Alaska Uncovered Podcast

By Jennie Thwing Flaming and Jay Flaming

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Welcome to the Alaska Uncovered Podcast with your host, Jennie Thwing Flaming. Jennie brings you accurate, helpful and entertaining information about Alaska Travel and Life in Alaska. Guests include Alaska travel experts and Alaska business owners, guides and interesting Alaskans. Jennie is a born and raised Seattleite, a former Alaskan and spends several weeks in Alaska each year. She’s an experienced guide and the Founder of the Alaska and Washington travel website, Top Left Adventures. Jennie is joined by occasional co-host, Jay Flaming, her husband for 25 years. Jennie and Jay met working in tourism in Alaska and have lived in Skagway, Juneau and Fairbanks together. Jay lived in Fairbanks for 8 years before meeting Jennie in Skagway and grew up in Yellowstone National Park.


Episode Date
Making the Most of an Alaska Bus Tour (Alaska Traveler Series)
May 05, 2026
Come to Alaska with us in June 2027!
May 02, 2026
Best Hiking Destinations in Alaska with Lisa Maloney
Apr 28, 2026
Jennie's Favorite Alaska National Park
Apr 21, 2026
What to Pack for Alaska this Summer
Apr 14, 2026
Riding a Motorcycle from Seattle to Alaska and back (Alaska Traveler Series)
Apr 07, 2026
BONUS: Alaska's Inside Passage without a Cruise and Sale this week on all my Workshops!
Apr 06, 2026
New Fairbanks Planetarium at University of Alaska Museum of the North
Mar 31, 2026
BONUS: 10 Days 2 Ways - Jennie's new on demand workshop for planning your own Alaska Itinerary
Mar 30, 2026
What's New Fishing the Kenai and Celebrity Fishermen with Dallas Voss
Mar 24, 2026
Jennie's 5 Days above the Arctic Circle in February
Mar 17, 2026
Visiting Glacier Bay National Park on your own
Mar 10, 2026
Going deeper in Fairbanks with Fairbanks Folk School
Mar 03, 2026
Why is whale watching in Juneau so incredible?
Feb 24, 2026
Renting an RV to explore Alaska and the Yukon with Rolf and Irene Meyer
Feb 17, 2026
Best ways to experience Skagway with Jaime Bricker
Feb 10, 2026
Making your own way in Seward and Anchorage with Salted Roots
Feb 03, 2026
Exploring Girdwood with Cadence Maddox
Jan 27, 2026
The Uncrowded and Unique Alaska Adventure you've been looking for
Jan 23, 2026
Brown Bear Viewing in Juneau with Peter Nave
Jan 20, 2026
Should I book my Alaska cruise shore excursions through the cruise line?
Jan 13, 2026
Where should I book my tour to support small and local Alaska Tour Companies? Behind the Scenes with Kierre, Mandy and Jennie
Jan 06, 2026
How Jennie can help you with your Alaska trip in 2026 and Beyond
Dec 31, 2025
Discounts in Southcentral Alaska and Denali for Alaska Uncovered Listeners
Dec 30, 2025
Discounts in Southeast Alaska for Alaska Uncovered Listeners
Dec 29, 2025
Discounts on Alaska Transportation for Alaska Uncovered Listeners
Dec 28, 2025
How to plan a trip on your own to Alaska in 2026
Dec 27, 2025
To Cruise or not to Cruise to Alaska in 2026
Dec 26, 2025
How dark and cold is it right now really in Alaska?
Dec 23, 2025
Alaska in Pop Music with Peter Moore
Dec 16, 2025
90 Days of Alaska Native Foods in Sitka with Mary Goddard
Dec 09, 2025
Five generations of Commercial Fishing in Alaska and Fish Tips with Sena Wheeler (Alaska Stories Series)
Dec 02, 2025
The Best Wildlife Viewing Opportunities in Alaska
Nov 25, 2025
Visiting Lake Clark and Katmai National Park from Lake Clark Resort with Salina Alsworth Peterson
Nov 18, 2025
Come to Alaska with Jay and I in June!
