Destination Alaska is the audio-only version of a series of videos that you can also find on my Valerie & Valise YouTube channel. Also called the ”Alaska Summer Travel Summit” (2021) or ”Alaska Seminar Series” (2023 & 2025), these episodes will help you learn about visiting Alaska – and any specific information you need to visit in the coming year. Featured destinations include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Seward, Homer, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, and many more!
Destination Alaska
Claim This Podcastby Valerie & Valise
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Destination Alaska is the audio-only version of a series of videos that you can also find on my Valerie & Valise YouTube channel. Also called the ”Alaska Summer Travel Summit” (2021) or ”Alaska Seminar Series” (2023 & 2025), these episodes will help you learn about visiting Alaska – and any specific information you need to visit in the coming year. Featured destinations include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Seward, Homer, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, and many more!
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Recent Episodes
July 22, 2026
Alaska in the Winter? Join me! (March Tour Debrief + Updates)
Are you dreaming of visiting Alaska in the winter? This episode's for you! In this brief update podcast, I share: Updates about this podcast How my March 2026 tour went Changes I've planned for March 2027 All the details if you want to join me! If you're interested or in, check out more tour details: valerievalise.com/march-magic
April 20, 2026
2026 Series: Denali National Park // Park Road Updates & More
Planning to visit Denali National Park in 2026? This is my favorite national park, and there are some exciting and important updates to know this year. Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Amber, Public Affairs Officer in Denali, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Denali: Denali NPS (official site) Denali on Facebook @DenaliNPS on Instagram Email contact: DENA_info@nps.gov 📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip: The Best Things to Do in Denali Denali National Park Itinerary Denali Bus Tours, Explained Where to Eat in Denali Where to Stay in Denali 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
April 20, 2026
2026 Series: Sitka // Noteworthy News This Year
Planning to visit Sitka, Alaska, in 2026? Whether you're planning to spend time there on an Alaska cruise or are planning an independent trip to do it on your own, there are some exciting and important updates to know this year. Join me as I sit down (virtually) with Sherry, who used to work at Visit Sitka, to discuss what visitors need to know and updates for visitors this coming year. 🗞️ Here are some extra resources to help you plan your trip to Whittier: Visit Sitka (official site) Visit Sitka on Facebook @VisitSitka on Instagram 📚 Plus, here are some of my own resources to help you plan your trip: The Best Things to Do in Sitka Where to Eat in Sitka Where to Stay in Sitka 🤑 Save on your Alaska trip by visiting my Community Discounts page 🙌 Be sure to join my Alaska travel tips Facebook group and follow me on Instagram for more Alaska travel inspiration
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