🐟🏞️ Valdez: Alaska's Best Kept Secret? 2021 Alaska Road Trip | Newstates Go North: EP9
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- Wildlife. Glaciers. Dining. Entertainment. All in a great coastal fishing town. Find out why Valdez might be the best kept secret (and our favorite) in Alaska! Our Alaska Planning Guide is now available and on SALE! www.newstatenomads.com/rvalaska
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0:00 Intro
0:49 Driving the Richardson Highway to Valdez
1:45 Exploring Valdez + Delicious food at the Potato
3:24 Salmon and Sea Lions meet at the Solomon Gulch Fish Hatchery
7:01 Dinner Theatre in Valdez at Magpie's On The Fly is a must visit
9:35 Discovering town history at the Valdez Museum including Tsunami, 1964 earthquake, and Exxon Valdez
12:00 Sampling delicious dining in Valdez including Fat Mermaid and Mike's Palace
12:24 Hiking the Mineral Creek Trail near Valdez
14:25 Aboard the Stan Stephens cruise to Meares Glacier with lots of wildlife!
📖 Resources and Links 📖
Valdez Official Tourism Site
www.valdezalaska.org/
Magpie's On The Fly
magpiesonthefly.com/
The Potato
www.theroadsidepotatohead.com/
"That's Valdez" by the Far North Follies
magpiesonthefly.com/dinner-th...
Stan Stephens Cruises
www.stephenscruises.com/
Valdez Museum
www.valdezmuseum.org/
Mineral Creek Hike
www.valdezalaska.org/discover...
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The boat looks like the boat I got on.. very similar yet so different
Love seeing Scout accompanying you on your outings. Every so often I look again at the video of your finding that special 'beach dog'. What a life he's living now!
Scenery is overwhelmingly gorgeous.
Another great adventure😊👍
Thanks, Dave! 👍 -Howard
I'm so glad we went to valdez! It's an amazing drive and a beautiful place!
Really a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing! Nice cut Howard!😎p.s. love Scouts hoodie!🐾
Donald, thanks! I was glad to finally find a barber shop. 😂 -Howard
So beautiful and well produced, we really enjoyed watching it. But where were Piper & Ella?
Bob, they are happily sleeping and lounging around the RV! The pug in them makes Piper and Ella especially lazy, they will sometimes sleep 12-14 hours a day. 😮 -Howard
Absolutely love Valdez! I can't wait to go back.
Love u guys!!! You should lead an Alaska trip…we’d come!!! Can’t wait to do this….🤞🤞20222
Lou, I'm sure you'll have a GREAT time in Alaska! Don't tempt us with an idea like that, we might consider leading a group! 👍 -Howard
This looks like just an amazing trip. Can't wait to watch the rest of the series. Lynn and Danny
So much cool stuff! The best was the sea lions at the salmon buffet and the boat tour to the glacier. 🐳
Thanks, Tara! Yes, the sea lions was definitely one of our favorite moments. As we were filming, it felt like we were making an episode of Planet Earth! 👍 -Howard
Just love watching you on your adventure! You seemed to appreciate everything that you encountered and making it a fun trip for us to follow along. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! We love sharing our adventures with the community. That's a big part of the fun for us! 👍 -Howard
Wonderful job on all your videos. You guys do a great job highlighting each place with a sense of adventure, respect, and by just being yourselves. You deserve more followers. I wish you more adventures and greater abundance. All the best to you.
Amazing ! I hope I go soon for work there
We visited Valdez this past June. We had rain , clouds and drizzle, no sun, but still an amazing drive and place! We took the Lu Lu Belle boat tour to the Columbia Glacier, I Highly recommend this tour!!!
Great video! Thanks for having such nice things to say about our little town and for also covering some of our rich, albeit in some cases sad, history. :) Good luck on the rest of your travels in our great state!
