Roadtrip Across Alaska | MUST SEE Stops from Tok to Seward [S1-E1]
Welcome to ALASKA! Get ready to road trip across the Last Frontier in autumn, witnessing fall colors, incredible sights, and learning fascinating facts and history along the way. From the Canadian Border to Seward, we travel 525 miles of striking natural beauty, covering the Glenn Highway and the Seward Highway, and ending in stunning Seward.
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Art We There Yet Travel Vlog | Season 1 | Episode 1
🔹Featured: Glenn Highway, Matanuska Glacier, Parks Highway, Talkeetna, Turnagain Arm, Kenai Peninsula, Seward Highway, and Seward.
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Cora & Jose. Two artists on an epic journey. Alaska to Argentina in a bus turned professional art & recording studio on wheels. Creating art and music inspired by the people and landscapes of the Americas. Creating connections through community murals and songwriting workshops.
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What is your FAVORITE stop on this road trip?!
Alaska 😊, Talquitna is quaint and beautiful, but the whole state.
I was born and raised in Juneau, Alaska. These videos are by far the best I have seen sharing Alaska with the world! Beautiful! I watch them and feel right at home. We are fulltime RVers currently living in Arizona.
Thank you so much. Feedback like this is so, so, so affirming! Thank you!!
@ArtWeThereYet my husband and I are moving back to Alaska next year. Your videos are so amazing to watch while we are waiting to travel home. I have a podcast and he does editing for me. So much in common with what you both are doing. You inspire us!
@@ArtWeThereYet I just sent an email to Cora from the email on the website. - Suzy
“A person could probably live their whole life in Anchorage and never get tired of the views along the Turnagain Arm”….yep, confirmed, I’ve been up and down the Seward Highway a thousand times and it still takes my breath away every single time..
🤘🤘 Best comment to start the day with!
I 💙 💚Alaska....was there May 2019....had so many awesome experiences....one of my Top 10 Trips of a Lifetime. In Talkeetna we went flight seeing with K2 Aviation (buzzed right by the STUNNING Denali) which was the highlight of the trip for me. Thanks so much for sharing!
Oh that sounds amazing. We’re hoping to get into the air this summer as well 🤞✈️🏔️
Cora and Jose your travels are an inspiration ! thank you !
Happy to hear that! Thanks for being "on the bus" with us!
After a while, I stumbled upon a channel that truly captivated me. Your content, energy, knowledge, and filming approach are absolutely amazing. Hats off to both of you! Your videos have ignited a strong desire in me to eventually embark on my own Alaskan adventure. Thanks for the motivation! Your passion for exploration and the stunning visuals you capture have truly sparked a fire within me to make my Alaskan dream a reality. Keep up the fantastic work!
This is such a beautiful, kind, wonderful comment. Thank you! And just what we needed to hear today. It warms both our hearts to hear that the videos have been inspiring and motivating, and that your own Alaskan adventure awaits on the horizon. 🏔️
thank you for sharing this amazing, beautiful trip
Glad you enjoyed it!!!
these productions deserve an award... please negotiate a deal with netflix and tvs... u guys are so good... better than all dicoveries .. etc ... truly lady u deserve an award . god bless u all
😊🫶🙏that is SUCH a kind compliment- thank you!!
Thank you for your videos. We road the Alcan Highway in 1964 on our way to Anchorage, when it wasn’t paved. That was a real experience!
Wow, sounds like it!
Wow! That's one of the best AK clips I've seen. Beautifully done. Sometimes it takes 'someone from the Outside' to help appreciate the greatness one lives in. Wish you guys the very best.
Great video! Great landscapes! Great informations! Thanks a lot ^_^
Glad you enjoyed it! Sending hugs!
These lanscapes are really incedible!!! There are a few ones I desired to be there while watching the video.
Yes, Alaska is just stunning, isn't it?!
