If you love oysters or simply want to know where they come from, you must check out the local oyster farm in Homer, Alaska. The Jakolof Bay Oyster Farm is located within Jakolof Bay. It is approximately two hundred twenty miles to the south of Anchorage. This local oyster farm was opened back in 2012 […]

The Kenai River begins near the Chugach Mountains, right where Kenai Lake is located. From there, the river flows all the way to Cook Inlet. The distance the Kenai River covers is eighty miles, and there are times you can be traveling along the water and never see another person for miles. Fishing on the […]

The Anchorage Market is the largest open-air market in the entire state of Alaska. It is only open on Saturdays and Sundays from the beginning of May through the middle of September each year, so you must plan your visit accordingly. This market opened back in 1992. It was only open on Saturdays at that […]

Do you love going on adventures when you are on family vacations? If you answered yes, then I have the adventure for you! Hiking the spectacular Matanuska Glacier will be an adventure your family will never forget! But before you head out for this thrilling activity, there are a few things you must know about […]

As you are spending time in the state of Alaska, you are going to want to learn as much as you can about the locals, the culture, the heritage, and the traditions. You can learn these things in so many different ways. I have found the easiest way to get a crash course is to […]

The Mendenhall Glacier is located within the Mendenhall Valley. This area is approximately twelve miles from the city of Juneau. So you can experience the great outdoors not too far from one of the bigger cities. The glacier itself is about thirteen and a half miles long. One of the best places to see this […]

Tourist attractions are not what brings families to the island of Molokai for vacations. Instead, the laidback lifestyle, as well as the soft sandy beaches on Molokai, are what draws people to this Hawaiian Island. However, don’t think your entire family vacation in Molokai must be spent at the beach. There are many other adventures […]

Lanai is one of the forgotten Hawaiian Islands since there aren’t as many touristy things to do there. Since so many people forget that they could still have an amazing time exploring the island of Lanai, no one really knows about the incredible beaches on the island. And it is those beaches in Lanai that […]

Kauai is one of the best Hawaiian Islands when it comes to spending time outdoors. Your family can easily spend hours driving and hiking to many of the island’s unique destinations. But you must be aware that some of the most beautiful sights in Kauai can only be reached by boat or plane. So, you […]

Walking barefoot on soft sandy beaches is what vacation dreams are made of for most of us. When many of us are planning beach vacations, the sand we are walking through is normally white or a very light brown. However, if you take the time to go on a family vacation in Hawaii, you will […]