Thank you so much! We love sharing the people and history of the areas we explore. It helps to tell a more complete story of wonderful places like Valdez! Hope you'll continue on the journey with us. 👍 -Howard
I have lived in Alaska since 98 and absolutely love it! My husband and I were gifted a Stan Stevens cruise and we went down for our 20th Anniversary. Just before our trip I broke my tibia, but we already had the trip planned and paid for our hotel. I was in a wheelchair when we went down to Valdez to take our cruise. The crew was fantastic helping me. To get to the boat you have to go down a ramp and low tide, almost straight down, I was starting to get anxious about getting down the ramp. When they went to get me down the ramp I was in safe hands. To get me down they turned me backwards and hooked my chair up to a wench, my husband said the look in my face was priceless. I really want to go down and take another cruise now that I can walk again (was in the wheelchair for 2 years from complications with another injury.
My stepmother lived through the heart of that earthquake. She was 15, the oldest of 7 kids and she vividly recalls the horrors of the trembling, violently opening cracks in the earth, exploding oil towers, and approaching tidal wave. Such a tragedy and significant event in American History.
You have our attention!! We are looking forward to going there next spring!! Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Awesome, and we hope the entire series here in Alaska has been helpful for planning! Can't wait to hear what you think of Alaska when you visit, Stever! 👍 -Howard
Valdez was our favorite place to visit in Alaska. The highway getting there was spectacular too. We enjoyed eating at the Fat Mermaid and a startup barbecue on one of the side streets. We rode our bikes all over, from the harbor to the fishery. Just amazing! We also went to the cannery and bought cans of salmon. Thanks for refreshing our memories of a most excellent trip.
Kathy that sounds like an amazing trip! The canneries are not open for retail right now due to Covid-19 restrictions. In 2019, we bought crab legs there for well below retail and felt like kings enjoying them for a few weeks after in the RV! We're so glad you're along for the journey. 👍 -Howard
Thanks for the great ideas on things to see in Valdez when we make up there.
Glad to hear it, Don! Valdez is absolutely one of our favorite places to explore in Alaska. Can't wait to hear what you think of it on your visit! 👍 -Howard
Headed to Alaska this summer for 4 weeks. We are renting an RV and super excited. I’m watching all your super informative and fun videos. Great job, you two are talented in presenting such good information. What was the location you stayed at that had those amazing views? Hoping we can stay at the same location
My dad started the pacific mountain guides business in 2003 but sadly in 2012 he passed away on a hunting trip and now we live in Oregon. Now that I’m about to graduate I’d love to go back every year.
I am so happy that you had a chance to visit Valdez, AK. It is a wonderful place to live and visit.
Karen, we agree! This was our second visit to Valdez (2019 and 2021) and we can't wait to return again. Thanks for watching and hope you'll continue on the journey with us. 👍 -Howard
My husband and I just loved this video! You guys always manage to show the complete spectrum of the places you visit- from the food, the natural beauty and the fun and sometimes heart breaking history. Truly enjoyable. Also, we love Scout’s new sweater! 💖
Hahahaha, oh that sweater is VERY popular with everyone! Scout seems to really enjoy wearing it and it definitely helps in the cooler weather. 👍 -Howard
I’m sitting at The Potato right now for lunch. Glad you guys had a good time while visiting us!
We LOVE The Potato! Between 2019 and 2021, we have eaten there at least 6 times. 😂😎 Glad you found our episode and hope you'll continue on the journey with us! 👍 -Howard
Thank you kids, one of your most beautiful videos ever. Hug for Scout.
Thank you so much! We're so glad you're along for the journey. 👍 -Howard
Look so amazing. Thanks Don
We had actually planned on heading to Alaska next spring. With the pandemic and the borders being shut down for so long we've decided to put it off a year. You've given us even more to look forward to when we get there! Lynn and Danny
Lynn and Danny, thanks so much and we're glad our Alaska series has been inspiring for your upcoming trip! This weekend's episode is a overall recap and travel itinerary for Alaska, plus we'll have our planning guide out soon to help as well. Thanks as always for watching and we're so glad you're along for the journey. 👍 -Howard
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your awesome adventure.
Thanks so much! We're so glad you're along for the journey. 👍 -Howard
Very cool
Looks amazing! All of it. We’ve seen our share of humpbacks, but I’ve never seen a puffin!
