Interlude Tours: Experiences with Alaskan Sled Dogs
Our client Joyce Rife went on the Best of Alaska Land Tour, which is taking place again June 13-23, 2010
11 days, 10 nights. Here is her experience:
I just read Jo Ann’s description of the same tour I was on in July. She does a great job of describing our many activities. Four highlights of the trip that I particularly enjoyed are:
- Seeing the Alaskan pipeline up close. I now realize it is a solidly constructed engineering marvel. This allays my concerns for the environment
- Seeing Mt. McKinley up close from a five passenger plane—wow what a marvelous scene. I now have the photo I took as my screen saver on my PC.
- Having free time in Anchorage so I could spend a few hours browsing the beautiful oil paintings of Alaskan artists at the Anchorage Art Museum. Also, their new exhibit on gold is a wonderful learning experience.
- Learning more about Alaskan dog sled racing. The tour of Jeff King’s kennels is a special experience. You can hold the dogs for a photo op, hear how the owners of sled dogs become addicted to the sport, and learn how the dogs become elite athletes during their year round training.
Of course, all of the fresh salmon and halibut was a highlight too. The scenery was some of the best I have ever seen—mountains, lakes, rivers, creeks, water falls, glaciers, wild flowers and wildlife.
I am dreaming of my next trip to Alaska.
Thank you, Joyce! We look forward to hosting your next journey, too.
UPDATE:
Joyce sent in this adorable picture of her with an Alaskan sled dog puppy!
–Matt
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