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This whole Alaska series has been one great video after another. I've said it before, but the A+K video and editing skills are crazy good. I loved the extended views of the salmon working their way upstream.
This is the most stunning and beautiful scenery! You captured it beautifully. Again, you’ve outdone yourselves. Thank you so much for taking us along with you.
Beautiful! The views in Alaska have been breathtaking! What a great adventure y'all had on this day! Mud, Salmon and bears oh my! Loved the tunnel too! How interesting. We always enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your road life with us.
Those zoomed in shots of the glaciers are so well done! Great camera work as always. The tunnel reminds me of this tunnel in Switzerland where you ride in your car on a train! It's kind of terrifying lol
This whole series has been ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I appreciate the content you both put out so much. And the fact you share it so freely is such a blessing.
My husband and I did this trip two years ago. We went through the tunnel going the other way. We cannot believe how wonderful your trip has been and how it reminds us of the fantastic things we did. We want to go back! Thank you for bringing us with you! 😃 I love that you don’t let the fear of bears affect your journey.
You are so much fun! I love your outtakes at the end. The Kona shake! I'm shocked that you just saw your first bear, but glad you did. So fun being on this adventure with you.
Fun and interesting video! I never knew of Whittier until following UTube. I noticed that your A&K is also the postal AK short for Alaska. Appreciate your sharing your travels. Cheers! 🍁🍁
Massachusetts local here! I found your channel when planning my first trip to Hawaii with my family (Now on trip number 5), and then to Portland (Maine). I’ve fallen in love with your content, goofiness, and life. This whole series just makes me so happy (in like a warm and fuzzy kinda way)😀. Thank you both!
Not sure what was the most fun in this video - the shared train and car tunnel, salmon in the stream or Adam feeling around with his foot for his muddy sandal. We loved it all! Thanks for sharing. 😁
Whoa!! Literally just in awe over the beauty of Alaska. Also kinda sad that your AK series is almost done, BUT you two pump out such quality content that you could literally film paint drying and it would still be an amazing/captivating video!
OMG! What an incredible experience! So beautiful and such a great pay off at the end if that trail. With all the berries and salmon I'm surprised there were no bears sharing that trail with you. You guys always make me smile with your videos, so great to travel along with you guys!!
This is one of my favorite videos you both have shared with us. I watched a PBS documentary of Whittier and thought for sure I would love to visit this place the next time I go to Alaska. Yet, you took it to another level with the hikes on trails that were not even discussed on the PBS show. The highlight, yes, was the salmon! Thank you for giving another beautiful view of Alaska
I live in south central AK (Anchorage) and I can say it is usually cloudy and rainy in September, but, when it’s sunny, September in Alaska is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The snow is working it’s way down the mountains, and the fall colors are amazing.
That did look very muddy on the hike. You do a great job capturing the environment and telling a story. We have been on the fence on going to Whitter. From you video it seems like we need to add Whitter to our trip. We plan to be in Alaska from May through early September. I guess we need to find a place to park our 36' Class A and make the trip to Whittier in our towed. You videography is great. What do you use for a drone and cameras?
I was at Whittier and Portage Pass before, Portage Glacier used to have a boat tour that went up to it. You guys got very lucky with hardly no wait to go through the tunnel. Hatcher Pass was a great place I remember too and I look forward to the next video. But one thing- you have not mentioned ice worms. When I was there I heard about ice worms and I thought it was a local fable but one of the glaciers had a sign for ice worms and a local guide pointed them out and sure enough there were these tiny little worms which fed on debris on top of glaciers. I went to one of those ice cream shops later and asked for “ice worm swirl surprise” and got a laugh.
We think Alaska is YOUR state! Between the beautiful hikes and your exceptional videography, photography it’s been so fun to watch. The Salmon WOW!!! I was at Clear AK, 7 hours N of you, in the dark December. I Stayed at a “secret base” that was fully functional connected by tunnels, most who are there, never leave durning the long winters. It was an adventure. Great video guys! ~Cara 😊
LOL, look before you step lest you step on a fish! Yeah I could watch them all day too. Did you guys install new windows in the van? Don't remember those in the back sides? Awesome segment and photography as usual. Each and every view takes your breath away. Do you feel like you've died and gone to heaven?
Another great travelogue to end my slow-paced Sunday! Love how you take time to explain the history behind the places you visit and how you got there - like through that one-lane tunnel. So fascinating! And that cove at the end of the trail - WOW!!! Your aerial shots really showed the beauty of that spot. With those salmon, didn't you just want to reach in and grab one and take it back to eat?? Seems like you seriously could have done that, without even needing your rod! Thanks again for sharing!!
