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Alaska Uncovered PodcastGoing deeper in Fairbanks with Fairbanks Folk SchoolText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Kelsey Bearden Eagan joins Jennie to talk about programs visitors can take part in with the Fairbanks Folk School as well as her favorite places to go and things to do in Fairbanks.The Folk SchoolJoin the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything!Book an Alaska planning session with JennieSign up for Jennie's free weekly email newsletter - Alaska Insider
2026-03-0334 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastWhy is whale watching in Juneau so incredible?Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Long time Juneau residents and whale watchers Jamie Letterman and Ben Rubenstein sit down with Jennie to talk about why whale watching in Juneau is so incredible and their other favorite things to do in Juneau.Save 10% on Juneau Lighthouse Tours (and awesome whale watching) with the code: alaskauncoveredJoin the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything!Book an Alaska planning session with JennieSign...
2026-02-2441 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastRenting an RV to explore Alaska and the Yukon with Rolf and Irene MeyerText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Rolf and Irene Meyer sit down with Jennie to talk about how to decide if an RV rental is right for you as well as some of their favorite places to travel with an RV in in Alaska and the Yukon.GoNorth RV and Car Rental (use code GONOA for a mileage package)Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything!Book an Alaska planning session with...
2026-02-1754 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastBest ways to experience Skagway with Jaime BrickerText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Life long Skagway resident Jaime Bricker joins Jennie to talk about all the best things to do in Skagway - whether you've got a day on a cruise or are considering a detour off the Alaska highway. We talk about the best things to do exploring on your own as well as some wonderful tours.Skagway Visitor GuideJoin the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything!Book...
2026-02-1040 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastMaking your own way in Seward and Anchorage with Salted RootsText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)KellyAnn and Matt from Salted Roots come on the podcast to share their story of building unique accommodations in Alaska in Seward and Anchorage and their local insight into both places.Salted Roots (use code PODCAST to save 10%)Come to Alaska with Jennie and Jay in June (all the details here)Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything!Book an Alaska planning...
2026-02-0345 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastExploring Girdwood with Cadence MaddoxText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Cadence Maddox from Girdwood joins Jennie to talk about her favorite things to do in Girdwood as well as about getting up in helicopters for an unforgettable adventure in Alaska.Save 10% on your helicopter tour with Alpine Air with code PODCAST10Come to Alaska with Jennie and Jay in June (all the details here)Join the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything!Book...
2026-01-2740 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastBrown Bear Viewing in Juneau with Peter NaveText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie sits down with Peter Nave, a born and raised Juneau resident and owner of Wild Coast Excursions in Juneau to talk about the brown bear viewing excursions. Wild Coast Excursions - bear viewing in JuneauCome to Alaska with Jennie and Jay in June (all the details here)Sign up for Jennie's free weekly email newsletter - Alaska InsiderJoin the Alaska P...
2026-01-2042 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastWhere should I book my tour to support small and local Alaska Tour Companies? Behind the Scenes with Kierre, Mandy and JennieText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie is joined by small Alaska business owners Kierre Childers and Mandy Garcia to spill the tea about how things work behind the scenes at a small locally owned tour company and how it works when you book through an online travel agency (TripAdvisor or Expedia, for example). Thank you to this week's sponsor, Avens Alaska!Salmonberry Tours (Mandy's company)Revel Treks and Tours (Kierre's company)Support the s...
2026-01-0642 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastHow Jennie can help you with your Alaska trip in 2026 and BeyondText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Authentic Alaska - Jennie and Jay's small group tour in June 2026Sign up for Jennie's free weekly email newsletter - Alaska InsiderJoin the Alaska Planning Club on Patreon and ask me anything!Book an Alaska planning session with JennieHave Jennie plan your trip for youJennie's digital workshops and planners (save 10% with code: podcast)Follow Jennie on Instagram...
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The Washington State Hiking PodcastWhat do you want from us in 2026 + Best November hikesText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig want your ideas for the podcast in 2026+ what to know about November hiking in Washington state and some of Jennie's favorite hikes for NovemberCraig’s hiking guidebooks Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspirationJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideCraig’s Hike of the WeekCraig’s websiteFollow Jenn...
2025-11-0618 minAlaska Uncovered Podcast7 Epic Day trips from AnchorageText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie shares why staying in Anchorage and doing day trips hits all the Alaska boxes and is a budget friendly way to visit. Whether you're planning a trip to Anchorage or just have a day or two there, Jennie covers some great ways to spend a day based in the city.All the Alaska Uncovered Podcast listener discountsJoin the Alaska Uncovered Planning Club!
