One day in Whittier, Alaska! (Portage Pass, Emerald Cove, & driving the tunnel!)
Welcome to the town of Whittier, Alaska! This town is located on the Prince William Sound and is pretty unique, as it requires driving through the longest highway tunnel in North America to get to it and most residents living in the same building. We spent a day here seeing tons of glaciers, exploring town, picking wild berries, watching salmon swim, and hiking to a gorgeous cove. It was a blast!
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⌚Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Driving the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel into Whittier
03:02 Hiking the Portage Pass Trail
06:24 Exploring Whittier
07:47 Hiking the Emerald Cove Trail
16:10 We saw a bear!
16:35 Heading back through the tunnel
17:14 Dinner along the Turnagain Arm
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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@fbksfrank4
Жыл бұрын
Denali and I will be there early July 2023!
@pooiyian
11 ай бұрын
What did you guys bring to eat on long hikes in Alaska? Not sure what the options are because of the bears
This whole Alaska series has been one great video after another. I've said it before, but the A+K video and editing skills are crazy good. I loved the extended views of the salmon working their way upstream.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The salmon were so fun to watch. We were there watching them for probably almost an hour!
This is the most stunning and beautiful scenery! You captured it beautifully. Again, you’ve outdone yourselves. Thank you so much for taking us along with you.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Living in the lower 48 we hear about how beautiful Alaska is but your videos are really showcasing how insanely beautiful it really is! Great series!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We’re glad that’s shining through in our videos! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Amazing video of the salmon trying to get upstream! Almost like a Nat Geo special. Thanks guys!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We thought that was SO COOL!
My husband and I did this trip two years ago. We went through the tunnel going the other way. We cannot believe how wonderful your trip has been and how it reminds us of the fantastic things we did. We want to go back! Thank you for bringing us with you! 😃 I love that you don’t let the fear of bears affect your journey.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We’ll remember this trip for a long long time! We’re thankful and lucky we can share it with others! Thanks and thanks for watching!
@shannoninalaska
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I am so fearful of the bears that I won't go hiking alone. I am trying to get out there more and start hiking but the bears! 🐻
Your photography is soooo good now, I have to watch you on my computer instead of phone!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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Massachusetts local here! I found your channel when planning my first trip to Hawaii with my family (Now on trip number 5), and then to Portland (Maine). I’ve fallen in love with your content, goofiness, and life. This whole series just makes me so happy (in like a warm and fuzzy kinda way)😀. Thank you both!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Whoa! That’s awesome! Thank you so much for that comment! That means a lot to us and thanks for watching!
Beautiful! The views in Alaska have been breathtaking! What a great adventure y'all had on this day! Mud, Salmon and bears oh my! Loved the tunnel too! How interesting. We always enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your road life with us.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️ thanks and thanks for watching!
Not sure what was the most fun in this video - the shared train and car tunnel, salmon in the stream or Adam feeling around with his foot for his muddy sandal. We loved it all! Thanks for sharing. 😁
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Haha I thought it was gone forever!
Beautiful picturesque scenery at every turn. Amazing how the salmon swim upstream in such shallow water. Thanks again for sharing. 🐻🌻🐕
Emerald Cove trail was absolutely gorgeous. Loved the Kona shake:)
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Yes it was! Haha thanks!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤ because you are taking us along now, Im happily reliving some cherished memories of our "Burch Family Grand Adventures" 2000-2003. It just makes my heart so so happy 😊
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We’re thankful and lucky we can share our adventures for others to enjoy! Thanks and thanks for watching!
I was just in Whittier in May! That tunnel is a trip, and scary! 😮 Mountains everywhere! Just gorgeous!
@AdventuresofAplusK
8 ай бұрын
The tunnel is an attraction in itself! Super gorgeous there huh!?
Glaciers! Glaciers! Glaciers! Yes! Yes! Yes! Tunnel, berries, and a bear...awesome!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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OMG! Every new video is more and more amazing! I wanna be able to visit Alaska
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We hope you can! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Those zoomed in shots of the glaciers are so well done! Great camera work as always. The tunnel reminds me of this tunnel in Switzerland where you ride in your car on a train! It's kind of terrifying lol
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That would be so fun! We hope to experience that there one day!