We are originally from Indiana that as full-time RV years We are now Texans cuz that's where our mail comes from. So from one text into another howdy lol. This is another great video from both of you. I'm so sorry that you kept stepping and sinking into the mud. But the two of you are adorable with just how you handle things and how you work with each other and are so authentic. It's definitely worth watching. There is a slew of people that are doing Alaska right now that are RVers and they are all were Whittier the same time. But all showed different perspectives. Two of three which you guys are one of them I preferred. But I love how you show us the nature and the beauty. And I'm excited that you found a bear that was going to be one of my questions as have you seen any bears on this journey so far ? Another great video! Thank you so much for another entertaining show.
That's amazing that you shared the tunnel with trains and you have to turn up like a ferry or plane. The entrance was epic too! The Portage Pass trail looked stunning but the effort of up to go back down sounds brutal. I've done a few of those types of hikes over the summer and it tests the body for sure! The wild berry picking is always fun, never found a salmon berry myself, but we have so many blackberries at this time of year. The trick is to get the ones that are in the sun for most of the day for the sweetness, and high up enough to not be worried about dogs weeing over them! The Emerald Cove Trail looked to have stunning vistas, especially at the end, and the salmon were very cool, but I couldn't have done it with all that mud - not my cup of tea at all! Were the Salmon up there spawning do you know? I've seen it once in Canada and there were SO many - all protected. Crazy to think you guys only saw the first Alaskan bear in this video.
Whittier was such a neat place! And the way to get there was very unique and fun as well. That's a good tip about the dog wee on the berries! We didn't think about that one! 😂 We fully expected to see many more bears during our time here as well!
Absolutely stunning video! The compositions, the colours, everything is just perfect. People like you motivate others to go outside and explore. Congratulations, excellent job!
That looked like a nice salmon. A "True Fisherperson"< take their pole everywhere. Yes those are salmon. They are starting to deteriorate. see the white spots on them. They aren't good to eat but would be fun if you hooked one. Thanks for the beautiful video. The scenery is beautiful.
We visited in 1995. We've been to many national parks. We think the Four Corners area in the southwest may be a close second but AK is THE BEST. Visiting in May is too early - still too much snow / possible avalanches along the Seward Hwy. July and August are some of the wettest months so we visited in mid-June. Fairly dry and the kids aren't out of school yet. Worked for us. Not quite "in season" but things were starting to hum. In high season the road to Seward (there's only one) can get really busy and very slow. Good luck. Get a copy of The Milepost before finishing your plans and plan well in advance.
We rode the train from Anchorage to Seward. Did Kenai Fjords National Park and took the train back to Anchorage. Thanks for showing much in the peninsula that I did not see. The tunnel and the fish was really neat! BEAUTIFUL scenery 👌 😍 ❤️.
If you find any more salmonberries, the yellow ones are ripe, too. VERY GENTLY pull on a berry; if it almost falls off by itself, it’s ready. We pick them on Adak; add a little sugar and water to a couple of cups and cook down til thick and spread on pancakes. Yum!
Every time they drop a vlog, I’m like YAY! Cause there’s no better vloggers in the USA! You know who I’m talking about, A+K! So what are you waiting for, go ahead and press play! Seriously this vlog made me so happy!! I enjoyed every minute of it, mud and all! The tunnel was cool, Emerald Cove AMAZING, views for days! Adam & Katherine, you're the best!
Commercial fished salmon out of Whittier in Prince William sound for 15 years 1978-1993. It’s great tagging along with you guys and seeing my old office again! Already looking forward to next weeks video, hatchers Pass is awesome!
We visited in June 2022. Awesome time. If you get the chance in the future check out Major Marine's Northwestern tour and a hike called Skyline. Love the video. Brought back some great memories.
Love it! Glaciers and salmon and glaciers and..... MUD! That was some serious mud! Epic views. I'd like to go there but not sure Katy would be up for that tunnel.... too long and she doesn't like tunnels. Maybe? Guess we'll see......