2025-10-2124 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastWinging it on a road trip to Alaska with three teenagers with Bethany Graham (Traveler Stories Series)Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Long time listener Bethany Graham joins Jennie to share about her 9 week road trip to Alaska with her husband, three teenagers and minimal planning.Join the Alaska Uncovered Planning Club on PatreonSnug Harbor OutpostGet on Jennie's Alaska Insider Newsletter email listShop Jennie's Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a...
2025-10-0744 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastNorthern lights chasing demystified with Steve BusbyText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Aurora expert and guide Steve Busby returns to the podcast for a conversation with Jennie about the northern lights and myths and realities for aurora chasing in Alaska.Book Greatland Adventures northern lights tours in Anchorage and Fairbanks (use code alaskauncovered10 to save 10%)Join the Alaska Uncovered Planning Club! Get on Jennie's Alaska Insider Newsletter email list
2025-09-091h 04Alaska Uncovered PodcastGold mining as a teenager in the 1970s in Nome with Mike Martinson (Alaska Stories Series)Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie’s colleague Mike Martinson joins Jennie to share about his teenage and young adult years gold mining in Nome.Join the Alaska Uncovered Planning Club! Get on my Alaska Insider Newsletter email listShop all Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries Book a planning session with Jennie
2025-09-0239 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastJennie's trip to Kodiak IslandText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie shares about her recent trip to Kodiak and how to decide if adding Kodiak to your itinerary is right for you.Sign up for Jennie's Alaska Insider Email newsletterAlutiiq MuseumShop all Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesFollow Jennie on InstagramSupport Alaska Uncovered on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberSupport the show
2025-07-0119 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastTraveler Stories Series: Al and Carla Visit Every Alaska (and US) National ParkText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie interviews Al about his and Carla's quest to visit all the US National Parks, including their three trips to visit all 8 Alaska National ParksGet Jennie's brand new on demand workshop - How to Visit All 8 of Alaska's National Parks (30% off through Friday 4/25 with code PARKS30)Get on Jennie's email listInsureMyTrip (Jennie's preferred travel insurance)Support Alaska Uncovered on Patreon as a...
2025-04-2457 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastWhat will Visiting Alaska's National Parks in 2025 be like?Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Jennie shares what to expect while visiting Alaska's National Parks and other federal lands in 2025 along with her editorial approach for Get Jennie's brand new on demand workshop - How to Visit All 8 of Alaska's National Parks (30% off through Friday 4/25 with code PARKS30)Get on Jennie's email listInsureMyTrip (Jennie's preferred travel insurance)Support Alaska Uncovered on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber
2025-04-2318 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastThe Best Hikes in Oregon with Matt Wastradowski and Adam SawyerText us your questions to answer on a future episodeHello neighbors! Jennie and Craig’s friends Matt Wastrodowski and Adam Sawyer, both Oregon hiking guide book authors, join Jennie to share their Top 5 hikes in Oregon. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip (no account or commitment needed)Adam’s Substack - Collecting SunsetsMatt’s newsletter - 1,859 Love Letters to OregonAdam’s Books - Hiki...
2025-03-0554 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastA 16 year old’s birthday dream - the Lahtinen Family’s trip to Alaska (Traveler stories series)Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Heather, one of Jennie’s 2024 clients, joins Jennie to share about their family adventure in Alaska to celebrate her son’s 16th birthday. We talk about how they decided where to go, how much they spent and all about Evan’s backcountry adventure!Unalaska Visitor's Bureau - Our February sponsor! Learn more about them in Episode 38 (December 2023)Go Hike Alaska (Matt’s company that Evan went wit...
2025-02-051h 10The Washington State Hiking PodcastWashington’s Best Winter WaterfallsText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite winter waterfall hikes around Washington State.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Craig’s hiking guidebooksJennie’s hike planner and Seattle seasonal hiking guideGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration
2025-01-2216 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastThings to do in Talkeetna with Sarah LorethText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Year round Talkeetna resident Sarah Loreth joins Jennie to share her favorite things to do in Talkeetna year round.Get a 10% discount at K2 Aviation (Denali Flightseeing) and Rust’s Flying Service (Lake Clark, Katmai and beyond from Anchorage) with code: alaskauncoveredGet on Jennie’s email listJennie’s Alaska Itinerary quiz
2025-01-2229 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastSustainable Tourism: Building Community in Juneau with Elizabeth ArnettText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)How does a town of 30,000 people accommodate 1.6 million cruise ship visitors each summer? Elizabeth Arnett, Administrator of Tourism Best Management Practices in Juneau, sits down with Jennie and Jay to talk about Juneau’s journey to keep Juneau an amazing place to live while welcoming the world.Get on Jennie’s email listJennie’s Alaska Itinerary quiz (also gets you on my email list)...