You are so much fun! I love your outtakes at the end. The Kona shake! I'm shocked that you just saw your first bear, but glad you did. So fun being on this adventure with you.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We’re surprised we saw BEARly any bears either! Thanks!
Everytime I go to Whittier to work, I think how blessed I am to be able to see it. I have been there at least 6 or 7 times, but the people who see your videos don't really get to see the whole impact of the dramatic landscape like you did. The mountains are so much bigger in real life.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Yes the mountains in Whittier are right in your face! It’s a really unique and fun place
Every time they drop a vlog, I’m like YAY! Cause there’s no better vloggers in the USA! You know who I’m talking about, A+K! So what are you waiting for, go ahead and press play! Seriously this vlog made me so happy!! I enjoyed every minute of it, mud and all! The tunnel was cool, Emerald Cove AMAZING, views for days! Adam & Katherine, you're the best!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Every time we see a comment from Brad, we’re like YAY! Cause there’s no kinder person in the USA! You’re the BEST Brad, you always make us smile!
What beautiful country!!! The blue sky is so BLUE!!!
If you find any more salmonberries, the yellow ones are ripe, too. VERY GENTLY pull on a berry; if it almost falls off by itself, it’s ready. We pick them on Adak; add a little sugar and water to a couple of cups and cook down til thick and spread on pancakes. Yum!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Yum! Thanks for the tips!
This is our home 😁 so happy you guys enjoyed our little city of Whittier.
What an experience & wonderful sights to be seen in Alaska! You are doing a great job showing it off👍⭐ Enjoy it all.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching! ❤️
thanks for visiting my town & sharing your experiences
Seeing the salmon in that beautiful creek would have made my year!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
I was 🤯
Love to see the abundant salmon swimming around. 😄
OMG! What an incredible experience! So beautiful and such a great pay off at the end if that trail. With all the berries and salmon I'm surprised there were no bears sharing that trail with you. You guys always make me smile with your videos, so great to travel along with you guys!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We thought that would be prime territory for them! Thank you and thanks for watching!
Whoa!! Literally just in awe over the beauty of Alaska. Also kinda sad that your AK series is almost done, BUT you two pump out such quality content that you could literally film paint drying and it would still be an amazing/captivating video!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We’re super pumped to share the rest of the adventures. The good news is we’re only half way through posting them! Thank you!
This is one of my favorite videos you both have shared with us. I watched a PBS documentary of Whittier and thought for sure I would love to visit this place the next time I go to Alaska. Yet, you took it to another level with the hikes on trails that were not even discussed on the PBS show. The highlight, yes, was the salmon! Thank you for giving another beautiful view of Alaska
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We loved including the hikes! Thank you so much!
Absolutely stunning!
Beautiful places. Great video.
Nicely done. Thank you. Carry on.
Absolutely stunning footage
Thank you for a very helpful and beautiful video!
Just Beautiful Views! 😍
Great video! Loved the hike, muddy path and all! Such beautiful views all round.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
This is just the beginning of the mud! Stay tuned! Thank you as always! ❤️
Another excellent video!
So cool.
Whittier Alaska is a quaint drinking town with a fishing problem. Great video, as always. Keep up the worthwhile work.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
😂 thanks and thanks for watching!
Excellent work thank you for all your hard work and extra efforts!!! Thank you !!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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As a person from Anchorage, I'm still excited to explore more of Alaska. Thanks for uploading!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
Always enjoyed your videos. Thanks for the inspiration.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Commercial fished salmon out of Whittier in Prince William sound for 15 years 1978-1993. It’s great tagging along with you guys and seeing my old office again! Already looking forward to next weeks video, hatchers Pass is awesome!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully they’ve implemented some more sustainable practices! We’re happy we can share our adventures! We’re pumped to share it!
Whittier was one of my favorite places during my first trip to Alaska in 1971. No tunnel then.
Great video!
All I can say is WOW! TYSM for this!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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These videos are outstanding!! great work!! Awesome experiences!! Stay safe!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Very nice tour, the view is fantastic 👍👍👍
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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So beautiful!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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Every video gets better!!! Congratulations!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
A & K your channel is our favorite. Your videos are done so well. Your hikes & dancing are so cool! Thanks for sharing your adventures.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and thanks for watching!
