Your channel has shown me a different side of Alaska, I've seen the real rustic where at every turn my imagination expects a bear or a moose to come around the corner. What a great time to spend with your sister and show us a corner of the world.

Thank you Lauren & your sister for taking us along on this adventure. Loving the snow as it's summer where I live.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

You and your Sister look very much alike. The Northern lights are magical. We see the Aurora Australis here.

So happy you had the time to relax and appreciate you sharing it with us.

What’s really amazing about this place is they produce power using the heat from the hot springs to bring a fluid with a low boiling point to stream to drive a small power plant. I’ve only been here once in 1981 when is was owned by a few families. I first met the new owner in 1989. My son was 6 and was able to go in the hot springs with the other families kids.

And you for taking all of us on your mini trip. I will never get there myself but I feel like I’m right there with you. ❤

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

That is always my goal, for you to feel like you got to come along. Thanks for watching!!

@ZXX984

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us. Yes, my husband and I would spend a night or two there.

A belated welcome to my neck of the woods! I've been to China Hot Springs several times when I was visiting and the last time was with my friend in fall of 2020. I noticed it was a lot more built up since the times before when I have visited. In the summer, I always saw Moose in the various ponds I passed on the drive. I shop at Costco a lot and it seems like it is quite a bit smaller than the stores you have e in your area. Looking forward to post of "Lady A". Haven't seen her in real life myself.

I 1st when t I first went to Fairbanks as when I was stationed to Ft Wainwright in the winter of 1977. I had been stationed at Ft Lewis, WA. as I lived very near to that base in the town of Enumclaw,WA. I drove up the Alcan Hwh that winter my 1st time ever. And it took me 5 days that very 1st trip, if I remember I was given many more days that just the 5. So when I got to Tok, AK., I went south to Anchorage, I had a cousin that worked at Ft Richardson, AK., witch is right at Anchorage, so was very nice to visit Del. Then a few days later drove on to Fairbanks up the Parks Hwy, witch is 360 miles north

What an AMAZING vlog Lauren! One of your best I would say. Seeing Alaska from this perspective has given me the itch to visit some day ❤🇨🇦

Hope you drove up to the north pole. Less lights there. The Happy People's have a great line of warm clothing too. Thanks for sharing

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

No store front for the Happy People's but we did make it to North Pole.

what a great informative vid Lauren .....I loved the resturan with all the plane memrobillia ...my Hubby would love that being a Pilot.......& the food looked delish.....look forward to part 2 ...love ya & Luna xxxxxxxx

Alaska is one of the most beautiful places and even more so with the winter wonderland!! Chena is amazing and I like your little play on words about 'cold feet' -it took me a second to catch it!!😄Can't wait to see Part 2!!

It seems to be an amazing year for Northern Lights. They have been really visible over Scotland for the past few weeks and I know most of the UK were able to see them the other night. Usually only the north of Scotland sees them on a regular basis. Must be something in the atmosphere! Hope you enjoyed your trip!

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

This past week has been amazing!!

That is so cool! Being a gardener I find that growing veggies in that climate is impressive. Northern lights are on our bucket list😊

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

If you google it, the greenhouses are really amazing

Great vid Lauren, but oh to be left hanging! Meanie! Hahaha, can't wait for the lights!

@ThisAlaskaLife

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Sorry! It was just getting too long. Part 2 coming soon!

I think watching your sister trying to hide from the camera was one of my favourite parts lol 😆

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Yep, not her thing but she was a good sport coming along.

Renting gear is great!! Lived in Finland for 4 years, know all this cold! Not a fan of snow and winter 😅 not fun for me- , it's such a hassle trying to stay warm! Great video!

Thank you Lauren for sharing this video, so awesome to see Fairbanks and all that it has to do and see. Take care and stay safe and warm ❤️ 👍🙏

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Enjoyed the hot springs. Several years ago I flew to Kaktovik out of Fairbanks to see the polar bears, which was totally awesome but one early morning (2am) we got up to view the Northern Lights. We not only watched them undalting all over the sky in all the colors but we were "in" them. We could hear them. It was a WONDERFUL experience. On this trip I also witnessed the village get a whale. One of three they are allowed. It was fascinating watching them divide it up among the villagers. Even tasted some. Not my cup of tea😉 Looking forward to your next video.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

That is on my list! Would love to see the top of Alaska!

