
← Travel Squad Podcast7 Aug · 29 min
4 Alaska National Parks We’ve Visited + Our Plans for Denali & Katmai
<p>In this episode, we recap our adventures in Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, Wrangell-St. Elias, and Lake Clark National Parks, sharing our favorite hikes, glacier cruises, bear viewing experiences, wildlife encounters, and travel tips.</p><p>We also reveal our plans for visiting Alaska’s remaining national parks: <strong>Denali, Katmai, Kobuk Valley, and Gates of the Arctic</strong>. From watching brown bears catch salmon at Brooks Falls to camping above the Arctic Circle and exploring one of the most remote wilderness areas in America, we’re sharing exactly how we hope to experience these bucket-list destinations.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Kenai Fjords National Park travel tips</li><li>Glacier Bay National Park cruise experience</li><li>Wrangell-St. Elias flightseeing & glacier hiking</li><li>Lake Clark bear viewing adventure</li><li>Our Denali National Park itinerary plans</li><li>Katmai National Park & Brooks Falls bear viewing</li><li>Visiting Kobuk Valley National Park</li><li>Exploring Gates of the Arctic National Park</li><li>Tips for planning an Alaska National Parks road trip and fly-in adventure</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Kenai Fjords:</strong></p><p>Hotels: <a href="https://booking.tp.st/v8XCNCGh" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Harbor 360 Hotel</a> or <a href="https://expedia.com/affiliates/seward-hotels-breeze-inn.7cQ09cj" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Breeze Inn</a></p><p>Episode: <a href="https://travelsquadpodcast.com/kenai-fjords-national-park/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kenai Fjords National Park in 2 Days by Land & Sea</a> </p><p>Viator Shop: <a href="https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/travelsquadpodcast/Kenai-Fjords-National-Park-Sew?medium=link&medium_version=shop&campaign=Blog-post" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kenai Fjords Viator Experiences</a></p><p>Itinerary: <a href="https://shoptravelsquad.com/products/2-day-kenai-fjords-itinerary?_pos=1&_psq=kenai&_psid=10290287c&_ss=e" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2 Day Kenai Fjords National Park Itinerary</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Glacier Bay: </strong></p><p><strong>Episode: </strong><a href="https://travelsquadpodcast.com/2-days-glacier-bay/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2 Day Glacier Bay National Park Adventure</a></p><p><strong>Itinerary: </strong><a href="https://shoptravelsquad.com/products/2-day-glacier-bay-itinerary" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">2 Day Glacier Bay Itinerary</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Wrangell - St. Elias: </strong></p><p><strong>Hotels: </strong><a href="https://www.kennicottlodge.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kennicott Glacier Lodge</a> or <a href="https://expedia.tpk.lu/Pz9HQHZH" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Blackburn Cabin</a></p><p><strong>Itinerary: </strong><a href="https://shoptravelsquad.com/products/wrangell-st-elias-national-park-summer-itinerary-3-days" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">3 Day Wrangell - St. Elias National Park Summer Itinerary</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Find a great flight deal to Anchorage with <a href="https://thriftytraveler.com/a/travelsquadpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>Thrifty Traveler Premium</strong></a>’s flight deals. Use our promo code <strong>TSP </strong>to get $20 off your first year subscription.</p><p>—---------------------------------------</p><p><strong>Shop:</strong><a href="https://shoptravelsquad.com/collections/travel-itineraries" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong> </strong>Trip Itineraries </a>&<a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/travelsquadpodcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Amazon Storefront </a></p><p><strong>Connect:</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g?" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> YouTube</a>,<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@travelsquadpodca