Time has come for the curtain to fall on our Alaska series Denali to Kenai. This is the 23rd and last post in the series. Thank you to everyone who has followed and commented on our posts – it has been a blast!
In this last post I will leave you with some wonderful sunsets and our personal Top 3 adventures from Alaska.
Hubby is documenting the sunset over Cook Inlet
NUMBER 1: Kayaking under a roaming glacier
We spent the morning kayaking under Harvard Glacier completely surrounded by floating icebergs. Read about it here.
Number 2 : Denali National Park and Preserve
Tundra, taiga, glacier, permafrost, wildlife, North-America’s tallest mountain – you name it, Denali has it all!
number 3 : Hiking the Harding Icefield
The Harding Icefield hike on Kenai Peninsula is one of the most spectacular hikes I have ever done. It left me amazed and full of gratitude.
To read about what else we were up to in the last frontier check out our post Denali to Kenai that sums up all our Alaska posts.
Which Alaskan Adventures would make your Top 3 list?
What is up next you say? The answer is Yellowstone. We spent 3 weeks in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park in September this fall and can’t wait to share the photos and amazing experiences with you.
Adventure 69°North 
Well… just stunning….thanks for sharing the adventure. Merry New Year.
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Thanks a bunch!
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So cool, Inger! Kayaking under the glacier looks like it was an amazing experience! Thank you for the Alaska series. So many great memories for Diana and I. 🙂
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Thanks for following along and thanks for all you awesome comments along the way. Much appreciated:)
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Great series!
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Wonderful sunsets, your photos are beautiful.
Thank you for sharing. Beautiful end of the year.
Hervé
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Much appreciated Hervé! 🙂
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Yellowstone, its about 4 hours from here but we have not been there for many years. My wife’s cousin has a cattle ranch north of Gardner and thats about as far as we get. We try to get to Glacier NP for the hiking. Time well worth spent. I have enjoyed the photos from Alaska and look forward to Yellowstone/Tetons photos. Jim
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Thanks Jim! I can definitely see that Glacier has more to offer than Yellowstone of you like summits and mountains lakes (and I do). We did some hikes in Yellowstone, but they are quite different than Glacier and here in the Canadian Rockies. But I absolutely loved the wildlife and thermal features in Yellowstone. Quite spectacular.
Seems like I am not able to find your blog Jim. There is no link in your profile. Would you be able to leave a link here under comments please?
Thanks for stopping by!
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Inger, here is the web address, http://lightthroughthelens.com/. Yellowstone is unique and Glacier is special. Its actually called Glacier Waterton International Peace Park. You could hike from Waterton to Glacier. The western side of Glacier is our favorite area, rough roads so it keeps many tourists away. have a great day. Jim
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Loved learning about your Alaskan adventure and look forward to your posts on Yellowstone and the Tetons. We hope to explore this area of Wyoming soon. Wishing you an adventure filled 2016 🙂
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Thanks Ingrid! I was sure you guys had already explored every nook and cranny of Yellowstone in your RV. I am happy to share some photos from the area with you. It was a very inspiring place to visit. All the best for 2016 to you too!
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Astounding photos! I think I hear National Geographic knocking on your door.
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Thanks a bunch Sue! 🙂
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Unbelievable…..
What stunning views and read , Inger!
I can’t wait to see your photos on the two National Parks……
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment – much appreciated! 🙂
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This has been a beautiful series. Thank you!
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Thank you for your sweet comment and for following along! 🙂
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Hi Inger Thousand and more thanks for all the beauty you show us every time.Magical photography
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Thank you so much! You are always so sweet to take time to stop by and leave a comment:)
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What an amazing adventure you had! Look forward to reading about Yellowstone.
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Thank you so much Darlene! I can’t wait to go though all our Yellowstone photos and start processing them:) Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment.
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Can’t wait to read your notes on Yellowstone! Been thinking about going there myself, so You will help us decide! ☺
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You should visit Yellowstone for sure, you will not regret. It is amazing to see the the wildlife and the thermal features up close. You can decide yourself when I get to posting some photos:)
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This was a great ride and I’m looking Yellowstone and Grand Teton. You do pick the coolest places.
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Thanks a bunch Lyle! Yellowstone was a ride! Can’t wait to share the trip:) Thanks for stopping by!
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Beautiful views from the kyak. What camera did you use? Captures the light nicely.
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Thank you so much for your sweet comment! The light was beautiful this day so I think any camera would do, but I think this one was captured with an Olympus OMD EM-1.
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Is that vantage the Coastal Trail, near Westchester Lagoon? Nice evening shot indeed!
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Thanks Rudy! That one is captured from Kenai Peninsula – somewhere along Kalifornsky Road. We had amazing sunsets almost every evening – magical:)
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Looks like a fantastic adventure! Nature up there is absolutely stunning, hope to experince it some day!