This was so beautiful thank you for taking us along

Oh you stinker, gotta have a part 2...lOl! Just like the Brady Bunch of Little House!!! I'm so happy that you and your Sis were able to get away and spend time together. It looks so nice (& cold!)! My fingers are crossed that the skies stayed clear & the Arora Borealis showed up and awed!!!!

Thank you so much! Absolutely beautiful! Looking forward to the next one!

Hubby and I went to Chena when we lived in Fairbanks. We were lucky to eat in the restaurant but dont drink the water it's terrible and tastes too sulfury. Thanks for taking me on this trip!!

That ice museum is SO cool! I am a punk and wouldn't stay in an ice hotel (I hate to be cold), but kudos to those that can/would do that. I also loved the hot spirngs! How fun! Alaska is just such a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing your home with us!

How fun, a sister field trip! Have a great time!

Hi Lauren, O how I would love to follow in your footsteps, it all looks amazing, where I live we seldom get snow, so thank you

So cool! Thank you

Another beautiful Alaska adventure !!! Thank you Lauren and Sister for sharing ... it looked amazing !

Very excited to see the lights it’s always been on my bucket list. Great idea to take us on a trip, thanks

Sweet trip thank you for sharing 👍

Lauren thank you that was fun

Wonderful video, thank you. 😊

Thank you Lauren and your sister I totally enjoy your adventures and I can't wait for your next video 💗

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Great video!❤

How did I miss this? Hello. Awesome vlog. So fun.

Thank you for sharing this! I hope to visit Chena someday it looks and sounds amazing; this video was so informative, and I can't wait for you next one! Just wanted to mention, you are glowing and so beautiful.

Great video, I now know another place to visit when I come to Alaska. Thank you for sharing!

Thank you Lauren to you and your sister for sharing your adventures with us. Wow! Beautiful state! Chena Hot Springs looks awesome. My only time spent in Alaska was almost 5 years ago. That was a layover at the airport in anchorage. I was on my way to Hawaii with my daughter in law and grandson. Would love to really visit and get a taste of the outdoors. Can’t wait for part two! 😊

Wow such a pretty place to visit

Hi Lauren and family I love what you share on your channel. You take us to lovely places and describe them so well. Thank you for all of the enjoyment you bring to us all. I hope one day to visit from Australia to your beautiful piece of the world. Much love from my family to yours.❤️

Well I'm glad you both had an awesome trip. Love love love the museum that was so pretty. I know I will never get to go to Alaska in my lifetime but I am living vicariously through you. Thank you for sharing your videos we totally enjoy them

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

So glad to have you along for the fun!

What a great trip - can’t wait for part 2! Here in the UK, the northern lights have been appearing in the past few days, even in the south of England, which is pretty unheard of!

I think being in the hot springs in a snow storm would be really neat!

Looking forward to more! Thanks for sharing!

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Hi Donna! More coming soon!!

This was so beautiful I love you taking us along you give us a lot of knowledge and the mountains were stunning can't wait for the next part

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! It was a great time and I’m glad you enjoyed coming along.

I just found your channel and love everything about it! I've been binge watching your videos since being out on medical leave and it has brighten my days and watching your boys is a treat. What a sweet family you have!

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Welcome and thank you so much for watching!!! Hope you are healing up ❤️‍🩹

Thank You for sharing. Everything looks awesome!!

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Amy!

We got beautiful views of the northern lights here in the north of ireland absolutely stunning 🌌🌌🌌

Such a fun sister vacation! The hot springs looks absolutely amazing!

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

It was a fun adventure!

A very nice weekend spent with your Sister. Really enjoyed seeing you both.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kimberly! It was nice to get away for a quick trip!

Thanks Lauren for another fun video showing us around your beautiful state. May Heavenly Father’s blessings continue to be upon you all always. Much love from our family to yours from Australia xxxx

Thanks for the Adventure

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along!

Awesome video. Thanks for all you do.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda! So glad to have you along!

Hi girl! Glad to see you this morning!

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anna! Happy to have a video ready for you all!