Nov 14, 2025
Why some visitors are disappointed in Denali and how to make sure you aren't
Nov 11, 2025
Finishing 3rd in the 2025 Iditarod with Paige Drobny (Alaska Stories Series)
Nov 04, 2025
Avoiding Crowds on your trip to Alaska
Oct 28, 2025
7 Epic Day trips from Anchorage
Oct 21, 2025
Local year round Getaway in Talkeetna - Talkeetna Denali View Lodge and Cabins with Dawn Campbell
Oct 14, 2025
Winging it on a road trip to Alaska with three teenagers with Bethany Graham (Traveler Stories Series)
Oct 07, 2025
Better Bear viewing in Lake Clark National Park with the Porter Family of Snug Harbor Outpost
Sep 30, 2025
2025 Summer Reflections + Alaskans Favorite Alaska Foods + Behind the scenes on the Riverboat Discovery
Sep 23, 2025
Best Glacier Experiences in Alaska
Sep 16, 2025
Northern lights chasing demystified with Steve Busby
Sep 09, 2025
Gold mining as a teenager in the 1970s in Nome with Mike Martinson (Alaska Stories Series)
Sep 02, 2025
Introducing the Alaska Uncovered Planning Club!
Aug 26, 2025
Exploring Juneau on your own - no cruise ship required - with Kristi Switzer and Liz Perry
Aug 19, 2025
Kodiak’s Brown Bears with Stacey Simmons
Aug 12, 2025
Andy and Chris’s 10th Anniversary Alaska Cruisetour (Traveler Stories Series)
Aug 05, 2025
Jay's Three Seasons as an Archaeologist in Gates of the Arctic National Park (Teaser July Patreon Subscriber Episode)
Jul 29, 2025
There's no place like Nome
Jul 22, 2025
Breathing Deeply and Experiencing Nature in Juneau with Cindee Brown-Mills
Jul 15, 2025
Exploring Valdez with Colleen Stephens and Faith Harris
Jul 08, 2025
Jennie's trip to Kodiak Island
Jul 01, 2025
Where can you wing it in Alaska? (Teaser June Patreon Subscriber Episode)
Jun 24, 2025
Elevating your Alaska Photos with Photographer Carl Johnson
Jun 17, 2025
Fishing and Fish Stories from Juneau with Grant Moore
Jun 10, 2025
An Alaska National Parks Trip with Sonja Jackson (Alaska Traveler Series)
Jun 03, 2025
Best Alaska Roadside Kitsch (Teaser May Patreon Subscriber Episode)
May 27, 2025
Local Experience between Anchorage and Whittier or Seward with Mandy Garcia from Salmonberry Tours
May 20, 2025
Golden Circle Road trip loop from Whitehorse to Skagway, Haines and Kluane National Park with Rebecca Hylton and Viktoria Mühlbauer
May 13, 2025
From Brazil to Talkeetna chasing the Aurora with Dora Redman (Alaska Stories Series)
May 06, 2025
Why Can’t You Drive to Alaska’s State Capital - Juneau? (Teaser April Patreon Subscriber Episode)
Apr 29, 2025
Traveler Stories Series: Al and Carla Visit Every Alaska (and US) National Park
Apr 24, 2025
What will Visiting Alaska's National Parks in 2025 be like?
Apr 23, 2025
How to Visit All 8 Alaska National Parks
Apr 22, 2025
Happy (Alaska) National Parks Week!
Apr 21, 2025
RVing to Alaska with Stacey & Gary Quimby of RVing to Alaska LLC & The Milepost
Apr 15, 2025
Getting around Alaska without a car on the Park Connection Bus
Apr 08, 2025
Finding Family Heritage in Cordova and Adventure Racing with Andrea Anderson and Chip Dodd (Alaska Traveler Series)
Apr 01, 2025
The Best Scenery in Alaska (Teaser March Patreon Subscriber Episode)
Mar 25, 2025
How to visit Kantishna in Denali National Park with Jordan Sanford - during and after the road closure
Mar 18, 2025
BONUS: All the Discounts for Alaska Uncovered Podcast Listeners as of March 2025
Mar 17, 2025
Day trips from Anchorage on the Alaska Railroad
Mar 12, 2025
Generations of Alaska Native Culture in Klawock with Mary Edenshaw
Mar 05, 2025
The Best Wildlife Experiences in Alaska (Teaser February Patreon Episode)
Feb 26, 2025
Kayaking and more in Seward from a local’s perspective with Sunny Cove Kayaking
Feb 19, 2025
Off the beaten path in Juneau with Above and Beyond Alaska
Feb 12, 2025
A 16 year old’s birthday dream - the Lahtinen Family’s trip to Alaska (Traveler stories series)
Feb 05, 2025
The Best Glacier Experiences in Alaska (Teaser January Patreon Episode)
Jan 29, 2025
Things to do in Talkeetna with Sarah Loreth
Jan 22, 2025
Sustainable Tourism: Building Community in Juneau with Elizabeth Arnett
Jan 15, 2025
Planning your 2025 trip to Alaska (Episode 100!)