We've been SO lucky this trip to see Puffin several times! You can also catch them on a Kenai Fjords cruise down in Seward. 👍 Thanks as always for watching and we're glad you're along for the journey! -Howard
How incredibly spectacular! 💖 Definitely on the list if we ever drive or do a cruise up there. So glad you got to see the Sea Lions near the hatchery. I'm assuming that isn't bear territory or they have some pretty good anti-bear stuff. 😉 I always wondered why it was called a salmon ladder on American Ninja Warrior. Now I know. You learn something new every day. Thank you for taking us along on another fabulous journey. -Aimee
Thanks, Troy! The hatchery is actually a popular spot for bears! We went back several times, but never saw one there. You're right, it must be a free for all when the bears are around! -Howard
Spectacular! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! 👍 -Howard
it looks like you got your hair cut... thanks for sharing your video for Valdez.
Scout found a coat, Yay!! Beautiful footage.
Thanks, Christine! ❤️
What an incredible tour to Meirs Glacier! Wow!
Wow is the perfect word, Karla! Getting close enough to hear the movement and cracking earns the WOW title from us! 👍 -Howard
We loved Valdez. We ate ate the Fat Mermaid.. We travel with two border collies and very much appreciate your "pet friendly" information. Thanks for posting.
So glad you love it too!! And the fat mermaid was great, I especially loved that they had a gluten free pizza option 😂👏 thanks for watching! -Katelyn
And you're so welcome on the dog friendly info 🥰🐾🐕 happy to help!!
I follow a lot of nomads but none do videos as interesting as yours. Keep up the good work!
Tom, thanks so much! We're so glad you're along for the journey. 👍 -Howard
This episode had it all, beautiful scenery one dog the other two were missing in action, great looking food and history 200 foot waves yikes!
Gary, Valdez truly has it all. Fascinating history combined with a lively present! 👍 -Howard
You guy's do a great show. Just tone down the happiness a little, for us that have to go to work everyday.
Jeff, we'll try our best, but we ALSO have to work our regular jobs out on the road, too! 😂 Maybe someday travel will be our full-time careers. Something we should aspire to in our future! 👍 -Howard
13:30 those are the desolate yet lovely pristine places where all those weird sasquatch stories come out of, especially at night. guessing the light pollution there is minimal. must be beautiful at night …if not for the unexplained phenomenon I hear about on CZcams.
Each week you share your wonderful experiences with me ( and your 26k subscribers 🥳) and each time I try to come up with words to express my awe, appreciation and gratitude for all your hard work. Filming, photographing and editing is a talent not to be underestimated. Thank you, thank you thank you! 💖 💐 For your inspiration, commitment and generosity. 🇳🇱 🙋♀️ 🇳🇿 🙏
Thank you so much for your support and dedication! This is truly a dream come true for us to share our journeys and inspire so many others to explore for themselves. 26,000 subscribers in 18 months is incredibly humbling. Thank you as always! ❤️ -Howard
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Great video! Where did you end up camping while you were there?
Facebook sent me here!!! Scout brought me here!!! Subscribed with notifications..
Wow, thanks David! So glad you found us and are along for the journey. 👍 -Howard
Absolutely love you guys and the energy!!! Keep it coming 😊 Btw, where do you find those food vouchers from? 😜 It’s a great way to save ☺️
Sue, we research online as much as we can the places we explore before visiting. It seems like a common trend for tourism bureaus to offer these on occasion, but you definitely need to be lucky with timing and finding them! -Howard
Love your videos. Great reminder of so many things I saw when I was there in 1969.
Jack, we're so glad you're along for the journey! I'm sure a lot has changed, but at least some has to be similar to back then, right? -Howard
@@NewstateNomads yes some things still look the same
It's wonderful Valdez video ❤️ love from India 🇮🇳 Mumbai .
What an awesome trip. The water is so green and so many fish 😂. What a great video 👍🏼.
Thanks as always for watching and your support! We truly love Valdez and the people who make it so special. 👍 -Howard
A bit far from Italy but i'd love to be there ❤
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Watched all your Alaska video and y'all did a great job. Just like to know what y'all do for work?