Lots of mud! Just wait until the next video too! 😂 There was lots to see on that little trail The tunnel was long, but you’re only in it for under ten minutes each way. If she can handle that she’s in for a real treat over there!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤ because you are taking us along now, Im happily reliving some cherished memories of our "Burch Family Grand Adventures" 2000-2003. It just makes my heart so so happy 😊
Another amazing video. Thanks. When I was in Alaska in 1993, you had to drive your car onto a series of flat cars on the train to ride through the tunnel to Whittier. As you were watching the salmon, I kept thinking to myself: "Do you know who else likes salmon? Bears. Bears like salmon, and salmon in a shallow creek make an easy meal." Good that you didn't encounter any bears along the streams, but saw one as you were driving down the road. As you were eating the berries, I kept going back to the Chris McCandless story (read "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer if you're not familiar) where he mis-identified a plant and ate it and it eventually killed him because he ate something toxic to humans. Yes, I probably worry a bit too much, and that has dampened some of my experiences, but I'm still here to talk about the great ones that I did have. 😂😂
That would be a cool experience with the train car! We were wondering where the bears were on the trail also! I was also scared of that as well! 😂 we did read a tiny bit about what to look for before we went out, but the thought was still there!
Haha, the clip of Adam stepping into sludgy mud! We did the same trail in the rain and muck and it was probably the nastiest hike we've done, but still worth it. Our friend nearly lost a boot to mud suction multiple time! Glad y'all got better weather than us. It was monsoon weather when we stopped in Whittier.
I've watched all your Alaska journey videos. I took a road trip from Fairbanks to Kenai peninsula back in 2009. Went to Portage Glacier, whale watched and saw Orcas and walked up to Exit Glacier. It has receded so much from when I was there. Thank you for this video series and last year I cruised the inside passage whuch was amazing. This makes me want to road trip again. Alaska is so beautiful!!!
I swear your photography and videography skills are un-comparable. Are you certain that you're not employed by some tourism bureau or even as Adam keeps mentioning, the National Geographic Society?! I love the enthusiasm you both have even while going thru all that muck, yuck!
I was wondering when a bear would show up since you were hiking along the bear buffet line😄! Today's Special salmon and berries! Every video I watch I'll say this is my favorite, they are all thoughtfully done! This one was really a great variety of views and wildlife! Your excitement and awe over the beauty and what i call "special treats" (aka bears and salmon swimming up stream how cool) is contagious to the viewer! Just fantastic footage with enthusiasm and joy that rightfully can not be contained! Food looked fab too! So happy for you both!!! That mud pedicure was free too!😜
Yay you made it to Whittier! Salmonberries come in red, yellow, and orange. Red doesn't dictate doneness. And as someone who forages and did so this summer in Whittier, the berries have been ready since late June which is earlier than normal. You guys by far make the best tourism videos I've seen in Alaska. I like how you include local and Alaska Native history. It's very refreshing. Yay you saw a bear! Sad that you didn't check out Portage or stay in the many free pull outs there. The Trail of Blue Ice is a fun and easy one. Plus, paddling down Portage Creek is fun and Class I that ends on the highway. It's an easy shuttle with a bike.
They were fun to pick and try! They were really tasty. Thank you so much! That means a lot to us coming from a local We’ll definitely return to Whittier on a future trip. There’s lots to see and do there as you know!
What an adventure! One for the ages! This video was unique and beautifully done. The salmon, the berries, the trails, waterfalls, lakes, icebergs, the tunnel, and those mountains! Another world! Whittier looks so charming and beautiful and of course, anything Corps of Engineers is close to my heart. I worked for the Savannah COE for 25 years! Thanks for taking us along this epic trip! And I will definitely try that African peanut recipe!❤️
Was just watching your guys Canyonlands Needles District when I saw this video Alert! Was looking forward to this video and it came out great! I agree with Kathryn that being from Arizona, that the glaciers and the gorgeous greenery and Mountains never get old. Exactly the opposite of what we are used too! I will now return to the Canyonlands video lol
Omg! I did lose my shoe on a hike! It was in Big Bend...the riverbed was mosly dry except some mud spots and I got stuck in up to my knees. I felt bad for littering, but we couldn't get in deep enough to get my shoe back!
Finally you are enjoying good weather for your hikes and visits. Great video, always a pleasure to watch it. Thanks for preparing and sharing it!!! Just waiting for a new one. Ja ja..
No doubt about it, Alaska is the destination of choice for a wonderful extended outdoor trip - best done if you are young (20-40) physically fit and don't mind some of the discomforts that with the great outdoors (frequent rain, mosquitoes and flies, no toilets).
When I was in Alaska in 1987, I took a tour bus from Anchorage to Whittier, and our bus drove onto a train to go through the tunnel. The wait for the train was hardly boring -- there must have been 30 bald eagles roosting in trees along the track. In Whittier, we boarded a boat and cruised to Valdez. We saw a couple of orcas. Thank you for taking us with you.
Driving the Alaska Highway to Alaska? Check out our eBook with everything you need to know to drive the Alaska Highway: adventuresofaplusk.com/alaska-highway-ebook/
This video was filmed in late July 2022 and may not reflect current conditions.
