A Winter’s Tale: Dancing with Starfish at Miller’s Landing
In the frost-kissed embrace of Seward, Alaska, where the whispers of Resurrection Bay serenade the stoic Kenai Fjords, lies a place of whimsical wonder – Miller’s Landing. Here, amidst the dance of the aurora borealis, lies a seaside cabin that’s more than just a shelter; it’s a portal to a winter’s tale spun by the…
Have You Heard the Rumors?
Exciting new adventures – and updates to a few favorites – have been in the works behind the scenes this year, and they’re ready for you. Happening Now Oceanfront Inn is open year-round and taking bookings for your holiday getaways! The Bungalow, Duplex, Cabin, and Private Suite are awaiting your visit. 2024 is open for…
Kayak Guide Training Summer 2022
The First Three Days On The Water On the first of March, introductions were short-lived as guides were suited up in dry suits and tossed into the water to start their cold water and kayak rescue training. These amazing suits allow one to capsize in the water and stay dry, making training a lot easier…
Wondering what to do this weekend?
What are you doing this weekend? Uncle Steves Cabin kayak, glacier, lagoon, beach Luckily, It’s still the first part of June and the crowds have yet to descend on this little Alaskan community of Lowell Point. The roads are open all weekend long and we are truly looking forward to be doing what we do…
Alaska Enters Phase 2 of the “Open Alaska Responsibly Plan”
The “Open Alaska Responsibly Plan” enters Phase 2! Yesterday the Governor of Alaska announced that we would be entering phase 2 of the “Open Alaska Responsibly Plan.” While all of this is unknown territory and these things change day to day, it is uplifting to see the state take tiny steps towards (dare we say…
Tonsina Year Round
Tonsina has always been a special place for me. As a young child Tonsina was a place my whole family would go. We were always going for berries or fish, but it was still largely seen as a day off. It wasn’t part of the state parks system back then, and there were no bridges…
“Alaska is too expensive” OR “Lies you can stop telling yourself”
“Alaska is too expensive” “Someday, when we can afford it, well go to Alaska” “I’ve always wanted to go to Alaska, but I hear its really pricey” These are a few of the things I hear when talking to people about what I do for a living. It irks me, because it’s not true. It’s…
Living The Dream – OR – A Day Operating an Alaskan Summer Camp
100 Days of Fishing, Kayaking, Camping, Water Taxis & More Doesn’t sound so tough, does it? Enter a day in the life of Elijah, Miller’s Landing’s Operations Manager. Your alarm goes off at 5AM. It might as well be noon, it hasn’t been dark at night for a month. Hopefully you got a…
What is the Best of Alaska Tour? Kayaking, Fishing, Sightseeing in a day!
What makes the Best of Alaska Tour the “Best of Alaska”? Our Best of Alaska trip takes you to the glaciers for an ice specific paddle, provides a meal, fishing for 4 hours for rock fish and salmon (in season), and sightseeing to the National Park, all in the same day, in a small group…
Miller’s Landing at the Minnesota Sportsman’s Show
Minnesota Sportsman’s Show View this email in your browser Thank you for stopping by our booth at the Minnesota Sportsman’s Show in Saint Paul – our very first trade show! We appreciate your time talking with us, you may have been able to tell but Capt. Chance was very nervous! The overwhelming warmth and friendliness of the convention participants, both those exhibiting and those passing through, was incredible. Learning experiences walking away from the show were plentiful: An overwhelming majority of people were interested or surprised to hear that their trip to Alaska could be arranged at whatever budget they wanted to work with. That the trip they always wanted to do didn’t have to be at an all inclusive lodge or remote location. Our being on the road system and having direct flights from Minneapolis made the dream to…