AKwriter Joined: 04-25-2022
Lisa Maloney is a long-time Alaskan, freelance writer, and author of three award-winning guidebooks, including "Moon Alaska" and "Day Hiking Southcentral Alaska." She loves hiking, camping and travel, and when she's not traipsing around in her beloved mountains — or maybe exploring even farther afield — you'll probably find her dancing or making music on fiddle and button accordion.
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Is buying a used RV worth it? Here's what to watch out for

AKwriter/05-18-2023

Imagine this: You purchase a secondhand RV in beautiful condition. It's been inspected and cleared as good to go. Your first few hundred miles of adventure are blissfully smooth... then comes a mechanical breakdown, followed by the painful discovery that instead of buying your dream home on wheels, you purchased a nightmare that is riddled with hidden problems. That happened to me. And while it's tempting to say I was a fool for being — well, fooled — the truth is that a whole lot of used-RV buy...

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8 things that make camping in Alaska special

AKwriter/08-26-2022

Seasoned campers may already know what to expect while camping in Alaska: There'll be spectacular scenery, lots of wildlife, and many of the familiar trappings of any camping experience such as picnic tables, fire pits, and an overall opportunity to live closely with nature. But Alaska packs a few notable surprises that make it stand out from other camping destinations, and a few other aspects that can be challenging if you're not prepared for them. Here's a look at some of the things that make ...