Jan 08, 2025
Diving into Alaska Native Culture with Alaska Mary (Alaska Stories Series)
Jan 01, 2025
What we wish you knew before you visit Alaska for the first time (Teaser December Patreon Episode)
Dec 26, 2024
Should I visit Denali National Park while the park road is closed?
Dec 18, 2024
Amazing Bear viewing options that are not Katmai and Brooks Falls with Rust’s Flying Service
Dec 11, 2024
How to choose the best Alaska cruise for your family with Valerie Stimac Bailey - Traveler Stories Series
Dec 04, 2024
Lessons learned from 1 Star Alaska Reviews
Nov 27, 2024
Awesome woman owned Alaska tour businesses
Nov 20, 2024
Cruising Glaciers in Prince William Sound on the 26 Glacier Cruise
Nov 13, 2024
Traveler Stories - An Arctic Expedition through the Northwest Passage with Jay Flaming
Nov 06, 2024
US Presidents who have visited Alaska
Oct 30, 2024
How to Day trip to Lake Clark National Park from Anchorage
Oct 23, 2024
Hiking and Eating in Palmer with Kierre Childers
Oct 16, 2024
4 Takeaways from the Alaska 2024 Summer Season
Oct 09, 2024
Alaska Family adventure by road trip and cruise with the Taylor Family - Traveler Stories Series
Oct 02, 2024
Will the Northern Lights really be better in the winter of 2024-2025?
Sep 25, 2024
Things to do in Anchorage during winter with Tia Froehle
Sep 18, 2024
Things to know before booking a shoulder season Alaska cruise
Sep 11, 2024
Growing up off grid in Alaska with Tristan Berkey
Sep 04, 2024
What’s a Three Generation Family Alaska Cruise like in 2024?
Aug 28, 2024
Cruising with Kids from Babies to Teens to Young Adults with Janelle Martin
Aug 21, 2024
Exploring the road less traveled in Homer with Mina Gherman and Silas Firth
Aug 14, 2024
Rental Cars in Alaska - How to choose the best option for you
Aug 07, 2024
Are the bugs in Alaska really that bad? (Teaser for subscriber episode)
Jul 31, 2024
Exploring Seward with Danny Meuninck and Andrew Smith from the Last Frontier Podcast
Jul 24, 2024
Alaska Cruise Ports on your own with Jennifer Black
Jul 17, 2024
Exploring Ketchikan through photography from a local’s perspective with Adam Minshall
Jul 10, 2024
Exploring Eklutna near Anchorage with Teal and Russ from BlueWater BaseCamp
Jul 03, 2024
How to Avoid Crowds on your trip to Alaska (Teaser for Subscriber Episode)
Jun 26, 2024
Behind the Scenes at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Jun 19, 2024
The best restaurants and food in Anchorage with Sourdough Dan Morris
Jun 12, 2024
The best things to do in Fairbanks in Summer with Kasey Gillam
Jun 05, 2024
AI Hallucinations and Forum Fiction in Alaska Travel (Teaser for Subscriber episode)
May 29, 2024
Fishing the Kenai with Dallas Voss
May 22, 2024
Exploring Wrangell-St Elias National Park with Avery Mozen
May 15, 2024
Best Hikes near Anchorage with Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska
May 08, 2024
Mendenhall Glacier in 2024 - What you need to know
May 01, 2024
How to Visit Alaska’s National Parks
Apr 24, 2024
Why is it a problem for a cold place to get warm?
Apr 17, 2024
Exploring Matanuska Glacier near Anchorage with Steve Busby of Greatland Adventures
Apr 10, 2024
Boring but necessary - How travel insurance can save you in Alaska
Apr 03, 2024
Driving from Pennsylvania to Alaska and back with Pete and Kathleen Dent
Mar 27, 2024
Exploring off the beaten track in Haines
Mar 20, 2024
How to save money on your Alaska trip with Scott McMurren
Mar 13, 2024
Alaska Travel with Autism with Cris Stone
Mar 06, 2024
Best restaurants and food in Alaska
Feb 28, 2024
Flightseeing Denali with Cole Chambers from K2 Aviation
Feb 21, 2024
Things to do in Fairbanks in Winter with Morgan Clay from Borealis Sparks
Feb 14, 2024
Alaska Traveler Stories - Peter Moore
Feb 07, 2024
Flightseeing in Juneau by Floatplane with Rebecca Embler from Wings Airways
Jan 31, 2024
How to pick tours in Alaska
Jan 29, 2024
What’s going on in Alaska’s crab fishery?