2025-01-1555 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastPlanning your 2025 trip to Alaska (Episode 100!)Text us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)In this special 100th episode of the podcast, Jennie and Jay reflect on their favorite moments of the first 100 episodes and Jennie gives her best pro tips for your 2025 Alaska trip.This episode is sponsored by Visit Haines. Thank you, Visit Haines!Book a trip planning session with JennieShop all Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries
2025-01-0829 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest snowshoeing hikes near SeattleText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares her favorite snowshoeing hikes near Seattle with some important updates to snowshoeing access at Snoqualmie Pass for 2024-25Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Jennie's Seattle Seasonal Hiking GuideGet on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration! Jennie’s free monthly newsletterNor...
2024-12-0419 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastWhat we have in our packs for fall and winter hikingText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig share what they each carry in their packs in fall and winter to stay safe, warm and dry.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration...
2024-11-1315 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastCruising Glaciers in Prince William Sound on the 26 Glacier CruiseText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Scott and Tom from Phillips Cruises & Tours join Jennie to talk about getting your fill of glaciers - if that’s possible - on a day trip out of Whittier on the 26 Glacier cruise. A personal favorite of Jennie’s!Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberPhillips Cruises & ToursBook a trip planning session with JennieSh...
2024-11-1355 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest November Hikes in Washington StateText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss the unique parts of November hiking in Washington and share some of their favorites.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration
2024-10-3023 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastHow to Day trip to Lake Clark National Park from AnchorageText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberBook here for 10% off any Rust’s flight (use code alaskauncovered)Book here for 10% any K2 Aviation Denali flightseeing tour (use code alaskauncovered)Rust’s Flying ServiceJennie’s article about day tripping to Lake Clark National Park from Anchorage
2024-10-2339 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastLarch hikes that aren’t super hardText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares her four favorite larch hikes in Washington that aren’t as steep or as long as some of the most famous ones.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode!Get on Jennie’s email list for weekly seasonal hiking inspiration!
2024-09-2508 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastThe Best Fall Hikes in Washington StateText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig talk about their favorite hikes in Washington State for seeing larches, alpine berry bushes in all colors, vine maples as well as aspens and birches in Eastern Washington.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode!Get...
2024-09-1828 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastMellow Big Payoff Summer Hikes in Washington StateText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares her favorite hikes with big payoffs (views, wildflowers, cold water) without too much sweating and climbing, perfect for a mellow day in midsummer.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode!Jennie’s article about Entiat Falls/Silver Fa...
2024-07-3110 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest Summer Hikes in Washington StateText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite hikes for the peak of summer in Washington - beyond the ones you’ve heard a million times before with wildflowers and viewsSupport the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode!Ge...
2024-07-0340 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastThe best restaurants and food in Anchorage with Sourdough Dan MorrisText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Sourdough Dan Morris of Alaskan Sites and Bites joins Jennie to talk about his favorite food and restaurants in the Anchorage area.Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriber Shop all Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and premade itinerariesBook a tour with Alaskan Sites and Bites
2024-06-1232 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBig Green Western Washington forest hikes for MayText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie shares her favorite places to go for the greenest time of the year in the always-green-but-extra-now forests of Western Washington.Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode!Jennie’s article about Margaret’s WayGet...
2024-05-0809 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest Washington Waterfall hikes (Waterfalls Part 2)Text us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite waterfall hikes in part two of the waterfall series. This includes waterfall hikes around Washington except on the Olympic Peninsula and the Columbia River Gorge which we covered in earlier episodes. Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode!
2024-05-0119 minThe Washington State Hiking PodcastBest Waterfall hikes on the Olympic PeninsulaText us your questions to answer on a future episodeJennie and Craig discuss their favorite waterfall hikes on the Olympic Peninsula, perfect for spring!Support the Washington State Hiking Podcast with a tip to keep the ad free content coming! (no account or commitment needed)Leave Jennie and Craig a voice memo to answer in a future episode!Jennie’s favorite waterfall hikes in Olympic National ParkGet on Jennie’s email list for week...
2024-04-2424 minAlaska Uncovered PodcastHow to Visit Alaska’s National ParksText us your questions to answer on a future episode (if you want me to contact you, please include your email)Support us on Patreon as a free or paid subscriberBook a trip planning session with JennieTake Jennie’s FREE four question quiz to get personalized itinerary recommendations based on your travel styleJennie’s article about planning your Alaska National Parks tripShop all Jennie’s Alaska Travel planners and premade itineraries
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