Overnight in Most Isolated Town in USA? Whittier, Alaska | Newstates Go North: EP3

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  • @NewstateNomads
    @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watch Part 2 of our Alaska Adventures!
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  • @johnq.public1177
    @johnq.public1177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Used to have to load your vehicle on train in portage and ride through on the train. Those were fun times

  • @lisaburns1837
    @lisaburns1837 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your experience! Definitely adding Whittier Alaska to my bucket list of places to visit!

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Lisa! So glad you enjoyed it. Whittier is such a unique place. Hope you get to visit one day soon! Thanks for watching 😊 -Katelyn

  • @karlamartins2761
    @karlamartins2761 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The tunnel is so cool. We rode the train through there. The hike you did was so spectacular. The views were absolutely breathtaking!

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  ปีที่แล้ว

      A train ride in Alaska is still on our list! Which route did you take from Whittier?

  • @FnAVanLife
    @FnAVanLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved the video!!! We had so much fun explore Whittier with you all. That JETSKI tour was outta this world looking forward to showing you all. 🙌

  • @moretoknowshow1887
    @moretoknowshow1887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Saw a package on CBS Sunday Morning about this town awhile back, pretty neat place..

  • @TrippinwithBradShyla
    @TrippinwithBradShyla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love when you're just searching out things to see and do in Alaska and stumble across people who really put out solid travel videos. We've watched and rewatched your Alaska videos, partly because our weather wasn't nearly as beautiful as the weather you got while you were here. Also in part because it feels like you're truly enjoying yourselves and that translates over TH-cam. You've got big fans over here 👋

  • @shannoninalaska
    @shannoninalaska 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your fudge sacrifice on behalf of your viewers.
    I moved to Alaska almost a year ago and have been planning to make it to Whittier for some time now. Valdez is another place you really should see if you get a chance. The drive there is unforgettable.

  • @b1mfua33
    @b1mfua33 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How stunning and beautiful those glaciers are!! I couldn’t believe Howard actually got some ice…so cool!! Isn’t it nice to reconnect with best friends..🙂. That fudge looked really good,thank you for the sacrifice.😉

  • @ijblessjourney
    @ijblessjourney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cannot emphasize enough how much I truly enjoy your videos. Informative and fun. Safe travels!!!

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aww thank you SO much!!! ❤ That means the world to us! -Katelyn

  • @mikkimatson3016
    @mikkimatson3016 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this hike. Being a resident, get to do it at least once a year 💗

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mikki, that's awesome you get to hike the Portage trail whenever you want! Any other favorites we should check out while we're exploring Alaska? We love recommendations! 👍 -Howard

    • @highjenks3d
      @highjenks3d 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You live in Whittier?

  • @shannonalward217
    @shannonalward217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can’t believe how beautiful that hike was. That tunnel was super cool too. And thank you for your fudge sacrifice! 😂🍫

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right?! Everywhere you look it's spectacular. And you're quite welcome 🤣🤣🤣 we'd sacrifice anytime to give the people what they want hahaha -Katelyn

  • @matt76cj
    @matt76cj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shana and I are so glad you guys braved the fudge to get us that video! It was awesome! We’re going there some day when we work our plan to become full timers!

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The sacrifices we make, Matt! All for you guys 😂😉Yesss! Whittier should definitely be on your list. Such a unique experience! Can't wait for yall to join the full-timers world!! ❤ -Katelyn

  • @kimballjanice151
    @kimballjanice151 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So beautiful!! I wish it was a little bit longer I was in awe...safe travels

  • @dollyla229
    @dollyla229 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Howard and Katelyn! I never knew about Whittier until the last couple of years. I certainly missed this unique place when I visited Alaska. I loved this video and the beautiful scenery and photography. Thanks for showing us this hidden gem! Have a great week!

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dolly!! Such a neat place, isn't it? So glad you enjoyed this episode. It's gorgeous here. Thanks for watching! -Katelyn

  • @USARoadtrip364
    @USARoadtrip364 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very good information for entering Whittier - waiting hour, fee etc.. thanks

  • @ericdianaclark7339
    @ericdianaclark7339 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your video! It was so relaxing to virtually take a walk with you on your way to the lake! Beautiful footage!