This was so beautiful Thank you Lauren

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I have watched other vloger who have took us to the springs. You showed and told us more, thank you. Loved it, makes me want to come visit.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

I love to play tour guide and share a bit more of the background.

I'm ready for your trip. So excited.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank Doris, hope you enjoyed it !

That was awesome. Thank you.❣️☃️

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Mary!

Good morning Lauren I hope you guys have a fun time.. Hot springs sounds wonderful

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

We had a really nice time! Thanks for watching!

What’s crazy to me is that at Costco in pay 10.99 for grapes at Costco in Ontario Canada. Alaska is on my bucket list to visit.. so beautiful

Hi Lauren thank you and your sister for showing us a beautiful country 💖

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Good evening! Thanks for sharing your adventures in Fairbanks. Can't wait for the next one. Hafa adai and love from the island of Guam 🌴❤🌴

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Hello Marie! Thanks for spending time with us!

Thank you so much for the V-Day postcard and Miss Luna sticker. I have just got home from a business trip. Shows how far your videos reach x

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

So glad it arrived! Thanks for watching and connecting with us!

That was so interesting. We have geothermal areas in New Zealand too, but obviously not the extreme temperatures. Such fun sitting in the hot pools when it is snowing, in Hanmer Springs

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

The hot with all the snow is so fun! Thanks for watching!

The Aurora has been fabulous here in Scotland this February.

Lauren!!!!!!!!! Part 2 haha

You flew all the way to Fairbanks, then ended up with the most spectacular Northern Lights show in your own backyard!!!

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

I know!! Ironic

I see your sister is like me always carrying the water bottle!

I’ve really enjoyed this blog Alaska is a beautiful place ❤

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad! Alaska really is big and beautiful!

I would love to visit!! Iceland hot springs look similar to this! ❤

anther great video love it close all ever get to alaska seeing your videos best its free lol

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them and feel like you're coming along! Hope your mom is feeling better today.

That's brilliant to be able to hire everything

My boys would love that pizza place. That hot spring looked awesome. I wouldn't want to get out.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

It was really so fun!

Amazing trip

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Micky! Glad you enjoyed the video.

It’s interesting to see someone else’s perspective of my hometown.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

It is fun to play tourist right here in Alaska!

Good Afternoon Hamm Family ❤️ We're having spring-like weather here in Virginia. The sun is shining, there's a lovely breeze and it's about 68°F at the moment. I have the house opened up, enjoying the fresh air and the sound of birds singing 🙂 Hi Miss Luna. She looked like she was saying, "take me with you Mom," while you were packing. She's so sweet... and per usual her secret admirers were at attention in her presence 😺😺 Love your basket collection, especially that big one on the far right 🧺 It's always nice to check things off of your "bucket list". I pray to one day check Alaska , the Aurora and Chena Hot Springs off of mine. Perhaps... some day 🧾 Though I prefer the live version, the Polar Bear was beautiful... as with all wildlife, they are truly amazing. The Polar Bear is Maggie's spirit animal 🐻‍❄️ One of the reasons I prefer the country over the city is the darkness that allows the heavens to shine 🌌 Per usual, I can't get over how gorgeous the scenery is in Alaska... it's even overwhelming at times 🏔️ Alaska Element's gear rental is pure genius. Definitely a great help and relief for people like me who don't have the needed gear for Alaska winters 🥶 Cracked windshields give me the heebie-jeebies. I was in a car accident ~40 years ago at 16yo. My head hit the windshield (before seatbelt laws) just as a metal post hit the other side. Left both an imprint of the logo of the post and glass in and on my forehead, scalp... among other injuries. Still to this day, I occasionally am still pulling out itty bitty slivers of glass from my forehead and scalp. Yikes 😳 Chena Resort, Hot Springs and the Ice Museum are so beautiful. Looks like an awesome, fun-filled place to visit. The history, the green house, the energy power, the ice sculptures, everything is so interesting and beautiful. My body would love to spend time soaking in the hot spring... so refreshing. Mark loves anything that involves planes and snow. I'd love to stay in a cabin or yurt, or even the ice hotel. What wonderful memories would be made. The food looked delicious, especially those beef tips with mushrooms and sauce 😋 Can't wait to see the rest of your adventure. I'm sure you and your sister had an awesome time. Take care. Stay safe. Stay warm. Stay happy. Yah's Blessings ❤️

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

I hope you get to visit one day but am so glad to have you along for the fun until then!

