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Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by Orange_and_Bluke, Jul 8, 2025 at 5:38 AM.

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  1. Jul 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM #21
    archigator_96

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    Was born in Alaska and have been back since. The waterways around Juneau and Glacier Bay NP are gorgeous. As well as the area between Seward and Homer. Use to go camping there. If you're lucky you might see the volcano smoking. It's west of Anchorage in the Mt. Spurr area. Mt. Mckinley is worth the drive.
     
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  2. Jul 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM #22
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    Make sure you set up a meeting with Mary Peltola who became the first Democrat in Congress from Alaska since the '70s
     
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  3. Jul 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM #23
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    Worked a summer back in college on a salmon boat on the Kenai Peninsula fishing the Cook Inlet. Prettiest place I've ever seen, hardest work I've ever done. Would love to get back up there.
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM #24
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    Bears are better seen through 10X binoculars.
     
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  5. Jul 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM #25
    AgingGator

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    Does the cruise go through Glacier Bay? It is spectacular. I would skip the bar hopping and get a couple of helicopter or sea plane tours. Much more memorable. As much as I enjoy drinking, I don’t drop $10K so Mrs. Aging and I can drink with the people we’re with or with strangers. Get the drink package on the ship and drink there
     
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  6. Jul 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM #26
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    Not sure on the timing, but I would recommend Juneau for the whale watching. The whales engage in bubble net feeding there. Highly recommend. It is an amazing sight.
     
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  7. Jul 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM #27
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    Supposed to do a whale watch near kenai peninsula.
     
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