Alaska: Just North of Normal (Zip Zip Away)

Our last little adventure in Alaska was to go zip-lining through the forever tall trees. It was beautiful and fun and a total kick in the shorts. First thing first, we had to get securely tied into harnesses and helmets just in case. We didn't like to think too much of just in case of what... but just in case.



The first zip line wasn't too far. A mere bunny hill compared to the others to come. The scariest part was the fact that each zip line was attached to a tree and therefore you are hurdling as fast as the zip line lets you towards it.

View from the beginning. 

Thankfully they has someone on that end running the brake and catching you so you don't fall off the platform. All in all, it was a BEAUTIFUL way to end our adventure in Alaska. The air was crisp and refreshing. The ride was thrilling, but not too scary. It was fun and funny all at once. You could do tricks like lying back or twisting so that you would spin on the way down.

John throwing down a trick on the first run. 

Catching the brother, coming in hot! 

At the end of the long walk down the hill we had a random bout of axe throwing. Not sure why, but it was part of the package. So we did it. And didn't do too shabby either. 

All in all, Alaska is pretty cool. It reminded me part of a small town in the mountains of Colorado as well as Tampa, Florida because of the majority of the sea paraphernalia. It also feels like small towns in Arizona and New Mexico because of all the native art. The art is VERY different, but a lot of it has the same feeling when it comes to what they would worship or make art about.

Juneau, as a capitol isn't very impressive, but the surrounding area and adventures more than make up for it. Unless you're looking for that small town charm. In which case, you found the right place! I think next time: Anchorage.