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Flying in the Covid-19 Era

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  Since the world came to a halt in March, the travel industry has taken a huge financial hit. Vacations, gatherings, and business trips were cancelled. Within a matter of weeks, our world went virtual. Work, school, medical consults, and even church services were quickly converted to online formats.  It has been five months since Covid-19 hit our nation, and the effects are still lingering. Although more people are choosing to travel, some aspects have changed drastically, while others remain the same. Flying in the midst of a pandemic that just won't go away can be stressful and uncertain. I recently flew from Alaska to Pennsylvania and back, so I thought I would share my personal experiences to better help others prepare and know what to expect. On my way out of the state, I flew in three very different aircrafts with three different companies. On the way back, I flew in four aircrafts with those same three companies. My takeaway- every company handles Covid-19 a bit differently
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Seward in a Day

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Photo courtesy of www.seward.com It would be fairly easy for a person to spend a week exploring the Kenai Peninsula and barely scratch the surface. However, many individuals don’t have the luxury of time when visiting. In cases such as those, it is important to set priorities and plan wisely so that as much can be seen and done as possible. Seward is a favorite destination for my family when they are visiting Alaska, and we often only have one day in which to cram as much as possible. I’ve decided to share some of my local expertise about the area, and how to prioritize a trip to Seward in a day. Seward Tip #1- Plan for rain Clear skies in Seward are rare- most days are cloudy and rainy. That’s okay, because clear skies aren’t needed to see and enjoy what Seward has to offer. Be prepared and dress in layers. Seward Tip #2- Arrive early In order to take advantage of all that Seward has to offer, plan to stay a night or arrive early(ish) in the morning. Alaskans are not ty
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Mandatory 14-day Quarantine for All Alaska Arrivals

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Anyone arriving in Alaska, regardless of their residency, is required to self-quarantine for 14 days. Upon arrival, everyone over the age of 18 will be required to fill out a form stating where they will be spending their time in quarantine. This mandate requires arrivals to go directly to their quarantine location and not stop anywhere on the way. For more information: https://covid19.alaska.gov/unified-command/
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Welcome to the Kenai Peninsula

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This sign welcomes visitors traveling by vehicle to the Kenai Peninsula. There is only one road into and out of the peninsula. Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula extends 150 miles (240 km) southwest from the Chugach Mountains south of Anchorage. It is separated from the mainland on the west by the Cook Inlet and on the east by Prince William Sound.  If you travel to the Kenai Peninsula by vehicle, you will see the sign picture above welcoming you to our home. Later down the road, you will pass the turn off to the small town of Hope.  Further along you will see the junction of the Seward Highway, which heads to the communities of Moose Pass and Seward, and the Sterling Highway, which heads east. Cooper Landing is the first community you reach as you head east on the Sterling Highway.  This highway skirts the world famous Kenai Lake and Kenai River. Further east heads to Sterling, and on to Soldotna, Kenai and Nikiski, all of which border the Cook Inlet. The highway then turns southwest t
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