Alaska is the ultimate spot for adventure in the United States. The state is massive and has so much to explore ranging from backcountry adventures and wildlife to large towns and great restaurants. We took 8 days to explore the state and to drive from Anchorage to Denali to Fairbanks and back. Along the way we had some bucket list adventures like hiking in Denali, exploring a glacier, seeing the Into the Wild movie bus, and soaking in hot springs. Here is the full 8-day adventure and thanks so much for watching it! Let me know what you think in the comments. Alaska is amazing and I cannot wait to go back. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/throughmylens If you are interested in my dad and me doing a YouTube live to talk about planning an Alaska trip, let me know in the comments. Seld Dogs in Denali - https://www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/kennels.htm My Dad's book recommendations - Old Yukon: Tales, Trails, and Trials by James Wickersham - https://amzn.to/3m5EsCl "Really good about the early development of Alaska including the gold rush. He was also the first to attempt to climb Denali. " Three years in the Klondike by Jeremiah Lynch - https://amzn.to/3kKH0q2 "Also good but more focused on the Canadian area during the gold rush." Chapters: -- 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - Day 0 - Los Angeles to Anchorage 1:12 - Day 1 - Anchorage 11:44 - Day 2 - Anchorage to Talkeetna 28:54 - Day 3 - Talkeetna to Denali 49:23 - Day 4 - Denali National Park to Fairbanks 1:05:27 - Day 5 - Fairbanks 1:19:49 - Day 6 - Fairbanks to Anchorage 1:37:57 - Day 7 - Anchorage to Seward 1:58:24 - Outro — Follow me: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/throughmylensco Instagram: http://instagram.com/throughmylensco Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/throughmylensco Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/throughmylensco Gear: See all the gear I use here https://www.amazon.com/shop/californiathroughmylens Music: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/usqgdp/
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Expensive tour filmmakers couldn't do it better. This is the best video I've ever seen of Alaska, and I've seen many. And it's extensive - It's not a 5-minute flyover, showing you just enough to wet your appetite. Rather, it's a thorough, well-filmed and well-narrated documentary film that shows the viewer some of the best that Alaska has to offer.
Thank you from an old lady who always dreamed of this journey, but due to several issues will probably never make it in person. But I now feel like I have taken this trip with you! You two are blessed to have each other and I am happy for you! I initially thought I will never be able to sit for two hours but I was so engaged that it was over way to soon! Thank you once again for a beautiful video. God Bless you in all your travels and we are blessed that you are sharing them with us!
Man you r not just living the life you are creating unforgettable memories with your dad👍🏼
I can affirm, your dad is a lot of fun, doing those weird things when taking pictures. You two are a great team.
I live in Alaska and I'm surprised at how many spots I've never heard of, thanks for making me appreciate my state just a little more!
My husband and I enjoyed watching your trip over five evenings of viewing segments. We won't be going on any trips like this, so watching your incredible trip, your excellent photography, your very informative narration , your enthusiasm and your heartwarming relationship with your Dad, was truly a blessing for us. We are so thankful to have seen Alaska through your lens. God bless you both.
Worked as a tour guide in Alaska and I must say this is exceptionally done and anyone would do well to follow your same journey. It hits all the sweet spots FOR SURE!
You’re Dad is hilarious. I love that you guys go on these trips together.
Hey, thru my lens... you guys did a great job on this video, even made me appreciate my city more than i do. Keep your dad in them as much as you can, makes them more interesting. You hit every spot !
I've lived in Alaska (Anchorage area) and had a bush plane for 23 of the over 50 years I've been here. Last night I saw the video of your trip I enjoyed it, well done! You were 100% spot on with your descriptions, and explanations of everything you saw and did. No exaggerations or sugar coating on any of it. I say again...well done!
The "ALASKAN STATE BIRD AKA THE MOSQUITTO" dude I was feeling down, but when you dropped that line, bro I died dwl 🤣🤣🤣🤣, thanks for the laughs and great trip with dad too awesome vid as usual.
This was THE best 'non-professionally produced' video that I've seen on visiting Alaska-- also a 'bucket list' item for me... I can't say I'm not envious-- of the fact that you actually went on this trip, as well as the fact that you were able to go with your dad... I stumbled on your YT channel, and subbed off of this video. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us, and wetting my appetite for my own trip!
If you want to go another Alaska road trip with us, check out this video we made on the Alaska Highway - /watch?v=1wn5GF0HTPM
I love that you do roadtrips with your dad. Precious memories. Thank you for mentioning the difficulty of trails and the length. We travel in an rv, so it's a little different, but you have given us many great ideas for trips and places to visit.
It's also very cool that you're spending quality time with your Dad while you still have him and physically able.👍
What an absolutely beautiful trip!!Thanks for bringing all of us along!
I lived in Kodiak, Alaska while stationed there in the Coast Guard. My dad was so excited he’d come spend the summer with me and we’d fish, fish and fish some more. Those are some of the best memories I have of my dad and I. Sadly he passed away in 1995 but I still hold those memories close to my heart. It’s so wonderful to see you creating this memories and experiencing such wonderful adventures with your dad. I think I’m going to convince my friend do to this trip with me. We’re just a couple of grandmas now but we still travel all over camping in my tent and taking in all of God’s masterpieces here on planet earth.
Thanks for a beautiful walk back in time for me. My Dad, an Army officer, was stationed at Ft Richardson in early ‘50’s. We loved his tour in Alaska. Interesting and sad to see how far the glaciers have receded since we lived there. Loved every moment of your video with you and your Dad. Thank you. God Bless and Keep You Safe. 🙏🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻
good relationship between father and son, beautiful to watch :)
Excellent footage. I lived 14 yrs in Alaska (Anchorage, Fairbanks and Ketchican} Left there in 1959. Always wanted to go back but I'm 76 now and my feet kill. (It's a long walk from Tennessee.) I feel like I've taken that journey thanks to you and your dad. You did pretty well on the pronouniations by the way. Thanks for keeping the music in the background where it belongs and was hardly noticed. We don't hear music in real life so I don't know why people even put it in. Sometimes the music overrides the magic. Going to follow you from now on and can't wait to get started.