@SusanMatthews_TiteChatte

Жыл бұрын

@@ThisAlaskaLife , ty. That means a lot. I pray someday the stars align. Not to sound weird, but you and your family are a blessing to watch and interact with, to learn from, to experience with, to pray with, to cook/bake with, to watch grow and make memories that your boys will cherish forever. Due to my health issues, I can't do a lot of things I used to be able to. Adventures and outings always have to take into account, my limitations and needs... a scooter, a walker, meds, etc. It really sucks sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I have a beautiful life and an absolutely wonderful 4Fs: Family, Friends, Fellowship and FurBabies. I am blessed. I still do and participate in the things I'm able to do, and Mark always makes sure that any plans - known, surprised or spontaneous - include my needs/requirements . He's a Saint. The best Husband in the world in my humble opinion. Life is good, frustrating at times, but more than worth living. It's just nice to be able to live vicariously through such a beautiful Family. I enjoy my tea-time with you. Stay the beautiful lady you are and know that you've touched my heart and so many others. Yah's Blessings ❤️

Watching from Delaware on the eastern shore.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Hello Betty! Thanks for spending time with me!

Hello Lauren

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Hello Anna!

Thank you both for all your videos you completely my bucket 🪣 list

Wonderful

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I really enjoy your Costco videos. The prices you show at your Anchorage Costco are pretty much the same as the Costco I go to in Midlothian (Richmond),VA. I would have thought the prices in Alaska and Hawaii would be somewhat higher.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Prices seem to be all over the place these days.

Get your sister to talk say hello xxx

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Next time she comes along I will see if she wants to talk more, she prefers to be in the background

@mandywhitton

Жыл бұрын

Oh bless her give my love and tell her I said hello love ❤️xxx

Like your Channel 🇳🇱

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I have enjoyed finding your videos. We are looking to take a trip to Fairbanks next December (early Dec). Since you have gone to the Chena Hot Springs I have a question if you don't mind. We are looking into renting warm clothes (from your suggestion) so we don't have to carry from Ohio. We are looking to do the Chena hot spring/aurora viewing. How big are the lockers at Chena if we would have to bring our warm stuff to do the northern lights viewing after? Thanks. I have learned a lot about the area from your videos.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

The lockers are not very big but you could use a couple, just make sure you bring quarters. The locker room was nuts, but once you get out into the hot springs it is very nice!

Pass on staying in the ice hotel but it is beautiful.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Me too! I like a nice warm bed

I didn’t quite catch the name of your boots. Would you please share it with me? Thank you! I am so glad you had a one on one getaway with your sister!

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Boggs

Enjoy your self

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lillian!

They are the best I have them

@mandywhitton

Жыл бұрын

Those wool leggings

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

I have really loved them!

Glad you got to travel with your sister. The lights in your newsletter were beautiful. May I ask why people in Alaska don't wear ski pants when it is so cold out. I moved from Florida to Pennsylvania and I am about the only one that wears ski pants shopping, to movies, etc.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

You are right, we only throw snow pants on for outdoor activities. Too hot and sweaty when doing indoor, at least for me!

Oh boy it’s usually-40 in January and February maybe a little more cold weather clothes layers layers layers

Geeeze are you sure you weren’t moving out 😂

Lauren, where did you get you swimming suit from? It is so cute.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Lands End!

Need a link for geometry towels please they are awesome

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

glnk.io/plqm/thisalaskalife15 LAURENH15 for 15% off

If you don’t mind me asking… where did you get your neck warmer from???

Great video, but did the Fairbanks Costco have the socks you like?

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

I didn't look for the socks...I have found them at my Costco!

Hi👍

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Hello!! Thanks for watching!

Luna needs a playmate.😻😻

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

That would be fun!

thank u for askingabout her no not doing any batter we had take her to URGENT CARE WALK-IN CLINIC ER CARE were there no joke 7 hours

What tour agency took you to see the auroras?

Could you give a link for those boots you showed. Can’t seem to find them.

@ThisAlaskaLife

Жыл бұрын

Yes! amzn.to/3EPiCNl