Beautiful! Love watching u guys😍
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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lucky you got to see all those humpies! i've seen them in the ocean, but never swimming up a small stream like that! 🤩
Wow the views, mountains & sceneries are absolutely gorgeous..! Loving the content, safe travels:)
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
Berries and Salmon, a bear’s favorite! Alaska seems so dog friendly and drone friendly, just loving your videos and getting to see Kona along.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It is very dog friendly (although we wish more people would follow the leash laws) and mostly drone friendly (outside the National Parks of course). Thank you and thank you for watching!
Kool video guys!✌🏾
We think Alaska is YOUR state! Between the beautiful hikes and your exceptional videography, photography it’s been so fun to watch. The Salmon WOW!!! I was at Clear AK, 7 hours N of you, in the dark December. I Stayed at a “secret base” that was fully functional connected by tunnels, most who are there, never leave durning the long winters. It was an adventure. Great video guys! ~Cara 😊
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It’s definitely our favorite state so far! Whoa! That’s a different Alaskan experience!
I’m unbelievably happy for you guys
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Peter!
Another great video. Have so enjoyed the entire series, but then AK is one of my favorite places! Happy travels.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
WOW! Those salmon were AMAZING! Just too cool!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We thought so too!
loved a bear 🐻 sighting, wild berries, salmon on a stream, Adam proofed dumpsters, and the Kona shake 😀 😄
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Those dang dumpsters! 😡😂
Insanely beautiful. Awesome photography. Well done!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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I thank you for this amazing video. We get to enjoy the views without the difficulties and dangers. You folks are adventurers for sure.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We’re thankful and lucky we get to do what we do and are able to share it with others! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Wow what an awesome video. I love the Tunnel so cool. You guys are awesome. It's going to be hard to top this venture can't wait to see what's next.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We’re pretty excited for what’s coming up! Thank you!
What an adventure! One for the ages! This video was unique and beautifully done. The salmon, the berries, the trails, waterfalls, lakes, icebergs, the tunnel, and those mountains! Another world! Whittier looks so charming and beautiful and of course, anything Corps of Engineers is close to my heart. I worked for the Savannah COE for 25 years! Thanks for taking us along this epic trip! And I will definitely try that African peanut recipe!❤️
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We had a blast out there!
Wow, the scenery was gorgeous! Each video has a way of outdoing the last.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
we love watching your video adventures so well done makes us want to come along love your pup too
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I love watching all of your videos. You guys are truly living my dream life, thanks for all the hard work you put into your planning and videos
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and thanks for watching!
Fascinating video. What a unique tunnel. Loved seeing the huge salmon swimming upstream and sharing your first time tasting salmonberries. The mud was worth it!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
Fantastic guys! Need to get there someday. It's nice to finally see the sun out in some of your shots.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
You can say that again! We experienced lots of rain! We were thankful for any dry weather we could get!
thanks again for another great video. 😃😃😃😃😃👍👍👍👍👍🙏
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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I've watched all your Alaska journey videos. I took a road trip from Fairbanks to Kenai peninsula back in 2009. Went to Portage Glacier, whale watched and saw Orcas and walked up to Exit Glacier. It has receded so much from when I was there. Thank you for this video series and last year I cruised the inside passage whuch was amazing. This makes me want to road trip again. Alaska is so beautiful!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We’d love to see the Inside Passage one day! Sounds like you had an epic trip! Thanks for watching!
Your adventures in AK are amazing! Never too many glaciers ❄️ 👍
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We totally agree! Never enough
It is so beautiful in Alaska. You have really visited some amazing places. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. I enjoy your videos so much.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We really have. It’s been a great first trip! Thank you and thanks for watching!
I am absolutely floored you guys had covid and still able to do these strenuous hikes. You must have made quite the quick recovery. So amazing!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
It was thankfully a very mild case!
Finally you are enjoying good weather for your hikes and visits. Great video, always a pleasure to watch it. Thanks for preparing and sharing it!!! Just waiting for a new one. Ja ja..
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We were thankful for any dry weather we could get! Thank you!
Super beautiful as always! You look like you are having the adventure of a lifetime!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We sure are!
