Stories from the Trails, Roads, Canyons & Camps That Shaped Us
Since 2018, our adventures have taken us from quiet Colorado trails and red rock canyons to scenic campsites, rugged backroads, alpine lakes, and wild places that keep calling us back.
This page gathers our adventure stories in one place — the hikes, camping trips, canyoneering routes, overlanding journeys, snow-covered escapes, and memorable moments that have become part of our story together.
Some adventures are big and bold. Others are simple days outside with good views, dusty boots, and a reminder of why we wander in the first place.
Start exploring below — every post is another chapter in the journey.
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Into the Last Frontier: Chapter 9
Chapter 9: Stories Carved in Cedar. From a final morning in Hyder to the end of the Cassiar Highway, Chapter 9 shifts from scenery to story—exploring Gitwangak Battle Hill, ’Ksan Historical Village, ancient trade routes, cedar longhouses, and the First Nations histories that gave new meaning to the landscapes we had been traveling through. Read more
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Into the Last Frontier: Chapter 8
Chapter 8: One Last Alaska Surprise. From Jade City and quiet Dease Lake to the glacier-lined road into Stewart, Chapter 8 follows our unexpected return to Alaska, a flood-altered Fish Creek, and one unforgettable evening above Salmon Glacier—where the road delivered another remarkable surprise before carrying us south again. Read more
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Into the Last Frontier: Chapter 7
Chapter 7: The Long Road South. From a quiet morning beside Kluane Lake to an off-road detour, Whitehorse hot springs, wildlife along the Alaska Highway, and the remote Cassiar, Follow the journey south into British Columbia—ending in Jade City beneath the first truly dark sky we had seen in days. Read more
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Into the Last Frontier: Chapter 6
Chapter 6: Alaska’s Final Encore. Our final day in Alaska carried us deep into Wrangell–St. Elias National Park, along rugged Nabesna Road and to the historic Rambler Mine, before we crossed into the Yukon for the first time and ended the evening camped beside beautiful Kluane Lake. Read more
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Into the Last Frontier: Chapter 5
Chapter 5: When the Road Changed the Plan. Three days carried us from Turnagain Arm and Seward into the waters of Kenai Fjords, where we watched whales feed, spotted puffins and sea otters, stood before Aialik Glacier, explored Exit Glacier, and followed the Glenn Highway inland toward a quiet campsite beside Grizzly Lake. Read more
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Into the Last Frontier: Chapter 4
Chapter 4: The Road to the Arctic. Follow us north on the Dalton Highway, where gravel roads lead across the Yukon River, beyond the Arctic Circle, through the Brooks Range, and over Atigun Pass. Along the way, unexpected wildlife, endless daylight, and shifting tundra carry us toward Deadhorse and a long-dreamed-of moment in the Arctic… Read more
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Into the Last Frontier: Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Into Denali National Park. A journey into Denali National Park reveals braided rivers, tundra wildlife, snow-streaked mountains, and the working sled dogs that help protect this vast wilderness—before the day ends with an unforgettable night in an Alaskan treehouse. Read more
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Into the Last Frontier: Chapter 2
Chapter 2: Where Three Rivers Become One. A cloudy Alaska day brings a brief glimpse of Denali, a walk through historic Talkeetna, and the remarkable confluence of the Talkeetna, Chulitna, and Susitna Rivers. When weather postpones our flightseeing plans, the day unfolds into something just as memorable—one unexpected discovery at a time. Read more
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Into the Last Frontier: Chapter 1
Chapter 1: The Road into Alaska’s Wild Interior. Our Alaska expedition begins beneath the midnight sun, then turns south toward the remote Denali Highway. Along the way, braided rivers, wildlife, glaciers, the Alaska Range, and a rustic cabin reveal a wilder, greener side of the Last Frontier—one unforgettable mile at a time. Read more
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Crossing Into Alaska
The next two days were packed with adventure and major milestones on this Alaska road trip. First, I crossed the mighty Yukon River on the George Black ferry, a unique experience and another reminder of just how remote northern Canada can be. From there, I continued toward one of the most memorable border crossings I’ve… Read more
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Deep Into the Yukon Wilderness
A grizzly bear encounter, 279 miles on the remote Canol Heritage Trail, and endless Yukon wilderness made this stretch of the journey unforgettable. Surrounded by pristine lakes, rugged mountains, and complete solitude, the adventure culminated in crossing the Yukon River and entering Alaska. Read more
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Northbound: The Journey to Alaska Begins
What began as a solo journey north quickly became an unforgettable Alaska Highway adventure. From black bears and bison to remote wilderness, mountain scenery, and legendary cinnamon rolls, the road through British Columbia and the Yukon delivered wildlife, exploration, and memories before reaching Alaska. Read more
Western Wanderlust Chronicles 