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're so welcome! 🥰 Glad you enjoyed it! The views during the hike are so incredible. Definitely one of our favorite hikes here!! -Katelyn

  • @StephenandAndie
    @StephenandAndie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, this is GORGEOUS! That hike must have been so worth that view of the glacier. And Howard got to hold a chunk of it! The tunnel is super-cool, too, and as always - we love watching the pups as much as you guys! 🐶

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks guys!! 🥰 The views were totally worth it! Although we were hurting pretty bad for the next few days, it's a tough hike. 😅 So glad you enjoyed this one! -Katelyn

  • @sherriweber7105
    @sherriweber7105 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That hike was beautiful. Seeing that glacier was beautiful. I can’t believe that tunnel. One way and it closes at a certain time. Mm I can taste the fudge. I love home made fudge. Thank you Katelyn and Howard for this video. I see you both were having fun. How does it feel to be back in Alaska? How are the dogs liking it? I hope you have fun this week. Can’t wait to see the next video. Have a great week.

  • @TheDaubSquad
    @TheDaubSquad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The DaubSquad recently discovered that we all love fudge!!! Wonder if it’s in every tourist town?

    • @shannoninalaska
      @shannoninalaska 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seward has a cute little fudge shop too. I try to get some everytime I visit.

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so glad you’re back in Alaska too! Loving these videos! I’m craving fudge all of a sudden! Thank you for sacrificing for us! 😆

  • @DrChandlerGeorge
    @DrChandlerGeorge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Whittier, we stopped at on a cruise for the day, then Homer. And Kenei peninsula Natl fjord Park, then drove up to Anchorage, we too love Alaska, 5 different types of cruises to Alaska

  • @Harold710
    @Harold710 ปีที่แล้ว

    One can hike, walk, ski, fly, or boat into Whittier. I've been there many times.

  • @risaleinurdiyari13
    @risaleinurdiyari13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bu fantastik şehri tanıttığınız için çok teşekkür ederim. Muhakkak bir gün ailemle gelmek istiyorum. Türkiyeden selamlar.

  • @lorirouleau4303
    @lorirouleau4303 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    so jealous you guys, how beautiful!! We appreciate the sacrifices that you make for us...will you send us all some fudge???

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right?! Such epic scenery! 😍 Haha the struggle is real, but you can always count us to eat all the fudge! If we could share, we would! 🤣

  • @jimgreen5788
    @jimgreen5788 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Newstate Nomads, I just stumbled onto you a few minutes ago, and liked what I saw. I drove to AK from IL (solo) in '84, and enjoyed every minute. Whittier is isolated, I'll grant you that. But, I'd bet a few in the Bush would give it a run for its money. One would have to be Anaktuvuk Pass, which is 59 miles west of the Dalton Hwy. to Prudhoe Bay, located in Gates of the Arctic N.P., and is home to the most isolated post office in the country. Another would be Adak, which is halfway out the Aleutian chain, located at 1142 miles from Homer, which is the nearest town on the road system. However, if you're talking about being able to drive to it, Whittier would have to be at the top.

  • @geraldb9706
    @geraldb9706 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks like an awesome little town, and the hike was really cool. Looking forward to next week already! 👍🏻😎🇨🇦

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Gerald!! We love Whittier and have done that hike twice now. Although that might be the last time. It's brutal even if it's only 2 miles haha 😅 glad you enjoyed this one! -Katelyn

  • @genesiesky3756
    @genesiesky3756 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Frankie's New York accent. I'm his newest subscriber.

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay! Us too! Frankie and Alex are great! ☺️👍

  • @Thesaltymedic36
    @Thesaltymedic36 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to thank you for you sacrifice for your viewers and the fact you selflessly ate that fudge. I know it was hard, difficult and your self sacrifice has not gone unnoticed. 😂

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tough job, but someone's gotta do it. 🍫🤣

  • @TasteofRetirement
    @TasteofRetirement 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for showing the tunnel! When we went through that ten years ago, we were on a tour bus and couldn't see much. I always wonder how it looks inside that building!

  • @DrifterJourney
    @DrifterJourney 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! We're going to have to go through the tunnel on our way back down. We skipped it due to the wretched noise that we had coming out of our brakes. Luckily that's fixed now.

