Short trip around the town of Seward in Alaska. A next door neighbor to the wilderness of Kenai Fjords, Seward offers a great deal of natural beauty and solitude. Enjoy the views!
Nice to see you visiting in the fall, my favorite time here. I keep telling people it's the best time to come... I chose to live in Seward a number of years ago, and I'm still in love with it! You gotta love nature or go crazy here though...
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Hi Maria! Glad to see a comment from a local. You are lucky to have settled in Seward, it's a great place to live, pretty unique for the States.
@@positronikissI mean September and most of October, when most things close down. it is always hit or miss with the weather here, any month (spring is the sunniest, probably). The seas do get rough in the fall, but we don't seem to have more rainy days per se... Plus, there's a pocket of warm, sunny and extremely quiet (which are rare) days almost every year at September-October border, when the water is glass and the vegetation splits into many colors instead of one...
@ He's buying over by Homer on the other side. We've been to Seward and it's beautiful tranquil nice village. I'll be fishing Russian River this year and staying up there for awhile. Come back to lower 48 in September to fish salmon run in Pulaski, N.Y.
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@@philcarroll7437 You are a heck of a lucky guy, Phil! I know a lot of Alaska residents are snowbirds, guess you'll have the best of both worlds.
@ yes, I'm retired from injury in logging business. I can at least fish a bit and sit and relax and take it all in before my day!! I love nature, especially after spending my entire life in the woods. I still go to the woods for photos and peace!!
Geeez! If it looks that beautiful in the fall, it just makes think you of Seward in the summer months. 😍
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It is pretty busy in Seward in summer, not as laid back as in the fall. But I don't know what it was like in summer 2020 though with all the cruises cancelled.
Morgan, Hate to tell you but Canada screwed us over again! They aren’t allowing cruise ships through there coast, and all major cruise ships bound for Alaska have to pass through Canada waters, no cruise ships in Seward again! It’s killing all small coastal Alaska towns that rely on tourists. I would try next year, some advice, start applying right after December, companies want there summer crews set as early as possible, rather then waiting until spring. By the way, I live in Seward, been in tourism up here many years. Just trying to give you a heads up.😉👍
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@@troyottosen8722 Hey Troy, so glad to see a comment from a Seward local! Correct me if I'm wrong, but smaller cruise vessels under the American flag are exempt from making a stop in Canadian ports and will be sailing to Alaska this year? Of course those vessels are much smaller (about 100 passengers or less) but anyway it gives an opportunity to explore Alaskan southern shore. Not sure about the prices though, which may be a different challenge.
@ , How ironic you mentioned this! You are correct, but the smaller ships like you said, approx 100 pax or less won’t go all the way to Seward not only because of distance, but the main reason is once you leave the northernmost part of southeast inside passage at Sitka, you have nothing but open ocean crossing, and no ports to hide at or even sheltered bays until prince William sound!😉. Small world, I worked on a 145 ft max 32 passenger small cruise ship all over southeast AK on 9 day cruises, I was our naturalist, what an awesome time! Seward is obviously slow now, nice and relaxing though, not that cold, sure beautiful on a clear day with the fresh snow on the mountains though!😉👍
Yay, our hometown! You did a great job capturing the pace of a fall day in Seward AK. Next time you are passing through let us know, you need some summer epic mountain shots and we can show you where to go to get them!
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Glad you liked it! I will certainly reach out next time, been in Seward a few times. Love it!
Hello, new to your channel and great video! I do have one question. How much is the Cost of Living there in apartments and would it be cost efficient to bring a car from the lower 48 or purchase one there? I got hired to work in Seward, Alaska and I need as much help as I can get to make a transition. Thank you!
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Hi Frank Zappa! I can't really comment on the cost of living -- apart that it is very obviously higher than in the lower 48 after speaking with the locals. As for the car, you can ship it via the ferry -- Alaska Marine Highway -- from Seattle, but sailing to Seward from the mainland is pretty expensive and (depending where you live) you'll need to get to the North West first. Another option is to drive to Seward in your car, this way you don't have to jump in the car market in Alaska and deal with the rentals in a meantime. But that's only if you have like a week to get there one way, or longer if you're further away from the Pacific Northwest. Interesting problems to solve! Take care.
Your videos are stunning. Do you have a post describing what you use? We live in Juneau now and are dying to find a great camera to film like this!
