Summary: Our Robert & Mary Carey take the show this week to Alaska for a special remote broadcast from the Alyeska Resort to explore our 49th State: Cruise through 26 glaciers on stunning Prince William Sound. See humpback whales, sea otters, porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles and more. Captain Cody Hanna, Boat Captain for Phillips Cruises explains. Last week MSN released its “Best Hotel in Each State” list, and The Alyeska Resort ranked #1 in Alaska. In addition to being a world-class ski destination, it’s also popular with hikers, bikers, adventure travelers and culinary foodies. Executive Mandy Hawes and Executive Chef Jason Porter join The Careys to discuss this premier resort. Alaska offers many “bucket list” items and one for sure is landing on the glaciers surrounding Mount McKinley, America’s tallest peak at over 20,000 feet tall, aboard a ski plane. Suzanne Rust of Rust’s Flying Service/K2 Aviation will share what to expect before Robert & Mary take the flight. Alyeska Resort Outdoor Shop manager Brett Crook talks ‘shop’ Alaskan style as we explore hiking, outdoor activities and how what makes camping in Alaska a little different than many of the lower 48 states. Of the 400+ U.S. National Parks, 23 are in Alaska. Which are the most popular, and which is the largest? Alaska National Park’s John Quinley checks-in to provide these answers and share what attracts over 2.5 million visitors annually.