Keep Alaska beautiful and PLEASE follow Leave No Trace principles: lnt.org/why/7-principles/
Follow our Adventures in Alaska: th-cam.com/play/PLZKRTK1yCEM5XwFFPSYE6Ifj_KdXL5UwM.html
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Denali and I will be there early July 2023!
What did you guys bring to eat on long hikes in Alaska? Not sure what the options are because of the bears
This whole Alaska series has been one great video after another. I've said it before, but the A+K video and editing skills are crazy good. I loved the extended views of the salmon working their way upstream.
Thank you so much! The salmon were so fun to watch. We were there watching them for probably almost an hour!
This is the most stunning and beautiful scenery! You captured it beautifully. Again, you’ve outdone yourselves. Thank you so much for taking us along with you.
Thank you!
Amazing video of the salmon trying to get upstream! Almost like a Nat Geo special. Thanks guys!
We thought that was SO COOL!
Beautiful! The views in Alaska have been breathtaking! What a great adventure y'all had on this day! Mud, Salmon and bears oh my! Loved the tunnel too! How interesting. We always enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your road life with us.
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Living in the lower 48 we hear about how beautiful Alaska is but your videos are really showcasing how insanely beautiful it really is! Great series!
We’re glad that’s shining through in our videos! Thanks and thanks for watching!
OMG! Every new video is more and more amazing! I wanna be able to visit Alaska
We hope you can! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Emerald Cove trail was absolutely gorgeous. Loved the Kona shake:)
Yes it was! Haha thanks!
Those zoomed in shots of the glaciers are so well done! Great camera work as always.
The tunnel reminds me of this tunnel in Switzerland where you ride in your car on a train! It's kind of terrifying lol
Thank you!
That would be so fun! We hope to experience that there one day!
This whole series has been ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! I appreciate the content you both put out so much. And the fact you share it so freely is such a blessing.
Thank you so much!
My husband and I did this trip two years ago. We went through the tunnel going the other way. We cannot believe how wonderful your trip has been and how it reminds us of the fantastic things we did. We want to go back! Thank you for bringing us with you! 😃 I love that you don’t let the fear of bears affect your journey.
We’ll remember this trip for a long long time! We’re thankful and lucky we can share it with others! Thanks and thanks for watching!
I agree. I am so fearful of the bears that I won't go hiking alone. I am trying to get out there more and start hiking but the bears! 🐻
Your photography is soooo good now, I have to watch you on my computer instead of phone!
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You are so much fun! I love your outtakes at the end. The Kona shake! I'm shocked that you just saw your first bear, but glad you did. So fun being on this adventure with you.
We’re surprised we saw BEARly any bears either! Thanks!
Great video! Loved the hike, muddy path and all! Such beautiful views all round.
This is just the beginning of the mud! Stay tuned! Thank you as always! ❤️
What an experience & wonderful sights to be seen in Alaska! You are doing a great job showing it off👍⭐ Enjoy it all.
Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤️
Fun and interesting video! I never knew of Whittier until following UTube. I noticed that your A&K is also the postal AK short for Alaska. Appreciate your sharing your travels. Cheers! 🍁🍁
If you go back, the Sunshine Cafe on Turnagain Arm is a MUST STOP! The best blueberry pie on Earth!!
Bring a bag for berries next time, definitely wearing my worst boots for that trail, hahaha
That’s a good idea. We were in film mode rather than berry picking mode on this one. And ya the chacos were a very bad choice 😂😂
Beautiful picturesque scenery at every turn. Amazing how the salmon swim upstream in such shallow water. Thanks again for sharing. 🐻🌻🐕
Glaciers! Glaciers! Glaciers! Yes! Yes! Yes! Tunnel, berries, and a bear...awesome!
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You got sunshine in Whittier! That's so rare!!!! I can't say it enough, you two make awesome videos ❤
Massachusetts local here! I found your channel when planning my first trip to Hawaii with my family (Now on trip number 5), and then to Portland (Maine). I’ve fallen in love with your content, goofiness, and life. This whole series just makes me so happy (in like a warm and fuzzy kinda way)😀. Thank you both!
Whoa! That’s awesome! Thank you so much for that comment! That means a lot to us and thanks for watching!
Excellent work thank you for all your hard work and extra efforts!!! Thank you !!!!
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Not sure what was the most fun in this video - the shared train and car tunnel, salmon in the stream or Adam feeling around with his foot for his muddy sandal. We loved it all! Thanks for sharing. 😁
Haha I thought it was gone forever!
What time of year did you visit? I'm headed to Whittier at the beginning of September.