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So glad you liked the videos! I saw Juneau only briefly but was so impressed with all its beauty! I don't have an active blog to describe the equipment, in 2021 to shoot videos like this I would perhaps think of a Sony camera (e.g. A7 III) with a longer zoom lens ( 24-240 mm ). Sony RX10 is also great and is more budget conscious, as are any bridge cameras like Nikon P1000 or Panasonic FZ1000 (seen this one used for about $400). It's really how much you're ready to put in your equipment, sky is the limit. Another thing you need no matter what is a steady tripod. When you start filming, please let me know if you don't forget by then, would love to check it out! Cheers.
@ thank you so much for the reply! That was very thoughtful of you. The minute I took photos here with my Samsung phone I realized I was going to need a nice camera and a decent drone to capture any of the beauty here. I'm hoping a Mavic Air 2 will do me well and then to find a decent dslr between $600-900. I would love to put out some videos half as beautiful as yours for our families back home to watch!
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@@alaskanadventures5865 Thank you again! If video is your primary goal, I'd look at mirrorless instead of dslr. Most modern mirrorless cameras give you in-built stabilization when shooting videos, meaning you'll have much less shakes when shooting handheld. And a lot of them are weather sealed - so you're never worrying about an odd raindrop getting on the camera and ruining it. I learned that the 'no worry' aspect is one of the most important: when you're at ease, relaxed, you let yourself be you, you see more things and take better pictures. So find something that is easy to carry, can survive moisture and not taking much of your adventure budget and you'll be good to go!
Hi there, I was wondering if there is a Russian presence within Seward. Not actual Russians, but locals with that heritage or people that spoke the language. I'm learning Russian for literary purposes mostly and plan on moving to Alaska in the near future, ideally in a small coastal town surrounded by fjords and mountains. Seward is one of my favorite options and if a decent amount of people spoke Russian it would only make it that much sweeter.
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I'm sure you can find folks with that ethnic origin within Seward, but if that is specifically what you're looking for, search for Razdolna and Voznesenka near Homer, that's where they still speak an old pre-revolutionary dialect of Russian. Also there's a town of Ninilchik not too far away from Homer, but it looked to me as only the cultural remnants are there.
There’s a historical Russian presence of the area, from the very naming of the Resurrection Bay to the location of a shipyard in colonial times. However, unlike places such as Ninilchik, Kenai, Seldovia, Nanwalek & Kodiak, there are no Eastern Orthodox churches in Seward.
U should always include time of the year range of the video to give viewers and planners a more concise idea of what to expect for given weeks of the months.
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I have been stalked by someone for years and try to minimize what personal details I post publicly, sorry. This video was shot in late September. You can reach out and I'll share what I know about the weather, services availability off season etc if you're interested.
But yanking the line that hard, all ya gonna get is what yer gonna see! yer lure go sailing by at altitude! Now maybe a fish will jump that high? naw they gonna think ufo.
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My wife and I were there last year. Such a beautiful little town. The Sealife Center was amazing.
Nice to see you visiting in the fall, my favorite time here. I keep telling people it's the best time to come...
I chose to live in Seward a number of years ago, and I'm still in love with it! You gotta love nature or go crazy here though...
Hi Maria! Glad to see a comment from a local. You are lucky to have settled in Seward, it's a great place to live, pretty unique for the States.
Fall over Summer for hiking, camping and kayaking Maria? Iant there lots of rain in september? Or you mean Oct?
@@positronikissI mean September and most of October, when most things close down.
it is always hit or miss with the weather here, any month (spring is the sunniest, probably). The seas do get rough in the fall, but we don't seem to have more rainy days per se... Plus, there's a pocket of warm, sunny and extremely quiet (which are rare) days almost every year at September-October border, when the water is glass and the vegetation splits into many colors instead of one...
@@mariaveter88 def autumn is so pretty!!
Thank you.
Wow so peaceful and beautiful 🤩
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Can't wait until my son buys his house down that way. Nice fishing village.
Fisherman's paradise, true! But real estate there must be crazy expensive. I wish you and your son the best of luck!
@ He's buying over by Homer on the other side. We've been to Seward and it's beautiful tranquil nice village. I'll be fishing Russian River this year and staying up there for awhile. Come back to lower 48 in September to fish salmon run in Pulaski, N.Y.
@@philcarroll7437 You are a heck of a lucky guy, Phil! I know a lot of Alaska residents are snowbirds, guess you'll have the best of both worlds.
