Alaska Uncovered Podcast

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

Welcome to the Alaska Uncovered Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Jennie brings you accurate, helpful and entertaining information about Alaska Travel and Life in Alaska. Guests include Alaska travel experts and Alaska business owners, guides and interesting Alaskans. Jennie is a born and raised Seattleite, a former Alaskan and spends several weeks in Alaska each year. She’s an experienced tour guide, a field editor for the Milepost and the Founder of the Alaska and Washington travel website, Ordinary Adventures. Jennie is joined by occasional co-host, Jay Flaming, her husband for more than 20 years. Jennie and Jay met working in tourism in Skagway, Alaska and also lived in Juneau and Fairbanks together. Jay lived in Fairbanks for 8 years before meeting Jennie in Skagway and grew up in Yellowstone National Park.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

Description:

Welcome to the Alaska Uncovered Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Jennie brings you accurate, helpful and entertaining information about Alaska Travel and Life in Alaska. Guests include Alaska travel experts and Alaska business owners, guides and interesting Alaskans. Jennie is a born and raised Seattleite, a former Alaskan and spends several weeks in Alaska each year. She’s an experienced tour guide, a field editor for the Milepost and the Founder of the Alaska and Washington travel website, Ordinary Adventures. Jennie is joined by occasional co-host, Jay Flaming, her husband for more than 20 years. Jennie and Jay met working in tourism in Skagway, Alaska and also lived in Juneau and Fairbanks together. Jay lived in Fairbanks for 8 years before meeting Jennie in Skagway and grew up in Yellowstone National Park.

Language:

English

Website:

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2127120

Email:

jen@ordinary-adventures.com

Episodes

Exploring Wrangell-St Elias National Park with Avery Mozen

5/15/2024

Avery Mozen joins Jennie to talk about growing up in remote McCarthy in Wrangell-St Elias National Park, and guiding trips with visitors into the park as an adult. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber (join by May 15th and get a founding member sticker!) Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a trip in Wrangell-St Elias with Kennicott Wilderness Guides Book a trip planning session with Jennie Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:46:14

Hikes near Anchorage with Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska

5/8/2024

Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska returns to the podcast to talk about his favorite hikes in the Anchorage area with Jennie. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber (join by May 15th and get a founding member sticker!) Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Go Hike Alaska’s hiking tours Or Call: 907.444.9008 (no booking fees!) Lifetime Adventures - Matt’s other company, bike and kayak rentals at Eklutna Lake Jennie’s article about the Albert Loop at the Eagle River Nature Center Follow Matt on Instagram Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:01:04:40

Mendenhall Glacier in 2024 - What you need to know

5/1/2024

Serene Hutchinson joins Jennie to share important updates about visiting Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau in 2024. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber (join by May 15th and get a founding member sticker!) Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Juneau Tours Mendenhall Glacier Tour and Glacier/whale watching combo Juneau Tours and Whale Watch on Instagram Book a trip planning session with Jennie Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:41:35

How to Visit Alaska’s National Parks

4/24/2024

Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning session with Jennie Take Jennie’s FREE four question quiz to get personalized itinerary recommendations based on your travel style Jennie’s article about planning your Alaska National Parks trip Shop all Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:01:18:41

Why is it a problem for a cold place to get warm?

4/17/2024

Rick Thoman, Climate Specialist at the International Arctic Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, joins Jennie and Jay to talk about the unique impacts of climate change in Alaska and around the Arctic. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning session with Jennie Take Jennie’s FREE four question quiz to get personalized itinerary recommendations based on your travel style International Arctic Research Center - Resources from scientists for real people about climate change in Alaska, online courses Free online Alaska climate change course Rick’s climate newsletter Shop all Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:44:01

Exploring Matanuska Glacier near Anchorage with Steve Busby of Greatland Adventures

4/10/2024

Steve Busby, founder of Greatland Adventures, joins Jennie to talk about exploring Matanuska Glacier, a wonderful day trip from Anchorage in summer and winter. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning session with Jennie Take Jennie’s FREE four question quiz to get personalized itinerary recommendations based on your travel style Book a summer trip to Matanuska Glacier with Greatland Adventures Book a winter trip to Matanuska Glacier with Greatland Adventures Greatland Adventures: (907) 980-8179 Jennie's article about visiting Matanuska Glacier Shop all Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:48:10

Boring but necessary - How travel insurance can save you in Alaska

4/3/2024

Suzanne Morrow from InsureMyTrip (Jennie’s favorite source for travel insurance) joins Jennie to talk about why travel insurance is so important for Alaska travel and she and Jennie discuss specific situations in which travel insurance can save the day. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning session with Jennie Take Jennie’s FREE four question quiz to get personalized itinerary recommendations based on your travel style Compare and purchase travel insurance with InsureMyTrip (this is Jennie’s affiliate link) InsureMyTrip cruise line vacation protection comparison Shop all Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:59:01