I love watching all of your videos. You guys are truly living my dream life, thanks for all the hard work you put into your planning and videos
Thank you so much and thanks for watching!
So Interesting and Amazing, The Video is great as always, CBS Sunday Morning had a story about that Tower where everyone lives.
It’s a really interesting place!
@@AdventuresofAplusK that is the thing about the USA
Interesting places everywhere
Look up Point Roberts Washington on cbs Sunday morning
Whoa!! Literally just in awe over the beauty of Alaska. Also kinda sad that your AK series is almost done, BUT you two pump out such quality content that you could literally film paint drying and it would still be an amazing/captivating video!
We’re super pumped to share the rest of the adventures. The good news is we’re only half way through posting them! Thank you!
OMG! What an incredible experience! So beautiful and such a great pay off at the end if that trail. With all the berries and salmon I'm surprised there were no bears sharing that trail with you. You guys always make me smile with your videos, so great to travel along with you guys!!
We thought that would be prime territory for them! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Thank you for a very helpful and beautiful video!
This is one of my favorite videos you both have shared with us. I watched a PBS documentary of Whittier and thought for sure I would love to visit this place the next time I go to Alaska. Yet, you took it to another level with the hikes on trails that were not even discussed on the PBS show. The highlight, yes, was the salmon! Thank you for giving another beautiful view of Alaska
We loved including the hikes! Thank you so much!
Since you are in Alaska, that bear wasn't the "cherry on top". It was the "salmonberry on top". Maybe you can edit it in post production.
You got that right!
Funny, Destination Adventure was just there too, coincidence?
Never heard of them. I guess a coincidence 😊
@@AdventuresofAplusK Yes he just posted his Whittier video yesterday, and there you guys are.
wow this is a wonderful video... thumbs up ! subbed and liked .... a fellow creator[/
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Thanks for this great video! Can you advise on the bears? Did you bring bear spray? Thank you.
Yes we carried bear spray. Highly recommend
I was just in Whittier in May! That tunnel is a trip, and scary! 😮 Mountains everywhere! Just gorgeous!
The tunnel is an attraction in itself! Super gorgeous there huh!?
Dumpster is Adam proof. Lol. Beautiful country. Great video.
That thing aggravated me so much! 🤬😂
The first time I went through the tunnel (1970’s) you had to load your vehicle on a flatcar and ride through on a train.
That would be a fun experience!
So cool.
I hope the views will be breathtaking in September when I go there
We hope so too! Hope the rain holds off for you!
I live in south central AK (Anchorage) and I can say it is usually cloudy and rainy in September, but, when it’s sunny, September in Alaska is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The snow is working it’s way down the mountains, and the fall colors are amazing.
When I did the Portage Pass trail, it ended at the side of Portage Glacier and not the lake shore. The glacier has backed up quite a bit now.
Oh wow! Yeah it is a bummer!
Pink Salmon (Humpy)
thanks again for another great video. 😃😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍👍🙏
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do you have a video on your van? how you customed it? techs? and alll????
Yes we do 😊 search “van tour” on the videos tab of our TH-cam page
That did look very muddy on the hike. You do a great job capturing the environment and telling a story.
We have been on the fence on going to Whitter. From you video it seems like we need to add Whitter to our trip. We plan to be in Alaska from May through early September. I guess we need to find a place to park our 36' Class A and make the trip to Whittier in our towed.
You videography is great. What do you use for a drone and cameras?
Whittier was one of my favorite places during my first trip to Alaska in 1971. No tunnel then.
What beautiful country!!! The blue sky is so BLUE!!!
I was at Whittier and Portage Pass before, Portage Glacier used to have a boat tour that went up to it. You guys got very lucky with hardly no wait to go through the tunnel. Hatcher Pass was a great place I remember too and I look forward to the next video.
But one thing- you have not mentioned ice worms. When I was there I heard about ice worms and I thought it was a local fable but one of the glaciers had a sign for ice worms and a local guide pointed them out and sure enough there were these tiny little worms which fed on debris on top of glaciers. I went to one of those ice cream shops later and asked for “ice worm swirl surprise” and got a laugh.
I’m from Big Spring Texas living in Palmer Alaska 😊
This is my home...
Great video!
We think Alaska is YOUR state! Between the beautiful hikes and your exceptional videography, photography it’s been so fun to watch. The Salmon WOW!!!
I was at Clear AK, 7 hours N of you, in the dark December. I Stayed at a “secret base” that was fully functional connected by tunnels, most who are there, never leave durning the long winters. It was an adventure. Great video guys! ~Cara 😊
It’s definitely our favorite state so far!
