Imagine there’s no Internet. No cell service. No sounds of traffic or other human noise. Instead, there’s a lake. Water so still it holds the sun on its surface. An…
Denali National Park, Alaska: 5 Steps Off the Beaten Path
Explore Denali! Video courtesy of Natalie Morawietz and Infinite Adventures. Most likely you have heard about Denali National Park in Alaska. It is home to the highest peak in North…
5 Reasons to Visit Alaska In the Winter
When most people think about Alaska, they think the following: cold, mountains, cold, bears, more cold, a certain ex-governor, and…cold. Because of this not-entirely-inaccurate impression of my beloved state, most…
Finding Your Feet: Why You Should Seriously Consider A Leap of Faith
The edge of the cliff is daunting, but it leads to a shining sea. When I share with someone that I’ve chosen to join the Peace Corps and am about…
Butt Shots
Everybody gets excited seeing animals in the wildlife. And there are plenty of opportunities in Alaska. That’s for sure. But it isn’t enough to just see them and enjoy the…
No Toothpaste in the Tent!
Camping in Alaska is a little bit different from camping in the rest of the world. You wonder why? No, it’s not because it’s cold – actually it isn’t during…
The Perks of Being a Tour Leader
A little over two years ago I decided to take a job as a tour leader and leave my old office job. Of course one of the main reasons was…
A Day in the Life of Natalie: My Truck Is My Home
Welcome to A Day in the Life of a Go Girl, a column highlighting one of our contributors every month. Each Go Girl will use words, pictures, video, or all…
Alaska is calling!
Overlanding is all about taking the road less traveled; leaving normal tourist places and activities, taking you out of your comfort zone. This is why I love driving a big…
Marathon Tourism
Since 2006, “running a marathon” has also come to mean “travel excuse.” In fact, I cannot imagine myself running a marathon (whether half or full) in a town I’ve been…
The Wilds of Denali
6.22.2008 It’s the end of June and I’m wearing jeans, a sweater, and a pseudo-down vest, and have a windbreaker strapped to my backpack. My family- my mom, dad, and…