Thanks so much, Sandy! We both provide marketing and communications services for companies across the USA. 👍 -Howard
Unless you're in Valdez during the winter when the snow is 30 feet deep. I lived in Alaska for 37 years...
Some people must really like the snow, John! I did speak with some locals in Valdez about the winters, and it is true they get on average over 300 inches of snow a year. Not all at once, and they can get more than 10 inches in a day. Thompson pass is another story, though. 600+ inches a year! Thanks for watching. 👍 -Howard
This is the kind of life I'd love to live
We were there three years ago, not sure if we could do it and how to start. It might require changing careers, you will need to significantly downsize your life, but you can do it Emanoel! Thanks for watching and hope you'll continue on the journey with us. 👍 -Howard
You two make the best RV travel videos. Love them. Keep the coming. What camera do you use?
Jocelyn, thanks so much! All our camera gear and accessories that we use is over on our Amazon shop. Happy to answer any questions you might have! 👍 -Howard www.amazon.com/shop/newstatenomads?listId=HZWKG6CKY8CZ&ref=inf_list_pub_newstatenomads_cp
@@NewstateNomads Great! You are living my bucket list.
That's awesome! Quick question - how far in advance did you buy the cruise? Wondering if I should book ahead, or ok to wait until we're in town. Thanks!
We booked a couple weeks out since we already had dates in mind for our visit to Valdez. It was definitely full on our trip, and that was during the C*VID year. If you know when you'll be there, I'd play it safe and book. 👍 -Howard
Every summer I was there work at Peter Pan seafood
Peter Pan! We pickup fresh seafood from the small store at the plant every time we visit. 👍 -Howard
ya gotta have sasquatch stories.
Hi there - first time watcher and loved your video. We're going to Valdez in May and were wondering if we will hit the sea lion feeding frenzy that you experienced during the filming of this video. So can you tell us the exact date you were there?
Hi Linda! We hope you have a great time, Valdez is one of our favorite places in Alaska! We were there on July 31, so a bit later. I am not sure the conditions in May, but it's definitely worth a visit over to the hatchery!
Thank you so much for getting back to me. We will make a point of going the
I would love to do that tour! what did you do with your dog while on the 8 hour cruise?
Linda, how to keep our three dogs safe is definitely a top of mind consideration when we travel. This is the limit we will leave them in the RV, and we know that with the automatic ventilation systems and monitoring we have onboard that they are comfortable and safe. Thanks for watching! 👍 -Howard
when are you?
I assume you drove the RV up... How hard/easy was the route for an RV that size?
We did drive up, our second roundtrip to Alaska! Here's more detail on the experience of driving to and in Alaska. Thanks for watching and hope you'll continue on the journey with us! 👍 -Howard czcams.com/video/2xdYRwk0yFw/video.html
They didn’t charge to look at the ice?
U need to describe/ add cost part also to make video more informative... Tx
I used to call it Val's Disease.
What time of year was this video filmed?
Hi Elizabeth! We were there the last week of July, 2021.
@@NewstateNomads you missed us by a month. I used to live here and I’d give anything to move back but it’s so expensive.
Funny cause I live here
Best kept secret? Well not for much longer thanks to you
Everyone we met in Valdez wants this secret to get out. This is a wonderful part of Alaska that deserves the spotlight! Thanks for watching. -Howard
@@NewstateNomads I highly doubt that. Really think the people want their area overrun by huge throngs of people? Not buying it. Think about the very reason you are attracted to the area. Its because it is relatively untouched by mankind. Every place on earth where large number of people congregate end up being destroyed, or at least the natural charm of it is. Always, always, always.
My friend tried to drive to Alaska the ferry charged him $4000.00 to take him and his car over from Washington to Canada . Is there another way .
Yes, you can now drive through Canada (like we did on our return trip) provided you are vaccinated and have a negative COVID test within 72 hours of attempting to cross. If you are not vaccinated, Canada will require documentation to support that your travel is essential in order to drive up to Alaska. Thanks for watching. -Howard
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Valdez is not a secret