Whoa! That’s a different Alaskan experience!
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Ripe salmon berries can be EITHER red or yellow, so try the yellow ones.
thanks for visiting my town & sharing your experiences
thanks A+K
LOL, look before you step lest you step on a fish! Yeah I could watch them all day too. Did you guys install new windows in the van? Don't remember those in the back sides? Awesome segment and photography as usual. Each and every view takes your breath away. Do you feel like you've died and gone to heaven?
You gotta watch where you step! 😂
No those are the same windows we’ve always had
Alaska was our favorite place we’ve ever been to!
lucky you got to see all those humpies! i've seen them in the ocean, but never swimming up a small stream like that! 🤩
This is our home 😁 so happy you guys enjoyed our little city of Whittier.
Another great travelogue to end my slow-paced Sunday! Love how you take time to explain the history behind the places you visit and how you got there - like through that one-lane tunnel. So fascinating! And that cove at the end of the trail - WOW!!! Your aerial shots really showed the beauty of that spot. With those salmon, didn't you just want to reach in and grab one and take it back to eat?? Seems like you seriously could have done that, without even needing your rod! Thanks again for sharing!!
Yes I think I could’ve snagged one with my bare hands! Thank you! 👍😊
Hello Adventurers, we really enjoyed the footage of the train tunnel which was really cool. Did you see any baluga whales? AWESOME VIDEO😊😊😊😊😊😊😊.👍👍👍👍👍
The train tunnel was a really cool experience. No beluga whale sightings 😏
We are originally from Indiana that as full-time RV years We are now Texans cuz that's where our mail comes from. So from one text into another howdy lol. This is another great video from both of you. I'm so sorry that you kept stepping and sinking into the mud. But the two of you are adorable with just how you handle things and how you work with each other and are so authentic. It's definitely worth watching. There is a slew of people that are doing Alaska right now that are RVers and they are all were Whittier the same time. But all showed different perspectives. Two of three which you guys are one of them I preferred. But I love how you show us the nature and the beauty. And I'm excited that you found a bear that was going to be one of my questions as have you seen any bears on this journey so far ? Another great video! Thank you so much for another entertaining show.
The mud added even more fun! Thank you for your kind comment and thanks for watching!
That's amazing that you shared the tunnel with trains and you have to turn up like a ferry or plane. The entrance was epic too! The Portage Pass trail looked stunning but the effort of up to go back down sounds brutal. I've done a few of those types of hikes over the summer and it tests the body for sure! The wild berry picking is always fun, never found a salmon berry myself, but we have so many blackberries at this time of year. The trick is to get the ones that are in the sun for most of the day for the sweetness, and high up enough to not be worried about dogs weeing over them! The Emerald Cove Trail looked to have stunning vistas, especially at the end, and the salmon were very cool, but I couldn't have done it with all that mud - not my cup of tea at all! Were the Salmon up there spawning do you know? I've seen it once in Canada and there were SO many - all protected. Crazy to think you guys only saw the first Alaskan bear in this video.
Whittier was such a neat place! And the way to get there was very unique and fun as well. That's a good tip about the dog wee on the berries! We didn't think about that one! 😂
We fully expected to see many more bears during our time here as well!
WOW!! I am so glad your video came up!! This is the 1st one I have seen. WONDERFUL!!!! I am going to love your videos!!!!
Thanks for watching, Anthony!
Like I said,. Beautiful video 📸📸. Gorgeous place!!!! Safe travels!!!
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Absolutely stunning video! The compositions, the colours, everything is just perfect. People like you motivate others to go outside and explore. Congratulations, excellent job!
Thank you so much! 😊 that’s our hope! Thank you for watching!
That looked like a nice salmon. A "True Fisherperson"< take their pole everywhere. Yes those are salmon. They are starting to deteriorate. see the white spots on them. They aren't good to eat but would be fun if you hooked one. Thanks for the beautiful video. The scenery is beautiful.
Oh ok good to know! Thanks for sharing that!
our 5 yr old covid 19 from school, she is fine
Sorry to hear that. I hope she is ok and gets better soon ❤️
Love to see the abundant salmon swimming around. 😄
We visited in 1995. We've been to many national parks. We think the Four Corners area in the southwest may be a close second but AK is THE BEST. Visiting in May is too early - still too much snow / possible avalanches along the Seward Hwy. July and August are some of the wettest months so we visited in mid-June. Fairly dry and the kids aren't out of school yet. Worked for us. Not quite "in season" but things were starting to hum. In high season the road to Seward (there's only one) can get really busy and very slow. Good luck. Get a copy of The Milepost before finishing your plans and plan well in advance.