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad y'all got that fixed! 🙌 definitely worth doubling back to check Whittier out. That hike is also one of our all time favorites, definitely recommend!

  • @chrisbranham1608
    @chrisbranham1608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I recently found your channel and have absolutely been loving your videos. I kept thinking to myself that Katelyn looks so familiar. It finally dawned on me that you look just like one of my daughter's high school classmates, Katelyn Sherwood. When I saw your Radford sweatshirt this evening, I figured that I must be right! You look fabulous and what an amazing adventure you're living! Congratulations!!

    • @chrisbranham1608
      @chrisbranham1608 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok, edit to my previous comment. I had you and your sister mixed up in my aging memory, lol. You graduated with my son, Zach, and your sister is my daughter's age, right?

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Chris!! That's so funny! Yep, it's me! 🤣 I graduated with Zach and my sister was in Brooke's grade. So glad you found our channel and have been enjoying our videos! We love making them and sharing all the awesome places we visit!

  • @dianabalto
    @dianabalto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    REALLY ! really ! You're making me gruel, my sugar spikes just by looking at you both eating sweets. Enjoy it GUYS !

  • @maxstueven1965
    @maxstueven1965 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I went their as a kid, we had to load our car up on a train car, and go through the tunnel.

  • @lambertsaldi1550
    @lambertsaldi1550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome footage guys 👍👍🗽🇺🇸 The Vermonter

  • @IamaDutch-Kiwi
    @IamaDutch-Kiwi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    🥳 24.1k subscribers! Awesome. Loved the music too but can't find reference to it. Title please Howard. What an amazing experience. Tunnels not my favorite but I guess I'd survive this seeing it is such a one off event. That is one efficient town have all those amenities under one roof. Thanks guys, I now want some FUDGE! See you in the next video. 👍 🇳🇿 🙋‍♀️ 🇳🇱

  • @tarac5137
    @tarac5137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y’all just spent a bunch of time in FL and 70°F midday is HOT? 😆 Beautiful scenery! Mmm fudge… thanks for sacrificing for us. ✌🏻

    • @be.A.b
      @be.A.b 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s amazing how quickly the human body adapts. I went from Texas to Washington state. Sunny 88°F is too hot to walk around the city now. My cousins visited me and gasped at my complaints. They where in a piney brisk paradise!

  • @davemaurer9709
    @davemaurer9709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm amazed at all the beauty!!! I know I said this before but it's truly God's country.

  • @TravelSmallLiveBig
    @TravelSmallLiveBig 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That tunnel kind of gives me the creeps... just so long 😳 Beautiful scenery! All great except the squished spider 😖

  • @saidhanchander2138
    @saidhanchander2138 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content guys I definitely do want to try the trip as soon as possible

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Sai! Hope you can make it up. It's incredible here!

  • @Ceciliadreams
    @Ceciliadreams 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really cool place in Alaska, would like to visit there someday.

  • @MisssVP
    @MisssVP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful shots ❤️

  • @troypatterson5862
    @troypatterson5862 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video. Just subscribed. Alaska is on my bucket list. I have a Sprinter RV as well quite similar. How did it fair on the bad roads in Canada and AK? Oh BTW I also went to Radford. Graduated in '97. Enjoy your travels.

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello fellow Highlander!! Go Radford! That's awesome :) So glad you found us! The RV has held up well, this is our second trip here in this rig and as long as you take it slow and watch out for frost heaves, you'll be fine! :) -Katelyn

  • @cathycharlesventures4677
    @cathycharlesventures4677 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to Alaska

  • @nathanurick8320
    @nathanurick8320 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. Thank you.

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome Nathan! So glad you enjoyed it ☺️

  • @TexasRoadrunners
    @TexasRoadrunners 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wait........... can we have fudge instead of a video???? LOL, Thanks for posting. We were there in 2019. Epic trip.

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha unfortunately shipping to the lower 48 would just be a bit too hard soooo a video you get 🤣🤣🤣 when in 2019 were you there? We might have crossed paths! Our first trip was that year too.

  • @marty6055
    @marty6055 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ok, that was awesome!

  • @rachellemackenzie4191
    @rachellemackenzie4191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for another entertaining and informative video. I must have missed something. How did the adventuremobile get to the other side of the tunnel?

