Please keep in mind that my most recent memories of Alaska are from the show Deadliest Catch. Watch out, I can almost carry on a conversation about commercial crab fishing. Lol.

So, why am I going to Anchorage you may ask? Frankly, I am a little confused, about all the Alaska hype? Thus, my trip. Everyone that has been to Alaska has a story. (or ten) Everyone but me! I hate to be the only one without a story. Andy Hall, Publisher of Alaska Magazine, has said many times that I need to come to Alaska to see understand the passion people have for the state. We'll Andy, get ready, this Yankee turned Southern Boy is on his way really soon.

I have just confirmed my plans to make my first trip to Anchorage, Alaska. I am traveling for business to meet with my friends and colleagues at Alaska Magazine. I will be leaving from Augusta, GA in mid August and will fly from AGS to ATL to SEA to ANC. I leave at 11 am and will arrive at 11pm. Yikes! My hope is to blog my trip and share with you all.

ChatAlaska.com was started not as a travel site, but as a place where people with a passion for Alaska can share. I hope to have my own story to tell very soon. Keep checking back for more.

Ryan

p.s. How far is Anchorage form Dutch Harbor? Day trip perhaps? I was hoping to get a picture of the commercial fishing ship the Northwestern. Just kidding. I can read a map.