If you only have 5 days to visit Alaska, head to the Kenai Peninsula. Less than 2 hours from Anchorage, it has everything Alaska is known for in a relatively compact area. Day 1 – Cooper Landing Pick up your rental car and hit the road! The drive from Anchorage to the Kenai Peninsula is stunning, and you’ll have a good chance of spotting wildlife on the drive. Look for Dall Sheep on the cliffs of Turnagain Arm, and Beluga…
Thinking about a trip to Grand Teton National Park and need help with your itinerary? Grand Teton National Park is Yellowstone’s less famous southern neighbor, but it is no less impressive. Due to limited time off work, we visited Grand Teton NP on a separate trip from Yellowstone, but you can easily visit both on your trip if time allows. Check out my Yellowstone itinerary here. Grand Teton National Park is the only National Park with an airport inside the…
Yes, you 100% need binoculars to have the best wildlife viewing experience! Whether you’re going on a safari, visiting a National Park, or just want to check out birds on your hikes, here are the best binoculars that will make your experience so. much. better. Best bang for the price (and size is less of a consideration)Nikon Prostaff 7S If a compact size and low weight are the biggest priorities (these are great for hiking)Nikon Trailblazer 8×25 If size is…
You can’t drive through Yellowstone without getting stuck in a bison jam, but where should you go to see other wildlife, like elk, bears, and wolves? You may have heard that dawn and dusk are the best times to spot animals, and that’s because animals are typically most active during those times. tip: definitely plan your wildlife viewing time around dawn and dusk if seeing more elusive animals is a priority These are the best places for wildlife viewing in…