Things We Learned While Traveling Through Alaska

In no particular order:

• Bring binoculars!
  
• Be flexible, you are on "Alaska time" now and it is affected by the weather and the wild.
• Talk with people. Everyone here is so nice and extremely helpful. We learned a lot from the locals.
• Consider upgrading your camera so you can get some nice close-up shots of the wildlife.
• Buy bug spray and always have it handy. The bugs in the Southeast are not as bad as legend has it but when you need bug spray you will want it immediately.
• Dress in layers. We can't stress this enough. You are constantly peeling clothes off and adding layers back on.
• Having two pair of shoes is nice, rain-proof outdoor shoes and a second pair that you can wear inside or out somewhere special. It is a treat to switch it up some but weather will force you to wear the outdoor shoes more.
• We know where "nowhere" is now. I will never throw the word around again.