@@ArtWeThereYet I had seen a lot of pictures and videos from Alaska, but I didn't expect something like this ones. Rural people mostly get awesomed by huge buildings, big cities and their huge offer of varieties. City ones find beauty into place with no human signs. However, no matter wherever you are, that's awesome. But you know. Moving into Canada or USA means a lot of money for lawyers to apply for a visa and later for the residence. And with no guarantee you will be accepted, get a job or a way to make a living. For young people is certainly an opportunity. But for middle aged..... But they are great countries. No one is going to say no if needed to be there while the person can enjoy the things that make him happy from time to time.🏔️🏞️🎣📷 And for the record, I got totally exhausted of Instagram. Too much adds and reels of people doing things I never wanted to see. So I have accepted notifications of the closest, but for an unknown time I am not going to be active on this social network.
Your videos are very exciting. Me and Sailor (My Lab) have been planning this trip or similar for a year. I live in Tampa, so will be making my way from Florida to Alaska. I have friends in Sitka and the photos they post are incredible. Building out my rig now to hopfully depart next May 2024. Thanks again for your videos.
Oh awesome! That’s going to be a HECKUVA drive!! Where do you plan to cross to Canada? Depending on where you cross, you might want to check out our two videos about driving the Trans-Canada highway. Lots of AMAZING stops and history on that route! Especially if you cross to Canada east of Lake Superior. Enjoy your trip and good luck with the build! 💪🛠️
@@ArtWeThereYet Thanks for your reply. I'm not sure just yet.. I did see that it can be a booger to cross in some places. In my route from Florida I will head to Oklahoma to see family for a few days then to north dakota to see my son and gran babies. Will be leaving from north dakota to Alaska then..Route isn't planned out past north dakota just yet.
Great job you guys. My wife and I just returned from time with our son in Palmer, AK. He has lived there 8 years and absolutely loves it. We have traveled many of the same roads your highlighted in this segment. You presented it beautifully, both with your stunning videography and your great script. Excellent work! The very best to you both!
Alaska is so beautiful. I was there in 2004 only for a week, and since then I feel like I could settle down there. Keep enjoying
We totally understand you, we feel the same way. We are actually extending our stay in Alaska, we are loving it here😀
@@ArtWeThereYet awesome, I am enjoying every second of your videos! I shared them with my good friend who went with me to Alaska in 2004. She is a park ranger in Patagonia, Chile now
That’s awesome, thanks for sharing! Patagonia is our destination, it might be a few years before we make it there. Tell you friend to keep an eye open for a colorful bus 😀
@@ArtWeThereYet I will... Let me know, she is the head of one the small natural monuments there 😉
I must say, I've been watching as you left the lower 48, and You are really doing a wonderful job with the editing and bringing the true experience to the screen. Thank you. You both are very welcoming and gentle spirits. It is a pleasure to ride along.. Also, You have an amazing singing voice.
Hey Danny! Oh that is so kind - thank you!! We're so happy to hear you've been with us on the trip for a smidge now. And we hope you enjoy what's coming up 😊 Cheers! -C & J
Wow 😮😮😮❤❤❤
I think I know that bus, and thank you for blazing the trail. I am leaving key west next week and on my way, hopefully will see you soon, peace and blessings
Oh wow, have a great road trip! When's your projected ETA to Alaska? Next spring, we hope!
Love the video!! Also enjoy your informational details you share about the areas you visit!!
Thanks so much!!
Your channel is so much more just educational! Your amazing energy and talent of storytelling conquered my heart in Canadian national parks, and since then I am in the board with you! Thousands of people soak in that crazy beauty and learn so much thank to your incredibly wonderful job! Thank you!
Wow, thank you! ❤️❤️
Love your videos you have a wonderful voicemail for narration and do a marvelous job and photography and videos is wonderful!thank you!❤
Thank you very much, Michael! Welcome aboard the adventure with us!