We had a great time in Alaska last year! Those are great tips for those planning to go to Alaska soon!
I saw your ride cruising down the Sterling on the way to Homer!
This was filmed well over a month ago, but you might have!
@@AdventuresofAplusK Yeap is was about then. Whitter wow a clear day, lucky you!
We rode the train from Anchorage to Seward. Did Kenai Fjords National Park and took the train back to Anchorage. Thanks for showing much in the peninsula that I did not see. The tunnel and the fish was really neat! BEAUTIFUL scenery 👌 😍 ❤️.
That’s an epic trip! Thanks for watching!
If you find any more salmonberries, the yellow ones are ripe, too. VERY GENTLY pull on a berry; if it almost falls off by itself, it’s ready. We pick them on Adak; add a little sugar and water to a couple of cups and cook down til thick and spread on pancakes. Yum!
Yum! Thanks for the tips!
Whittier Alaska is a quaint drinking town with a fishing problem. Great video, as always. Keep up the worthwhile work.
😂 thanks and thanks for watching!
Every time they drop a vlog, I’m like YAY!
Cause there’s no better vloggers in the USA!
You know who I’m talking about, A+K!
So what are you waiting for, go ahead and press play!
Seriously this vlog made me so happy!! I enjoyed every minute of it, mud and all! The tunnel was cool, Emerald Cove AMAZING, views for days! Adam & Katherine, you're the best!
Every time we see a comment from Brad, we’re like YAY! Cause there’s no kinder person in the USA! You’re the BEST Brad, you always make us smile!
Commercial fished salmon out of Whittier in Prince William sound for 15 years 1978-1993. It’s great tagging along with you guys and seeing my old office again! Already looking forward to next weeks video, hatchers Pass is awesome!
Hopefully they’ve implemented some more sustainable practices!
We’re happy we can share our adventures!
We’re pumped to share it!
We visited in June 2022. Awesome time. If you get the chance in the future check out Major Marine's Northwestern tour and a hike called Skyline. Love the video. Brought back some great memories.
Oh we can't wait to go back and do more! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Love it! Glaciers and salmon and glaciers and..... MUD! That was some serious mud! Epic views. I'd like to go there but not sure Katy would be up for that tunnel.... too long and she doesn't like tunnels. Maybe? Guess we'll see......
Lots of mud! Just wait until the next video too! 😂 There was lots to see on that little trail
The tunnel was long, but you’re only in it for under ten minutes each way. If she can handle that she’s in for a real treat over there!
Absolutely stunning scenery! Thanks for the trip and hike... you kept my boots from getting muddy. (lol) Until next time... Travel safe.
I had chaco tacos on my feet😂
That's too funny! Bear proof & Adam proof garbage receptacle. hehe Enjoyed seeing the beautiful scenery & the bear.
Haha that dang dumpster! 🤬
These videos are outstanding!! great work!! Awesome experiences!! Stay safe!!
Thank you!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤ because you are taking us along now, Im happily reliving some cherished memories of our "Burch Family Grand Adventures" 2000-2003. It just makes my heart so so happy 😊
We’re thankful and lucky we can share our adventures for others to enjoy! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Another amazing video. Thanks.
When I was in Alaska in 1993, you had to drive your car onto a series of flat cars on the train to ride through the tunnel to Whittier.
As you were watching the salmon, I kept thinking to myself: "Do you know who else likes salmon? Bears. Bears like salmon, and salmon in a shallow creek make an easy meal." Good that you didn't encounter any bears along the streams, but saw one as you were driving down the road.
As you were eating the berries, I kept going back to the Chris McCandless story (read "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer if you're not familiar) where he mis-identified a plant and ate it and it eventually killed him because he ate something toxic to humans.
Yes, I probably worry a bit too much, and that has dampened some of my experiences, but I'm still here to talk about the great ones that I did have. 😂😂
That would be a cool experience with the train car!
We were wondering where the bears were on the trail also!
I was also scared of that as well! 😂 we did read a tiny bit about what to look for before we went out, but the thought was still there!
Haha, the clip of Adam stepping into sludgy mud! We did the same trail in the rain and muck and it was probably the nastiest hike we've done, but still worth it. Our friend nearly lost a boot to mud suction multiple time! Glad y'all got better weather than us. It was monsoon weather when we stopped in Whittier.
It was all worth it! 😂
I've watched all your Alaska journey videos. I took a road trip from Fairbanks to Kenai peninsula back in 2009. Went to Portage Glacier, whale watched and saw Orcas and walked up to Exit Glacier. It has receded so much from when I was there. Thank you for this video series and last year I cruised the inside passage whuch was amazing. This makes me want to road trip again. Alaska is so beautiful!!!
