In July/August we spent 17 wonderful days on honeymoon in Alaska. In such a stunning part of the United States with many oohs and aahs where do we start....
Time was running out and it was almost time to return our RV so north we headed back to Anchorage. By now we had lost count of the number of beautiful mountains and countless other breathtaking sights but all was such fun.
Our trip began in Anchorage where we got our bearings, bought maps, explored and relaxed before the real fun began. After a few days we collected an RV which was our home for the next 2 weeks.
From Anchorage we headed north to Denali National Park, somewhere we had both long wanted to visit. 
Exploring the true wilderness of this stunning National Park was bliss and we enjoyed fantastic hiking. Denali is know for its wildlife and we were lucky enough to see our first bear in the wild....well from the safety of the Denali bus. Plenty close enough for us! As well as caribou and moose. Many visitors to Denali do not get to see the mythical mountain, Denali (or Mt McKinley) from which the National Park takes it name. We were in the lucky few! Wow!
Exploring the true wilderness of this stunning National Park was bliss and we enjoyed fantastic hiking. Denali is know for its wildlife and we were lucky enough to see our first bear in the wild....well from the safety of the Denali bus. Plenty close enough for us! As well as caribou and moose. Many visitors to Denali do not get to see the mythical mountain, Denali (or Mt McKinley) from which the National Park takes it name. We were in the lucky few! Wow!We were sad to leave the beautiful mountain scenery but on we headed to Valdez, driving east on the breathtaking Glenn Highway. More mountains and lots more glaciers. Yeah!
Valdez is a small town on the edge of Prince William Sound, one place in Alaska many of you will have heard of because of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Nature being such an amazing force and 20 years later we were told that more than 2/3 of species have recoverd from the tragic accident. Valdez gave us the opportunity to enjoy more fabulous walks in amazing scenery. The highlight of our time here was Sea-Kayaking by the Columbia Glacier. Blessed with beautiful sunshine and blue skies we had the most fantastic time paddling through icebergs, watching sea otters and sea lions. It was not just the sights but also the sounds that were so impressive. Glaciers and icebergs are dynamic environments and hence the accompanying sounds reflected this. Awesome!
We left Valdez by sea and took the ferry west across Prince William Sound to Whittier which was a great opportunity to see the stunning coastline as well as wildlife including Sea Otters and Orca Whales.
Arriving in Whittier we drove onto the Kenai Peninsular and stayed in Seaward. Camping (practically) on the beach - s0 close we could hear the waves lapping as we went to sleep - in a official campsite doesn't get much better! Aside from the lcampsite we had great times walking and exploring Exit Glacier, Harding Icefield and Homer.
Time was running out and it was almost time to return our RV so north we headed back to Anchorage. By now we had lost count of the number of beautiful mountains and countless other breathtaking sights but all was such fun.We ended our trip with a day or so in Anchorage, enjoying the scenery, reminiscing and relaxing before heading home.
A simply AMAZING trip!
Adam & Claire xxx
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