  • @johnturchan1951
    @johnturchan1951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don’t wish to be a know it all but the progression of cars into the tunnel does not go as stated. The fifth lane is for occupied motor coaches and the like, they go first. How do I know this? I driven a coach thru the tunnel countless times.

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      John, you're right in the order, 5 goes first. I was referring to just that they go sequentially. We didn't clarify that even though I realized later that the 5th lane starts the process. Thanks for watching! -Howard

    • @johnturchan1951
      @johnturchan1951 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NewstateNomads. Am enjoying your travails from Key West to Alaska. A trip I have personally done twice. I currently spend winters driving the Conch Train in KW, while traveling to Anchorage each summer. I drive a coach and spend time doing land tours throughout the State. Not this year or last however, no cruise ships yet in AK. BTW I drive a 2018 Navion. Would be happy to show you proof of this coincidence.

  • @pglen6042
    @pglen6042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dangerous path, easy to turn an ankle on those rocks

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yes! Hiking boots are a must on that trail. And you have to take it real slow coming back down. Views are worth it though!

    • @pglen6042
      @pglen6042 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NewstateNomads Googling Whittier, this was new to me.

  • @raystravel8325
    @raystravel8325 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I would have put my head under all that fudge and told them to start pouring 🤣 yum 😋

  • @joegarrison571
    @joegarrison571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a port town so obviously the tunnel isn't the only way in.

  • @cathleenross5637
    @cathleenross5637 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whittier is not the most isolated town in Alaska by a long shot. You can drive to it from anchorage. There are many communities in Alaska that have nooo road access, including, but not limited to Cordova, yakutat, most of the southeast communities, including the capital , juneau, ak. Only access by plane or ferry. Whittier is a beautiful spot with a road.

  • @pglen6042
    @pglen6042 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    and away we go

  • @livingourdreamrv5401
    @livingourdreamrv5401 ปีที่แล้ว

    On your trip to Alaska did you have any issues taking the dogs? Anything we need to know?

  • @pglen6042
    @pglen6042 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun video

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay! So glad you liked this one :)

  • @gracecallowayable
    @gracecallowayable 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!!!👠🚌👠

  • @brodiemasoon3339
    @brodiemasoon3339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was hoping that you would be staying in the building that is Whittier. Is that possible? Does anyone rent out an apartment or a room to guests?

    • @Harold710
      @Harold710 ปีที่แล้ว

      Begich Towers.

  • @robertwhitehead8671HMCS
    @robertwhitehead8671HMCS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you done Point Robertson its a City cut off from US by border due to covid not sure if there's anything there of interest other then the area itself or if you can go in with rules in place

  • @susanalexander4482
    @susanalexander4482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not most isolated town. Travel to a bush community...or maybe the state capitol Juneau. Most isolated capitol city in the USA. Whittier used to be only by train. Cool for former submachine base.

  • @floatdude
    @floatdude 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long did it take from the lower 48 to get there / Anchorage area ?

  • @lorifarmer9692
    @lorifarmer9692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are headed to Whitter next week. Where did ya'll camp?

    • @NewstateNomads
      @NewstateNomads  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Lori, thanks so much for watching! There's a great overnight spot at this pin: goo.gl/maps/gDuHZJyPGk6UBZmf7 If you're interested in more of the locations where we stay (both in Alaska and elsewhere across North America), we have as a benefit to our Patreon community a digital map with details, prices, and cell service! -Howard Details here: patreon.com/newstatenomads

    • @cashonly6117
      @cashonly6117 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NewstateNomads I saw where you camped in the video, but noticed no one else was there. Is there a reason there were no other campers, even though they traveled there.

  • @bonniehall578
    @bonniehall578 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a motel or room to rent?

  • @DeniseDDS
    @DeniseDDS 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That is not true. The tunnel is not the only way to get there as you can also get there by boat.

  • @Thomas-bl6vf
    @Thomas-bl6vf 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dalton highway

  • @cesarfernandez96
    @cesarfernandez96 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Remote? Well...okay

  • @juniorr6607
    @juniorr6607 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why would anyone want to live in that town woww super depressing

    • @Harold710
      @Harold710 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's why there is a song called nothing could be *hittier than to spend a day in Whittier"

  • @kixigvak
    @kixigvak 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Whittier is hardly the most isolated town in the USA.