@ yes, I'm retired from injury in logging business. I can at least fish a bit and sit and relax and take it all in before my day!! I love nature, especially after spending my entire life in the woods. I still go to the woods for photos and peace!!
@365 Days of Rainwear He's on ship 8 months a year so I bet he'll enjoy some drinks. I'll be fishing and relaxing.
Look at the work of God’s hands.......absolutely beautiful place.
Agree 100%!
Arguably America’s most beautiful town.
One of the Top 10 for sure. I just wish it won't get spoiled by the masses.
Geeez! If it looks that beautiful in the fall, it just makes think you of Seward in the summer months. 😍
It is pretty busy in Seward in summer, not as laid back as in the fall. But I don't know what it was like in summer 2020 though with all the cruises cancelled.
Beautiful 💕💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you! Cheers!
I’m hoping to get a seasonal job in Seward for this summer, can’t wait to be there!
Good luck! It's an amazing place to live, even if only for a season. Can't even imagine what it's like in winter...
You’r right, dad
Morgan, Hate to tell you but Canada screwed us over again! They aren’t allowing cruise ships through there coast, and all major cruise ships bound for Alaska have to pass through Canada waters, no cruise ships in Seward again! It’s killing all small coastal Alaska towns that rely on tourists. I would try next year, some advice, start applying right after December, companies want there summer crews set as early as possible, rather then waiting until spring. By the way, I live in Seward, been in tourism up here many years. Just trying to give you a heads up.😉👍
@@troyottosen8722 Hey Troy, so glad to see a comment from a Seward local! Correct me if I'm wrong, but smaller cruise vessels under the American flag are exempt from making a stop in Canadian ports and will be sailing to Alaska this year? Of course those vessels are much smaller (about 100 passengers or less) but anyway it gives an opportunity to explore Alaskan southern shore. Not sure about the prices though, which may be a different challenge.
@ , How ironic you mentioned this! You are correct, but the smaller ships like you said, approx 100 pax or less won’t go all the way to Seward not only because of distance, but the main reason is once you leave the northernmost part of southeast inside passage at Sitka, you have nothing but open ocean crossing, and no ports to hide at or even sheltered bays until prince William sound!😉. Small world, I worked on a 145 ft max 32 passenger small cruise ship all over southeast AK on 9 day cruises, I was our naturalist, what an awesome time! Seward is obviously slow now, nice and relaxing though, not that cold, sure beautiful on a clear day with the fresh snow on the mountains though!😉👍
Yay, our hometown! You did a great job capturing the pace of a fall day in Seward AK. Next time you are passing through let us know, you need some summer epic mountain shots and we can show you where to go to get them!
Glad you liked it! I will certainly reach out next time, been in Seward a few times. Love it!
Awesome video!
Glad you enjoyed it :)
I LOVE Seward, I need to drive down in the spring.
I'm so enchanted, would love to drive down in every season, pretty sure it's always amazing.
I love this! I'm just starting to put together more Alaska videos! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Teresa, would love to see your videos of Alaska for sure!
Beautiful Place 😍
Glad to see you liked it!
I used to live there as a kid. When I arrived there was no Safeway or that big blue hotel. Beautiful place and I want to visit it again one day.
Great memories! Wonder what the life was like in Seward before Safeway and the cruise lines.
@ Before safeway there was a store called Eagle and it was located where the parking lot is now.
i love your channel!
Thank you, Katie! Delighted to see you like it.
My wife is in the process of getting a Correctional officers job in Seward and i can't wait !
Hopefully you're there by now!
Que lindo me encanta tus videos de Alaska lo siento por no hablar inglés saludos desde spain
Gracias por ver! Saludos a España! :)
@ gracias amigo 👍👍👍👍👍
Really nice beautiful video, Go Seahawks
Thank you, Wild Mountain Bear! Glad you enjoyed it
Love the no music and no commentary. Watching in Ireland and fingers crossed the mount marathon race will take place this year.
@@wideawake914 Wanted to capture it unspoiled and no music no commentary suits it best. Hello to Ireland, hope you guys stay safe!
Hello, new to your channel and great video!
I do have one question. How much is the Cost of Living there in apartments and would it be cost efficient to bring a car from the lower 48 or purchase one there? I got hired to work in Seward, Alaska and I need as much help as I can get to make a transition. Thank you!
