Alaska Uncovered Podcast
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.
Episodes
182 episodes
Come to Alaska with us in June 2027!
Jennie shares the plan for the second annual Authentic Alaska in June 2027! We're excited to plan a bit further ahead this year for Glacier Bay and Juneau.
Best Hiking Destinations in Alaska with Lisa Maloney
Alaska hiking guidebook author Lisa Maloney sits down with Jennie to share her five favorite hiking destinations in Alaska and favorite hikes in each of them.Lisa's Hiking in Alaska Blog
Jennie's Favorite Alaska National Park
Get my workshop for visiting all 8 Alaska National Parks (save 10% with code: podcast)
What to Pack for Alaska this Summer
Jennie shares her packing tips for not getting overwhelmed, overpacking or having your phone go dead this summer.Sign up for Jennie's email list (and get the free packing list)...
Riding a Motorcycle from Seattle to Alaska and back (Alaska Traveler Series)
Listener Thomas sits down with Jennie and Jay to share his experience riding a motorcycle from Seattle to Alaska and back in the summer of 2025.Thomas's Mot...
BONUS: Alaska's Inside Passage without a Cruise and Sale this week on all my Workshops!
I finished the Inside Passage without a cruise workshop!To celebrate, all six of my on demand Alaska planning workshops are on sale this week for $12 (regular price is $17). Save an additional 10% with code: podcasthttps://...
New Fairbanks Planetarium at University of Alaska Museum of the North
Director of the brand new (opening April 2026) Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium in Fairbanks at the University of Alaska Museum of the North joins Jennie to share their mutual love of planetariums and the programs they're offering.
BONUS: 10 Days 2 Ways - Jennie's new on demand workshop for planning your own Alaska Itinerary
Jennie shares the details for her new on demand workshop - Alaska 10 Days 2 Ways - that gives you an itinerary for famous places like Denali and Seward, along with her favorite itinerary off the beaten track.
What's New Fishing the Kenai and Celebrity Fishermen with Dallas Voss
Soldotna fishing guide Dallas Voss is back on the pod for an update on what's new with fishing the Kenai and Kisilof Rivers - and sharing how her small two person business was able to host a celebrity for a day of fishing.Save 10% on fis...
Jennie's 5 Days above the Arctic Circle in February
Jay interviews Jennie about her recent trip to Arctic Hive in Wiseman, above the Arctic Circle.Mollie on the podcast in 2023
Visiting Glacier Bay National Park on your own
Tracy Losee from Glacier Bay Lodge sits down with Jennie to talk about one of Jennie's favorite topics - visiting Glacier Bay National Park on your own instead of on a cruise! We talk about what to do, logistics and why this park is so special....
Going deeper in Fairbanks with Fairbanks Folk School
Kelsey Bearden Eagan joins Jennie to talk about programs visitors can take part in with the Fairbanks Folk School as well as her favorite places to go and things to do in Fairbanks.The Folk School
Why is whale watching in Juneau so incredible?
Long time Juneau residents and whale watchers Jamie Letterman and Ben Rubenstein sit down with Jennie to talk about why whale watching in Juneau is so incredible and their other favorite things to do in Juneau.
Renting an RV to explore Alaska and the Yukon with Rolf and Irene Meyer
Rolf and Irene Meyer sit down with Jennie to talk about how to decide if an RV rental is right for you as well as some of their favorite places to travel with an RV in in Alaska and the Yukon.GoNorth...
Best ways to experience Skagway with Jaime Bricker
Life long Skagway resident Jaime Bricker joins Jennie to talk about all the best things to do in Skagway - whether you've got a day on a cruise or are considering a detour off the Alaska highway. We talk about the best things to do exploring on...
Making your own way in Seward and Anchorage with Salted Roots
KellyAnn and Matt from Salted Roots come on the podcast to share their story of building unique accommodations in Alaska in Seward and Anchorage and their local insight into both places.
Exploring Girdwood with Cadence Maddox
Cadence Maddox from Girdwood joins Jennie to talk about her favorite things to do in Girdwood as well as about getting up in helicopters for an unforgettable adventure in Alaska.Save 10% on your helicopter tour with
The Uncrowded and Unique Alaska Adventure you've been looking for
In this special bonus episode, Jennie shares all the details about the trip and the itinerary Jennie and Jay are leading June 6-14, 2026. This completely unique itinerary is designed by Jennie and will be guided by Jennie and Jay. Registration ...
Brown Bear Viewing in Juneau with Peter Nave
Jennie sits down with Peter Nave, a born and raised Juneau resident and owner of Wild Coast Excursions in Juneau to talk about the brown bear viewing excursions. Wild Coast Excursions -...
Should I book my Alaska cruise shore excursions through the cruise line?
Jennie discusses different ways of booking shore excursions in Alaska cruise ports and the benefits and downsides of each.Book an Alaska planning session with J...
Where should I book my tour to support small and local Alaska Tour Companies? Behind the Scenes with Kierre, Mandy and Jennie
Jennie is joined by small Alaska business owners Kierre Childers and Mandy Garcia to spill the tea about how things work behind the scenes at a small locally owned tour company and how it works when you book through an online travel agency (Tri...
How Jennie can help you with your Alaska trip in 2026 and Beyond
Authentic Alaska - Jennie and Jay's small group tour in June 2026Sign up for Jennie's free weekly email n...
Discounts in Southcentral Alaska and Denali for Alaska Uncovered Listeners
Jennie talks about the last round of discounts for podcast listeners for 2026 Alaska travel.All the podcast discount codes