Driving from Pennsylvania to Alaska and back with Pete and Kathleen Dent

3/27/2024

Jennie and Jay talk with Pete and Kathleen Dent, about their epic road trip from Allentown, Pennsylvania to Alaska and back in the summer of 2023. This is the second episode of our occasional Alaska Traveler Stories Series. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Book a trip planning session with Jennie Grab Jennie’s NEW Hidden Gems Workshop! Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Polarsteps - all the details of Pete and Kathleen’s trip Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:59:01

Exploring off the beaten track in Haines

3/20/2024

Reba Hylton from Haines joins Jennie to share her favorite things to do in Haines. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Grab Jennie’s NEW Hidden Gems Workshop! Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Visit Haines Jennie’s article about Haines Book a trip planning session with Jennie Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:35:23

How to save money on your Alaska trip with Scott McMurren

3/13/2024

Scott McMurren comes back to the pod to chat with Jennie about the Alaska TourSaver. We talk about the most popular offers in the book, how companies are chosen for the book and how to figure out how much money you can save based on your itinerary. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Jennie’s FREE Quiz to determine the best Alaska Itinerary for you Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Alaska TourSaver Alaska Travelgram Book a trip planning session with Jennie Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:48:15

Alaska Travel with Autism with Cris Stone

3/6/2024

Cris Stone, parent of two children with Autism and born and raised Alaskan, joins Jennie to share her tips for Alaska travel for travelers of all ages with autism. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Jennie's *NEW* Hidden Gems Workshop Book a trip planning session with Jennie Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Cris’s Moose to Mouse blog Pictograph Templates Resources for traveling while neurodivergent (including DPNA) Follow Cris on Instagram Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:01:15:23

Best restaurants and food in Alaska

2/28/2024

Jennie and Jay discuss the best restaurants in Alaska, both their own favorites as well as the answers our first year of podcast guests have given to their favorite restaurant in their place. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:01:12:10

Flightseeing Denali with Cole Chambers from K2 Aviation

2/21/2024

Cole Chambers joins Jennie to share everything you need to know about flightseeing Denali, the highest peak in North America, and landing on the Ruth Glacier in Denali National Park Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Let Jennie plan your trip for you! K2’s Denali flightseeing tours K2 Aviation’s Instagram (lots of flightseeing videos!) Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:54:10

Things to do in Fairbanks in Winter with Morgan Clay from Borealis Sparks

2/14/2024

Morgan Clay of Borealis Kicksleds joins Jennie to talk about all the fun things to do in Fairbanks during the winter while you’re waiting for the Northern Lights to come out Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Borealis Sparks - Kicksled rental at Pioneer Park in Fairbanks with Morgan Jennie’s winter packing list Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:56:52

Alaska Traveler Stories - Peter Moore

2/7/2024

Peter Moore joins Jennie and Jay for our first Traveler Stories episode, sharing his experience as a reluctant cruiser turned mostly fan in July 2023 on an epic cruise + cruise tour through the Inside Passage and Denali National Park. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all our Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Check out Peter’s wonderful cartoons here Peter's article (interviewing Jennie) about the Alaska ferry in Backpacker.com Book a trip planning session with Jennie Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Follow Jennie on Instagram Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:01:12:25

Flightseeing in Juneau by Floatplane with Rebecca Embler from Wings Airways

1/31/2024

Rebecca Embler from Wings Airways joins Jennie to share about float plane sightseeing in Juneau to remote Taku Lodge and above the Juneau Icefield. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Wings Airways Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Jennie on Instagram Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:42:02

How to pick tours in Alaska

1/29/2024

Jennie shares her tips for choosing tours in Alaska and why doing a tour is worth it, even for those who don’t love tours. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Jennie on Instagram Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:15:19

What’s going on in Alaska’s crab fishery?

1/24/2024

Long time crab fishing expert Frank Kelty of Unalaska joins Jennie and Jay to share about Bering Sea crab fishing as well as crab fishing stories. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers The Bering Sea Fisheries Research Foundation Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Jennie on Instagram Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:51:04

Where to stay in Alaska

1/22/2024

Jennie discusses your different options for lodging in Alaska including hotels, vacation rentals, RV rental, public use cabins (and other dry cabins) and tent camping and how to decide which is right for you. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Jennie on Instagram Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:00:12:15

How to plan a trip to Denali National Park on your own

1/17/2024

Robin Zbytek from Aramark in Denali joins Jennie to talk about all the logistics of how to plan a trip to Denali National Park on your own if you are not part of a tour group or cruise tour. Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Reservations for Denali Campgrounds, Bus tours, Transit but and Denali Park Village Jennie’s Denali Planning Guide Get Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and pre made itineraries Book a trip planning session with Jennie Get Jennie’s weekly Alaska Travel tips in your inbox Follow Jennie on Instagram Let Jennie plan your trip for you! Music credits: Largo Montebello, by Domenico Mannelli, CC.

Duration:01:13:24