Hi Frank Zappa! I can't really comment on the cost of living -- apart that it is very obviously higher than in the lower 48 after speaking with the locals. As for the car, you can ship it via the ferry -- Alaska Marine Highway -- from Seattle, but sailing to Seward from the mainland is pretty expensive and (depending where you live) you'll need to get to the North West first. Another option is to drive to Seward in your car, this way you don't have to jump in the car market in Alaska and deal with the rentals in a meantime. But that's only if you have like a week to get there one way, or longer if you're further away from the Pacific Northwest. Interesting problems to solve! Take care.
Your videos are stunning. Do you have a post describing what you use? We live in Juneau now and are dying to find a great camera to film like this!
So glad you liked the videos! I saw Juneau only briefly but was so impressed with all its beauty! I don't have an active blog to describe the equipment, in 2021 to shoot videos like this I would perhaps think of a Sony camera (e.g. A7 III) with a longer zoom lens ( 24-240 mm ). Sony RX10 is also great and is more budget conscious, as are any bridge cameras like Nikon P1000 or Panasonic FZ1000 (seen this one used for about $400). It's really how much you're ready to put in your equipment, sky is the limit. Another thing you need no matter what is a steady tripod.
When you start filming, please let me know if you don't forget by then, would love to check it out! Cheers.
@ thank you so much for the reply! That was very thoughtful of you. The minute I took photos here with my Samsung phone I realized I was going to need a nice camera and a decent drone to capture any of the beauty here. I'm hoping a Mavic Air 2 will do me well and then to find a decent dslr between $600-900. I would love to put out some videos half as beautiful as yours for our families back home to watch!
@@alaskanadventures5865 Thank you again! If video is your primary goal, I'd look at mirrorless instead of dslr. Most modern mirrorless cameras give you in-built stabilization when shooting videos, meaning you'll have much less shakes when shooting handheld. And a lot of them are weather sealed - so you're never worrying about an odd raindrop getting on the camera and ruining it. I learned that the 'no worry' aspect is one of the most important: when you're at ease, relaxed, you let yourself be you, you see more things and take better pictures. So find something that is easy to carry, can survive moisture and not taking much of your adventure budget and you'll be good to go!
👍
Hi there, I was wondering if there is a Russian presence within Seward. Not actual Russians, but locals with that heritage or people that spoke the language. I'm learning Russian for literary purposes mostly and plan on moving to Alaska in the near future, ideally in a small coastal town surrounded by fjords and mountains. Seward is one of my favorite options and if a decent amount of people spoke Russian it would only make it that much sweeter.
I'm sure you can find folks with that ethnic origin within Seward, but if that is specifically what you're looking for, search for Razdolna and Voznesenka near Homer, that's where they still speak an old pre-revolutionary dialect of Russian. Also there's a town of Ninilchik not too far away from Homer, but it looked to me as only the cultural remnants are there.
There’s a historical Russian presence of the area, from the very naming of the Resurrection Bay to the location of a shipyard in colonial times.
However, unlike places such as Ninilchik, Kenai, Seldovia, Nanwalek & Kodiak, there are no Eastern Orthodox churches in Seward.
U should always include time of the year range of the video to give viewers and planners a more concise idea of what to expect for given weeks of the months.
I have been stalked by someone for years and try to minimize what personal details I post publicly, sorry. This video was shot in late September. You can reach out and I'll share what I know about the weather, services availability off season etc if you're interested.
@ thx Sergey! Thats crazy....stalked online you mean? Wtf...awesome clips at any rate. Great sequences and shots.
if you ever open up a vacancy for a travel buddy, I’ll be the first one to apply
This may be the most fundamental compliment I have ever received online :) Thank you so much!
@ you’re very welcome! I’m serious though🙃
You seem to have a russian name, i wonder what's your family history. I myself are from Russia. Hello from Latvia!
I am ethnically Russian but been living in Texas and call Texas home for decades now.
Great video here, loved it except for the salmon snagger P.O.S!
Don't care that it's legal ,still rubs me the wrong way .
I hear you!
Where the heck did these guy's learn to fish? yanking the pole that hard aint gonna land ya crap!
oops no disrespect intended.
But yanking the line that hard, all ya gonna get is what yer gonna see! yer lure go sailing by at altitude! Now maybe a fish will jump that high? naw they gonna think ufo.
Words of a man with a wealth of experience :)
You got here because of Lydia Jacoby.
Haha, I got there a bit before I heard about Lydia Jacoby!