We’d love to see the Inside Passage one day! Sounds like you had an epic trip! Thanks for watching!
I just discovered your channel. Great work filming and you're both great narrators. Safe travels.
Thank you! ❤️
I swear your photography and videography skills are un-comparable. Are you certain that you're not employed by some tourism bureau or even as Adam keeps mentioning, the National Geographic Society?! I love the enthusiasm you both have even while going thru all that muck, yuck!
Thank you so much!
We had a blast in this one!
I was wondering when a bear would show up since you were hiking along the bear buffet line😄! Today's Special salmon and berries! Every video I watch I'll say this is my favorite, they are all thoughtfully done! This one was really a great variety of views and wildlife! Your excitement and awe over the beauty and what i call "special treats" (aka bears and salmon swimming up stream how cool) is contagious to the viewer! Just fantastic footage with enthusiasm and joy that rightfully can not be contained! Food looked fab too! So happy for you both!!! That mud pedicure was free too!😜
We thought that had all the ingredients for a bear to appear! Thank you so much!
Yay you made it to Whittier! Salmonberries come in red, yellow, and orange. Red doesn't dictate doneness. And as someone who forages and did so this summer in Whittier, the berries have been ready since late June which is earlier than normal.
You guys by far make the best tourism videos I've seen in Alaska. I like how you include local and Alaska Native history. It's very refreshing.
Yay you saw a bear!
Sad that you didn't check out Portage or stay in the many free pull outs there. The Trail of Blue Ice is a fun and easy one. Plus, paddling down Portage Creek is fun and Class I that ends on the highway. It's an easy shuttle with a bike.
They were fun to pick and try! They were really tasty.
Thank you so much! That means a lot to us coming from a local
We’ll definitely return to Whittier on a future trip. There’s lots to see and do there as you know!
Insanely beautiful. Awesome photography. Well done!
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What an adventure! One for the ages! This video was unique and beautifully done. The salmon, the berries, the trails, waterfalls, lakes, icebergs, the tunnel, and those mountains! Another world! Whittier looks so charming and beautiful and of course, anything Corps of Engineers is close to my heart. I worked for the Savannah COE for 25 years! Thanks for taking us along this epic trip! And I will definitely try that African peanut recipe!❤️
We had a blast out there!
Amazing video guys. You just make my day. I felt bad for the salmon, LOL, man they are working hard. That was an epic hike for sure.
They have quite the journey! It was an epic hike! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Was just watching your guys Canyonlands Needles District when I saw this video Alert! Was looking forward to this video and it came out great! I agree with Kathryn that being from Arizona, that the glaciers and the gorgeous greenery and Mountains never get old. Exactly the opposite of what we are used too! I will now return to the Canyonlands video lol
Yes completely different scenery and that’s what makes the US so great! All the diverse landscapes!
Omg! I did lose my shoe on a hike! It was in Big Bend...the riverbed was mosly dry except some mud spots and I got stuck in up to my knees. I felt bad for littering, but we couldn't get in deep enough to get my shoe back!
Oh no! Big Bend is an amazing park! That's a funny story, but I bet was frustrating at the time!
It is so beautiful in Alaska. You have really visited some amazing places. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. I enjoy your videos so much.
We really have. It’s been a great first trip! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Finally you are enjoying good weather for your hikes and visits. Great video, always a pleasure to watch it. Thanks for preparing and sharing it!!!
Just waiting for a new one. Ja ja..
We were thankful for any dry weather we could get! Thank you!
No doubt about it, Alaska is the destination of choice for a wonderful extended outdoor trip - best done if you are young (20-40) physically fit and don't mind some of the discomforts that with the great outdoors (frequent rain, mosquitoes and flies, no toilets).
We’ve loved every minute of it!
loved a bear 🐻 sighting, wild berries, salmon on a stream, Adam proofed dumpsters, and the Kona shake 😀 😄
Those dang dumpsters! 😡😂
When I was in Alaska in 1987, I took a tour bus from Anchorage to Whittier, and our bus drove onto a train to go through the tunnel. The wait for the train was hardly boring -- there must have been 30 bald eagles roosting in trees along the track. In Whittier, we boarded a boat and cruised to Valdez. We saw a couple of orcas. Thank you for taking us with you.
That would be wild to experience riding in your vehicle on a train! The views in the waiting area are amazing!
Glad you made it to Whittier. Next of my favorite treks is along the Cassiar Highway to Hyder and the Salmon Glacier.
We’re excited to visit that soon!