We are making our first trip to Alaska in May 2024. I have been watching a lot of videos of the drive and about the cities to visit. Your videos are very good & have a lot of great information (I've been taking notes).
That is awesome! So happy the video is helping!
Omg just discovered this channel and love it. Ive just subscribe and watched two ep all ready gone watch the other ones all at once. I love alaska Its a dream of mine to by a cabin and live up their. My biggest dream is to see the Northan lights. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
Hurray! Welcome to our little youtube family, Michael. Welcome aboard! So happy you are on the journey with us :)
@@ArtWeThereYet I just found out your from Wisconsin which is where I live. Btw I think I'm gone plan a trip to Seward Alaska next Oct. Your channel made me really want to see Alaska and the northern lights.
Omg I remember seeing your bus parked on the Arm. So cool! I am out of state currently and quite homesick. Thanks for showcasing Alaska so well.
Oh that's so cool! Thank you for the kind compliment about the episodes - so glad you think we are showcasing the state well! We are doing our best!
Heck, I wanna be there for that great looking food 😋
Aw shucks, thanks!
Just Awesome.
Thank you! Cheers!
Very beautiful video.
Thank you very much!
🤗🤗Ciao ragazzi, paesaggi meravigliosi!
Grazie Mario! 👋
Unspeakably beautiful 😊😮
We agree, Alaska is AMAZING!!!
Love all the autumn footage!
We got really lucky with the timing of our trip, considering that we didn't plant it to be this way😀
You guys having a wonderful life.
We are very grateful 🏔️
Thanks for sharing Alaska. Beautiful videography and commentary and editing.
Thank you very much!
Have system to maintenant bus battery charged over winter. Battery box on bus fun to pull out! Hunt for battery green post! Great video of trip, paint design on bus very well done.
Thanks so much!
Nice clip of Lion's Head in the beginning. Fall is a beautiful time up here. I didn't know that the boondock camping along the Susitna River in Talkeetna had a name. It's cool that you got to meet Trish. The Roadhouse has delicious ginger cookies. Yay, you arrived in Seward just in time for the first snowfall. Perfect timing.
Oh wow you know Trish! It's a small world. Trish and Rocket are amazing hosts, we are so happy we got to meet them😊
@@ArtWeThereYet I don't know her well, but I've met Trish before at some local events.
Love you guys
Life long Alaskan, Denali and I have been having a summer of our own this year! Gulkana Glacier, Castner Glacier, Tabletop Mountain, Valdez, Whittier, Cordova. Friday morning we’re heading to the Kenai for Silver Salmon fishing from a drift boat! And then catching the Ferry from Whittier to Valdez as I don’t want to drive the Seward both ways, make a circle back to Fairbanks.
That sounds like an amazing trip! 🤩
So enjoying your videos. I spent a week in the dead of winter in Fairbanks. I wanted to go to Alaska in the winter as I wanted to go dog sledding! It was an amazing time! Chena hot springs and the Ice Museum. There was just so much to do! I staying in a BnB which was terrific! Made many new friends. Temp was -17! Lol.
Yea, winter in Alaska can be very cold but it can also be magical with all the amazing winter activities. We are so happy you enjoy your Alaskan winter vacation. Thanks for watching our videos ☺️
I’m so glad you clarified that you’re not staying in your bus for the winter. I was wondering how good the insulation was. 😂😅
Hahahah, nope! No winters in the bus!
You did great 👍 Trip keep going i like to watch it
Thank you! 😃
Awesome video, almost immediately I contacted my youngest brother to see about organizing a trip to Alaska. We have a little bit of history on Alaska so we'll see if the Lord allows; Victor M Bejarano Jr. US Navy veteran (I'm the only one in our immediate family that's been up to Alaska; one of our uncle's worked on the Alaskan pipeline)
Hi Victor, oh that is so great to hear that the video sparked a fire to come up Alaska! We hope you make it happen. You will love it here!
another beautiful video. bravo :)
Thank you! Cheers!
