Schedule
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Welcome to Alaska: Hike up Flattop Mountain
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
13101 Glen Alps Rd, Anchorage, AK 99516
Wear hiking comfortable clothes and good tennis shoes. If you have trail shoes or hiking boots, these would be ideal. You will want a sweatshirt/jacket/pullover that you can wear at the top.
There is a parking fee $5. An out-and-back trail. 2.8 miles with 1,345 ft of elevation. This is considered a moderate hike for the majority. At the top it does get a bit steeper and there are some scramble areas. My 3-yr old daughter could do it. It's not easy but you'll be so glad you did! Plan to bring water, a snack or picnic lunch.
Anchorage Pedal and Brewery Tour
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, Alaska was rated "America's worst dressed" for a reason! Wear whatever is comfortable, and bring layers in case you need to add one on!
3:45pm start! Ett and I will be picking up the tab on the pedal tour so just plan on buying any additional food/drink not provided as part of the tour. We are going to explore options for childcare for those who would want to participate but may not be able to due to having kids along. We get you! We aren't promising anything yet, but if you are interested, please let us know and we'll see what we can do! This pedal cart is motorized so please don't worry about having to "work out" while touring downtown!
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Panning for gold
10:00 am
601 Crowcreek Mine Rd, Girdwood, AK 99587
Wear comfortable clothes and bring layers in case the weather is breezy or changes.
Explore the Mine/General Admission allows you to explore at your own pace. So come along and enjoy the unique blend of historical buildings, antiques, rare mining equipment, beautiful gardens, amazing mountain scenery, and hiking trails (including the Historic Iditarod Trail). Explore the Mine / General Admission Self Guided Tour of the Mine. Explore at your own pace. No reservation necessary. Does not include Gold Panning. $13 Adult (Ages 13 to 64) $11 Senior (Ages 65+) $6 Child (Ages 12 and Under) $11 Alaska Resident / Military (With valid identification card) If a hands-on experience is more your thing, we offer gold panning and equipment hire. Our property is still producing gold to this very day. Gold Panning - No reservation needed. Includes Gold Pan, Shovel, Bucket, Demonstration, Glass Vial & Pay Dirt Packet. $25 Adult (Ages 13 to 64) $21 Senior (Ages 65+) $16 Child (Ages 12 and Under) $21 Alaska Resident / Military (With valid identification card)
Lunch at Girdwood Brewing Company
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
2700 Alyeska Hwy, Girdwood, AK 99587
Casual and comfortable
This food truck will tentatively be available for food purchases: Izakaya 06/26/2025 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Ramen bowls and light Japanese fare.
Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center - Alaska Wildlife Viewing
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mile 79 Seward Highway, Girdwood, AK 99587
Comfortable and casual attire with layers depending on weather. Good walking shoes.
Admission // $25 general (13+), $20 youth (4 - 12), children 3 & under are free // $22 Active Military (with ID), $22 Alaska Resident (with ID). There are optional additional activities for a fee on the conservation website. Walk on the Wild Side Tour (WOW) – 2PM Daily https://alaskawildlife.org/
Friday, June 27, 2025
Wedding Hike & Ceremony
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Seward Highway, Anchorage, AK 99540
Wear comfortable clothing that you can hike 2 miles in. Bring layers. The hike may be warm but standing on the bluff above the ocean will be windy and could be cool!
We'd love for you to wear bright and/or colorful attire. We are wearing Cotapaxi windbreakers. Dresses and heels would not be advised. This trail gains 300 ft of elevation and is completely dirt. There are rocks, roots, and a couple of small stream water crossings (yes, you can step over them). You may walk through some light brush.
Reception
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
11081 Trails End Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507
Comfortable and casual
We will have a grazing board meal with cake, of course. We will have options for vegetarians as well.
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Glacier & Wildlife Cruise from Whittier, AK
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Whittier, AK 99693
Comfortable clothes with layers
For those NOT attending the white water rafting on Saturday 6/28.
White Water Rafting
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
28069 Hope Highway, Hope, AK 99605
Wear warm clothing!
https://chugachoutdoorcenter.com/six-mile-rafting/ If you are participating in this event, you will be given a dry suit, helmet, and life jacket. Carefully read the instructions for how to dress for this trip. The water is COLD and while a dry suit, will keep you dry, it will not keep you warm.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Deep Sea Halibut Fishing Charter
7:30 am - 1:30 pm
1/2 day (5-6 hr). Average cost approx. $275 per person plus fees. and 1-day Fishing License $15. A deep-sea Halibut fishing trip out of Homer, Alaska, July 3rd with O’Fish’ial Charters