WOW!! I am so glad your video came up!! This is the 1st one I have seen. WONDERFUL!!!! I am going to love your videos!!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Anthony!
Oh wow! These video just get better and better!! Those salmon were huge! That was amazing!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
The salmon were so much fun to watch!
New to your channel! Loving all the Alaska series. I found you guys when I typed in things to do in VT (my home state) and I'm so glad i did! Keep up the awesome work.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! We LOVED Vermont! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely stunning video! The compositions, the colours, everything is just perfect. People like you motivate others to go outside and explore. Congratulations, excellent job!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😊 that’s our hope! Thank you for watching!
Wow Wow!!! Incredible once again. You guys master hiking to the limit. I never realized the costal areas are so lush but then again you have lakes and ocean why not plus those mountains waterfalls and of course awesome glaceries. Love all you send to us. Thank you. Not to mention the salmon run, incredible!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
Thanks for taking me to the Whittier area. Never made it there during my 2012 Alaska trip. Safe travels!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We're happy we could share our adventures!
You are inspiring us to take this trip. Excellent editing and photography skills shown here. Keep it up you two!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We hope you can take the trip! Thanks and thanks for watching!
What a another amazing video!! The berries looked so good and i couldn't believe how big the salmon was swimming in the little creek.The views was gorgeous and i cant wait till the next video.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
We had so much fun looking for the berries and then we came upon the salmon! We’re really excited to share next week’s video!
When I was in Alaska in 1987, I took a tour bus from Anchorage to Whittier, and our bus drove onto a train to go through the tunnel. The wait for the train was hardly boring -- there must have been 30 bald eagles roosting in trees along the track. In Whittier, we boarded a boat and cruised to Valdez. We saw a couple of orcas. Thank you for taking us with you.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
That would be wild to experience riding in your vehicle on a train! The views in the waiting area are amazing!
I was at Whittier and Portage Pass before, Portage Glacier used to have a boat tour that went up to it. You guys got very lucky with hardly no wait to go through the tunnel. Hatcher Pass was a great place I remember too and I look forward to the next video. But one thing- you have not mentioned ice worms. When I was there I heard about ice worms and I thought it was a local fable but one of the glaciers had a sign for ice worms and a local guide pointed them out and sure enough there were these tiny little worms which fed on debris on top of glaciers. I went to one of those ice cream shops later and asked for “ice worm swirl surprise” and got a laugh.
What an incredible hike! The berries, the salmon and the mud. Beautiful drone shots guys! 👍👏
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
That was a really fun hike! Thanks!
Absolutely beautiful; the views are amazing; loved the tunnel and the salmon 😎😎😎🤩🤩👍👍👌👌👌👌👌
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 👍
@charleshicks3492
Жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK but not the mud
💜💜💜Amazing views!!! Loved the little rap at the end lol 🤣👍🏼
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
😂😂 thanks for watching!
Like I said,. Beautiful video 📸📸. Gorgeous place!!!! Safe travels!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
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Whittier is one of the most beautiful yet strange places I’ve ever been. I loved it
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Same here!
Another fun video! Tunnels, salmon, berries, bear -beautiful hikes and scenery! Bless you on your way.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
Some of our favorite things!
The best travel videos, period 🤓
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
❤️❤️ thank you!
Dumpster is Adam proof. Lol. Beautiful country. Great video.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
That thing aggravated me so much! 🤬😂
Seeing the salmon in the river was super cool. Can't wait to visit Alaska, until then I get to live through you two!
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
That was a true wild nature moment!
Amazing video guys. You just make my day. I felt bad for the salmon, LOL, man they are working hard. That was an epic hike for sure.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
They have quite the journey! It was an epic hike! Thanks and thanks for watching!
Oh my word everywhere you look the view is just magical and awesome. The mud though was insane!! The salmon making their way upstream is just, I have no words. They get to where they need to be with such determination, bruised and battered but but victorious. I can certainly learn a lot from that. Take good care.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
That’s how it’s been everywhere in Alaska! It has blown our expectations out of the water! That is a good life lesson!
Absolutely stunning scenery! Thanks for the trip and hike... you kept my boots from getting muddy. (lol) Until next time... Travel safe.
@AdventuresofAplusK
Жыл бұрын
I had chaco tacos on my feet😂