    Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Silas, Marketing Director at Visit Homer, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year.

    🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier:

    • Visit Homer (official site)
    • Visit Homer on Facebook
    • @VisitHomer on Instagram

    📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip:

    • The Best Things to Do in Homer
    • Where to Eat in Homer
    • Where to Stay in Homer

    🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page

    🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration

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    37 mins
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