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Thank you so much! I would have to agree – I fell in love with Alaska! The nature was just breath taking:)
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Wonderful photos of what must have been an unforgettable trip. Well done, Inger. 🙂
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Thank you so much Frank! This was an adventure of a lifetime:)
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Already looking forward to hearing all about your Yellowstone adventure. Have a Happy New Year!
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Thank you and wishing you a Happy New Year as well! 🙂
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Otroligt vackra bilder, Inger. Just…. wow… 😀
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Tusen takk for så utrolig hyggelig kommentar. Jeg smiler fra øre til øre:)
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Thanks so much, Inger, for sharing these extraordinary places with us. I have thoroughly enjoyed each post and your photos, memories, experiences really made these beautiful places on earth come alive.
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Thank you so much for following along Jet. I have appreciated all your thoughtful comments and always look forward to your visits:)
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Woo hoo: what great sunsets.
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Thanks Steve – every evening there was a new one even more beautiful than the previous. Spectacular!
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Love your top 3! Playing at the edge of a tidewater glacier definitely makes my top 3 as well – in my case it was a rowboat at Columbia Glacier. I had so much fun that Seth got the rowboat this year when we were playing in the polar pack ice, and I sailed the big boat while he took photos – that was one of the biggest highlights! Wildlife also makes my top 3, for sure, whether in Denali or elsewhere!
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Thanks a bunch Ellen! There are so many things that could be on a top 3 list from Alaska, but being on the water surrounded by ice was just such thrill! 🙂 And Denali….ahhh…don’t get me started. Loved it! Thanks for stopping by:)
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Just wondering what’s next. Not much can top this series for gorgeousness!
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Thanks for following along Emilie! I have appreciated your visits and comment. Next up is Yellowstone. Have you been there yet?
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Wow! your Alaska series is stunning have always wanted to go there and these photos are a testament as to why. Simply beautiful.
Kath.
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Thank you so much for your sweet comment Kath! There is so much to see and explore in Alaska – I have only captured a small part:) Thanks a bunch for following along!
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Inger, thank you for this amazing series – the photography is as always stunning and brings the magic of your adventures alive.
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Thank you so much Annika, much appreciated! 🙂
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I truly enjoyed your Alaska series, Inger. I inspired me to sign up for a hiking trip in Alaska. I will be up there this summer for a week. Absolutely stoked!! Thanks for your stunning photos! Happy New Year!
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I truly enjoyed your Alaska series, Inger. I inspired me to sign up for a hiking trip in Alaska. I will be up there this summer for a week. Absolutely stoked!! Thanks for your stunning photos! Happy New Year!
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That is GREAT! I am so stoked to hear this and very happy to have inspired you! You will love it I am sure. I can’t wait to read about it all in your blog – too bad I have to wait for about 6 months! 🙂 Wish you a happy new year as well and all the best for 2016!
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Thanks for sharing – your virtual looks fantastic! Bye.Kamila
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Thank you so much Kamila, much appreciated!
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You have put Alaska at the top of my list. Wonderful blog, thank you. Best to you in the New Year!
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I am happy to have inspired you to put Alaska up there! You won’t regret:) Thanks for your awesome comment Caroline! 🙂
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Wow, Inger this is such an awesome post. Should have known with the title being “Alaskan Sunset” that it would be special ~ a beautiful way to bring in the New Year. Favorite shot, however, is the 2nd ~ a smile to melt the cold. The best to you with your writing and photography in the New Year. Cheers to a great 2016.
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Thank you so much Randall! And thanks for following along in 2015. I have appreciated all your visits and thoughtful comments. Happy New Year and all the best for 2016!
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Your photos are great!
I wish you peaceful and happy 2016 – full of adventures.
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Thank you so much Truels! A Happy New Year and cheers to a 2016 of adventures! 🙂
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Alaska is the best! (I’m Alaskan 😉 ).
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I agree Rob! And I had no idea you’re from Alaska:) Why did you ever leave?
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I was out there when I was a kid. I’m Native to the area (Juneau) actually, I am what is called “Tlingit”. I haven’t been back in ages, but will make my way up there again one of these days.
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Oh Yellowstone, you will love it over there ! Beautiful pictures, as always !
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And I did love Yellowstone! What an amazing place:)
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Over all ready?! haha! I got so caught up in all your wonderful adventures, Inger, and loved the photographs that you and your husband captured. Looking forward to more 🙂
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I felt the same way – it was over too soon!! 🙂
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Awesome pics and experiences. Alaska is on my bucketlist too.
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Thank you so much! I miss Alaska:)
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Stunning it is
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Thank you so much!! 🙂
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What a freezing bliss, Inger. I am so glad you paid me a visit and thus made it possible for me to find your site. Beautiful adventure and gorgeous images.
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment Paula! Alaska was such an adventure – I really hope I get the chance to go back again. I guess it is all about priorities:)
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