Maza aa gya Kamal ❤
Who is Kamal? 🙂
@@ArtWeThereYet "Kamal" means "Awesome"
Oh! Awesome!!! Google translate was translating it as “Happy Birthday Kamal” 😊 Thanks for being here on the channel! 🙏🙏
@@ArtWeThereYet It's exact translation is " enjoyed your work, Awesome!"
Thanks!
Thank you! 😊
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I’ve just been back from Alaska and must say your videos embody the feeling I had. I am curious though, how did you manage to fly a drone over Seward highway, around the Turnagain arm. That has a state park sign as soon as we enter the area. Is there a permit we can get? I’d love to fly a drone there someday.
Hi Suraj, we are so happy you are enjoying our videos, thanks for watching! So this is from pilotinstitute.com Chugach State Park Alaska State Regulations prohibit the use of aircraft for the purpose of practice landing within Chugach State Park. However, this law does not explicitly prohibit the use of drones in the park as long as you avoid the restricted actions. Similar rules apply to other state parks in Alaska.
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very good video. thank you very much
So nice of you! Thanks for watching!
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I need a cook to. Good fun.
Yep, I am quite lucky with Mr. Jose the Chef!
Love the videos so far. I grew up in Alaska, but haven’t been back in a long time. One question I have, how is the cellular service in Canada and Alaska? Keep the videos coming. 😊 Please be careful on the side roads, I don’t want you getting stuck. And you should have covered the bus, the weight and exposure of the snow may damage the solar panels and roof.
Hi there! Happy you're enjoying the videos! The cell service was pretty solid throughout Canada, but we couldn't get proper data service through Canadian cell companies, so we used the international plan on our cellphones and then invested in Starlink, which gave us amazing internet. Cell service drops out on the Alcan except when you're in towns. So far the cell service (verizon at least) in Alaska has been pretty good! In the winter it was faster, but now in the tourist season it seems to slow down a bit, which makes sense with all the extra people pulling on the towers.
Remember the episodes of Sergeant Preston of the Yukon with his companion King.
Sounds like interesting history!
What was the name of the campground where you stayed in Talkeetna? I'm in Anchorage now and will be heading that way soon! Looks like you posted the first name of the campground was "Sunshine" but I couldn't read the rest of it. Thanks for your wonderful video 🙂
Hey Tricia! We’re actually parked there right now! Moving the bus tonight though, so unfortunately we’ll miss you! It is called Sunshine Creek Fishing Access. I’ll try to add an exact location pin here on KZhead 👍👍
(62.1747019, -150.1230203)
On iOverlander it is called “Sunshine River”
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We kept our sailboat in Valdez for a couple of years before leaving Alaska and sailing to Seattle. A winter in Seward does not sound fun to me. Too many winters in Alaska. No more shoveling snow for me.
That’s understandable! We are aware that part of our enchantment with Alaskan winters is due to the fact that we haven’t loved them over and over and over. But man, a sailboat in VALDEZ. That must have pretty awesome. And the trip down, wow! Must have been quite a journey. Beautiful coastline.
What time of year specifically is this? headed there mid september, assuming thats pretty close to your dates?
Hi there, we did this trip late September, so you’ll get some beautiful colors if you do your trip mid September. Have a wonderful trip! 🙂
You tube brought me here
Glad it did! Welcome!
My previous treks to alaska-Yukon has always been in June but this time I'm taking à road trip from Spokane thru BC , Yukon, and Alaska. Im leaving Aug 9th for 30 days. You mentioned freezing roads. When was this video taken? It says up load 1 month ago but was this actually taken last September?