Jan 24, 2024
Where to stay in Alaska
Jan 22, 2024
How to plan a trip to Denali National Park on your own
Jan 17, 2024
What should I leave out of my Alaska itinerary?
Jan 15, 2024
Helicopter Flightseeing in Alaska with Dawn Campbell from Alaska Helicopter Tours
Jan 10, 2024
What to do first when planning your Alaska Trip
Jan 08, 2024
Best Snowshoeing in the Anchorage area with Matt Worden from Go Hike Alaska
Jan 03, 2024
Planning Your 2024 Alaska Cruise
Jan 01, 2024
How to plan a trip to Alaska in 2024
Dec 27, 2023
All about Reindeer with Running Reindeer Ranch and Chena Outdoor Collective
Dec 20, 2023
Adventures along the Denali Highway with Paige Drobny and Cody Strathe from Susitna Adventure Lodge
Dec 13, 2023
Beyond the Deadliest Catch in Unalaska with Katherine McGlashan
Dec 06, 2023
Alaska Travel with Kids with Erin Kirkland
Nov 29, 2023
The best and worst movies about Alaska with Max Fosberg
Nov 22, 2023
What’s the cheapest way to visit Alaska?
Nov 15, 2023
Why Visit Alaska in Winter?
Nov 08, 2023
Yes, you can use an outhouse with Julie Esdale
Nov 01, 2023
Working on Alaska’s North Slope with Helen Suh
Oct 25, 2023
Life off grid above the Arctic Circle with Mollie Busby from Arctic Hive
Oct 18, 2023
5 Best Places to Visit in Alaska if you don’t want to rent a car
Oct 11, 2023
4 Takeaways from the 2023 Alaska Summer Season
Oct 04, 2023
Dalton Highway vs Dempster Highway - which is better for crossing the Arctic Circle?
Sep 27, 2023
Cruising Alaska with Cruise Expert Ilana Schattauer from Life Well Cruised
Sep 20, 2023
How to see the Northern Lights in Alaska with Jennie and Jay
Sep 13, 2023
What to pack for Alaska with Jennie
Aug 02, 2023
Best things to do in Anchorage with Tom Plawman
Jul 26, 2023
100 years of the Alaska Railroad with Tracy Zadra
Jul 19, 2023
Climbing Denali and staying safe in Alaska's backcountry with Ryan Cross
Jul 12, 2023
Dog mushing in Alaska with Iditarod and Yukon Quest musher Ryne Olson
Jul 05, 2023
Road tripping Alaska with Milepost Editor Serine Reeves
Jun 28, 2023
Renting an RV in Alaska with Bob Johnson
Jun 21, 2023
Kodiak Island with born and raised Kodiakan Molly Odell
Jun 14, 2023
Unique Food experiences in Juneau with Midgi Moore
Jun 07, 2023
Bears, photography and fishing at Lake Clark National Park from Snug Harbor with Abe and Eli Porter
May 31, 2023
Best things to do in Ketchikan with Patti Mackey
May 24, 2023
Living in Denali - A ranger's perspective with Tom and Donna Habecker
May 17, 2023
Mendenhall Glacier and Exploring Juneau with Serene Hutchinson
May 10, 2023
Riding the Alaska Ferry with Danielle Doyle
May 03, 2023
Alaska's National Parks with Jennie and Jay
Apr 26, 2023
Best things to do in Skagway with Reba Hylton
Apr 19, 2023
Epic and Less Traveled Alaska with Scott McMurren
Apr 12, 2023
Small Ship Cruising with Jen Martin
Apr 05, 2023
Riverboating in Fairbanks with Wade Binkley
Mar 29, 2023
Glacier Bay National Park with Ranger Matt
Mar 22, 2023
Whale watching and exploring Juneau with Jamie Letterman and Louis Juergens
Mar 15, 2023
Katmai National Park - Bears and Beyond with Katmai Ranger Cara
Mar 08, 2023
Introducing the Alaska Uncovered Podcast
Mar 01, 2023
Best of Alaska + Denali in 2023 with Valerie Stimac Bailey
Mar 01, 2023
How to Plan a Trip to Alaska
Mar 01, 2023