Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Our once in a lifetime vacation is almost here!

Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by Finch, Aug 6, 2012.

  1. Finch

    Finch Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2008
    Posts:
    5,686
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Virginia
    Well...the wife and I leave for Seattle on Wednesday and will be spending three nights there. On Saturday, we board our cruise ship and head to Alaska. Here are some of the things we'll be doing while there. I'll take plenty of pics and hope to have a few keepers. :)

    Whale watching tour

    [​IMG]

    Float plane tour
    [​IMG]

    Salmon fishing
    [​IMG]

    DIY drive tour to the Yukon.

    [​IMG]

    And a little bit of this....

    [​IMG]
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Skywalker

    Skywalker Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2010
    Posts:
    6,850
    Likes Received:
    806
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NW Missouri
    Awesome, Alaska is on my list of places to visit for sure. Have a great time,
     
  3. Lester

    Lester Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Mar 29, 2011
    Posts:
    8,600
    Likes Received:
    3,232
    Dislikes Received:
    7
    Location:
    Buffalo Minnesota
    That is definitely a trip of a life time. Have fun and take lots of pictures. What do you have planned for Seattle? That is a great city.
     
  4. fletch920

    fletch920 Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Apr 8, 2009
    Posts:
    9,277
    Likes Received:
    5,515
    Dislikes Received:
    46
    Location:
    iowa
    My family did that a couple of years ago and had an amazing experience. You will love it. Enjoy.
     
  5. cmonsta

    cmonsta Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2011
    Posts:
    4,417
    Likes Received:
    3
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Bradford County, PA
    Awesome man have a ton of fun!
     
  6. BowHuntingFool

    BowHuntingFool Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 26, 2008
    Posts:
    4,490
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Wisconsin/Michigan
    Have fun brother..........I gotta get there one of these days!
     
  7. Germ

    Germ Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Posts:
    16,478
    Likes Received:
    3,860
    Dislikes Received:
    159
    Location:
    "The" Michigan
    Have a blast and do not get eating by a bear!!
     
  8. TEmbry

    TEmbry Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Aug 2, 2008
    Posts:
    6,325
    Likes Received:
    16
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Anchorage, AK
    Float plane will be the coolest experience if you haven't done something like that before...can't wait to go back, I'll hopefully be living there in a few years if ya wanna come visit for a return trip
     
  9. Sliverflicker

    Sliverflicker Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Posts:
    4,037
    Likes Received:
    226
    Dislikes Received:
    1
    Location:
    Back in Michigan
    Hope you have a great time.
     
  10. Finch

    Finch Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2008
    Posts:
    5,686
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Virginia
    The typical touristy things. Space needle, the new Chihuly Gardens and Glass, Pike Place Market, and a couple parks for photo ops of the city.

    Thanks for the offer Trevor...I very well might take you up on it. :)
     
  11. MGH_PA

    MGH_PA Moderator

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Posts:
    10,503
    Likes Received:
    352
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Cogan Station, PA
    So cool. That trip is going to be amazing. Your new camera is going to get a workout:D
     
  12. Vito

    Vito Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2008
    Posts:
    6,732
    Likes Received:
    6
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    West MI
    Have fun dude.
     
  13. Muzzy Man

    Muzzy Man Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2011
    Posts:
    5,364
    Likes Received:
    12
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Montgomery, AL
    I am so excited... what time did you say my wife and I were supposed to meet you guys? LOL

    Alaska is incredible!!! You'll love it!!!
     
  14. AUbowhunter

    AUbowhunter Weekend Warrior

    Joined:
    Sep 29, 2011
    Posts:
    810
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    North Alabama
    Got room for three more? Have a great time.
     
  15. Justin

    Justin Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2008
    Posts:
    11,522
    Likes Received:
    8,829
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    IL
    Have fun man, it's a blast! My wife (then girlfriend) and I went on an Alaskan cruise out of Seattle almost 5 years ago and actually got engaged on that trip. If there was one thing in my life I want to do again before I die, that's it. Make sure you take a ton of photos and enjoy every minute of it.

    Here's a few pics from our trip.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  16. Tony

    Tony Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2008
    Posts:
    16,893
    Likes Received:
    12,220
    Dislikes Received:
    12
    Location:
    Wales, New York
    You want to do the train ride in Skagway .... kayaking in the ocean.... and Glacier Bay ... all must dos as well .... have a great time, Bro!

    Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2
     
  17. Hooker

    Hooker Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Posts:
    8,045
    Likes Received:
    2
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Louisiana
    Take a drive around Whidbey Island, hike around Mt. Rainier, and if you have time, drive to Olympic National Park one day. The needle and the market will only take one day to tour, and then you'll want to get out of the city. I highly recommend touring Whidbey Island, if your wife is anything like mine, she will love all the quaint little towns with their shops.
     
  18. Fitz

    Fitz Legendary Woodsman

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2008
    Posts:
    19,246
    Likes Received:
    504
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Ely, MN
    I'm officially jealous. Have a great trip Finch!
     
  19. Muzzy Man

    Muzzy Man Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2011
    Posts:
    5,364
    Likes Received:
    12
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Montgomery, AL
    Oh, you can come too if you want.:lol:
     
  20. Finch

    Finch Grizzled Veteran

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2008
    Posts:
    5,686
    Likes Received:
    0
    Dislikes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Virginia
    Justin....awesome pics man! Matt, my camera is definitely going to get a workout. :) I've been practicing so hopefully I get some decent photos.

    Hooker...I just looked at Olympic National Park's website and it had this alert? Is this a dealbreaker or no big thang?
    Looks like the national park is about 2.5 hours away...I'll see if the wife will go for that. Thanks for the suggestions.
     

Share This Page