Skagway, Alaska. White Pass & Yukon Route Railway.

Do not skip this excursion.

Mendenhall Glacier. Juneau, Alaska.

Visitors who came 20 years ago walked on ice that is now open water. The glacier you can see today is the best version still available.

Go see it.

Ketchikan, Alaska.

Totem poles, Creek Street, the Tongass National Forest. Highest rainfall in Alaska — pack a layer.

The fishing reputation here is real.

Humpback Whale.

Juneau, Alaska.

This is from the whale watching tour out of Juneau. It is worth every minute.

Book it. Don't skip it.

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Meanwhile…here’s a look at Alaska through my lens.