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Is the Canyon Spirit Train Worth It? My Honest Journey Through the Rockies, Red Rocks, and Moab
There are trips you take because they look interesting on paper. Canyon Spirit - Moab, Utah And then there are trips that quietly sneak up on you, loosen your shoulders, slow your breathing, and remind you that travel is not always about rushing from one “must-see” place to the next. That was the Canyon Spirit train for me. I recently returned from a Canyon Spirit journey that traveled from Denver to Glenwood Springs, Moab, and Salt Lake City. Before boarding the train, we sp
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What Is the Weather Really Like on an Alaska Cruise? The Truth Travelers Need to Know Before They Pack
Quick Answer: What Is the Weather Really Like on an Alaska Cruise? The weather on an Alaska cruise is generally cool, comfortable, and highly variable. Most travelers experience temperatures between 45°F and 65°F during the cruise season, although warmer and cooler days are possible. Rain is common, especially in Southeast Alaska, which is part of a temperate rainforest. The key to staying comfortable is dressing in layers and bringing waterproof outerwear. But that is just f
Jun 312 min read
What Is the Best Time to Cruise Alaska? A Season-by-Season Guide from Someone Who’s Been There
There’s a moment in Alaska that I don’t think I’ll ever forget. I was standing on a cruise ship balcony early one morning, wrapped in a blanket with a cup of tea in my hands, watching mist slowly rise off the water, tiny little icebergs floating by, while snow-capped mountains appeared through the fog like something out of a movie. The ship was almost silent. No crowds. No announcements. Just glaciers in the distance, bald eagles overhead, and that feeling that Alaska somehow
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