Hi there, Yes, the footage on this video is from late September last year, we are a little behind in our travel vlog😬. If you are traveling from August to early September you don't have to worry about frozen roads. Hope you have an amazing trip, August and September are great months to do this trip. Hopefully you'll get to see the Fall colors in full force🙂
I want your rice recipe. Haha
:) Here is the trick for Nicaraguan rice: kzhead.info/sun/pKewhZh7gIqNoK8/bejne.html
@@ArtWeThereYet I'll definitely give this a try! Thank you =)
When was this filmed? So it's fall in Alaska by June??
Hi there, thanks for watching! This was filmed late September 2022. We are quite behind in the production of our videos😬
I live in Alberta, planning that trip, what time / month did you go, thank you
Hey there! We crossed into Alaska on Sept 22 and arrived in Seward around October 10, I believe!
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Thank you!😊
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How do you guys fined you places to sleep along the way would love to do a trip like this
Good question Jason! We use iOverlander - it's a free app that shows tons of places to boondock (also paid camping) + dump stations + propane refill. It's based upon user input, and it is fantastic. We can see how recently people have stayed there, what they say about cell service, conditions, if big rigs will fit, etc. It's awesome!! We've used it from the start of our journey (starting in 2019) and it's never failed us.
what kind of MPG do you get in the bus?
It ranges between 6.5 and 8, depending on the landscape.
so the best time to go is summer?!
Well there’s no BAD time to visit Alaska, but truthfully our personal favorite time is March. Wintertime but lots of sunshine and clear days. If you want to come in the warmer months, we recommend July as there will be a higher chance of warm, sunny days. September is rainy, so avoid September if you don’t like the rain!
You missed a lot if you didn't go to VALDEZ. IT'S AMAZING.......😅
Agreed! We’re actually hoping we can live there this winter!!!
So if you have any cabin hookups, let us know 😊
@@ArtWeThereYet Valdez is on the Gulf of Alaska. We drove down there after leaving Seward. We didn't like Seward at all!! We were at Valdez during the Salmon run....all the creeks were Red with Salmon! Your filming is awesome!
why not mentioned the campground you camp? information draw people to your channel and stay with you
Hey there! Normally we do, but this wasn't an official campground so we didn't think to. For future videos, we will probably note the location of our cool boondocking spots though!
@@ArtWeThereYet thank would be helpful. I watch A+K’s channel for info on campground etc. it is helpful
I have to ask - why don’t you get a trailer for the car?
Ah-ha, that is the big question! We get that one a lot ☺️ So the car...it's a long story. But basically, it was supposed to die like almost 3 years ago. It was given to us because the mechanic said it might have two days, two weeks, MAYBE two months before it died. BUT...since then...it just keeps running! Every light in the dash is on, nothing works 'properly', yet it just keeps running. We hate driving two vehicles, but a Prius can't be flat-towed, so we would need a dolly for it. The cost, plus the logistics of having a tail added to the bus just isn't worth it for a car that costs less than the tow system (and could really die any minute). We park the bus in some tiiiight spaces, so having a dolly would really be tricky for us. We've considered selling the car for a towable vehicle, but with the cost of used cars right now... Every time we come to a crossroads with the car, we do the math and it's just so much cheaper to drive the Prius (costs barely anything in gas). Every season, we keep thinking the car will die. Who knows, maybe this summer will be it! We hope not! We hope it survives just long enough to get us through our time in Alaska. Then when we head south, we hope we can get a flat-towable jeep. That's the hope! Anyway, that's the long story about Sancho! 🤪🚙
@@ArtWeThereYetwow that is a wow built car. Lol
Sancho... 🤣
Jesus fucking christ your english is amazing
☺️☺️☺️Thank you?☺️☺️☺️
@@ArtWeThereYet Oh! Why the question mark? Is English your native language, I was only under the impression as to otherwise due to a very slight accent. In any case I apologize whole heartedly.
Oh no worries at all!!! The question mark was because we were entertained by the contrast of the awesome compliment garnished with awesomely placed profanity. ☺️ Love it! English is my (Cora’s) first language and Jose’s second language.
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Thank you!