Millane's Serenity by the Sea Cabins, Seward Alaska

09/02/2024

The shuttle service has been ferrying people up and down the Seward Highway since 2022

08/04/2024

08/04/2024

08/03/2024

Spot the eagle and spot the harbor seals. So much wildlife around this summer and the viewing has been amazing!

08/03/2024

If you encounter a bear in the woods, stay calm. ⁣⁣Identify yourself by making noise so the bear knows you are a human. We recommend using your voice. Waving and showing off your opposable thumb means nothing to the bear.

You could also read aloud the passive aggressive email you wrote to Janet after she wanted to schedule a meeting at 4:30 on a Friday. The bear may come closer or stand on its hind legs to get a better understanding of Janet’s audacity. However, a standing bear is usually curious, not threatening.⁣⁣

Warmest regards!

What else should you know? Check out more bear safety tips at: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htm

07/29/2024

The aurora forecast for the next 3 nights is looking great. Kp 5, 6 and 7 is forecast. The weather needs to cooperate, and the sky needs to be dark enough for viewing. We do not go by the times in the forecast for viewing, we watch the data and the sky the entire time it is dark enough, sunset to sunrise.

In addition to the great forecast, as I was preparing to write this, another X flare has happened, which means the great forecast can add another couple of nights. Let's see what happens! We start the data watch TONIGHT.

Photos depict the estimation of the area the aurora might be seen. Red is a higher chance, and green is a low chance. We have to see what the data does before we get too excited. No matter, be ready to stay awake.

NOAA Space Weather says:
Periods of G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storms are likely late on 29 Jul due to the possible arrival of a CME from 27 Jul. Periods of G3 (Strong) storming are likely on 30 Jul, with G2 (Moderate) storm periods likely on 31 Jul, due to the anticipated arrival and passage of multiple CMEs from 27-28 Jul.

07/23/2024

For many people, a trip to Alaska is a once-in-a-lifetime dream fulfilled. For others, it’s a return to one of their favorite places on the planet. And some visit once and decide to make the state their home.

Check out our 10 Reasons to Visit Alaska >>> https://alaskamagazine.com/travel/10-reasons-to-visit-alaska

07/21/2024

Getting ready for some of those classic Alaska adventures?

07/15/2024

07/10/2024

Feeling the love at LaConte Glacier today

07/05/2024

You did it, Millane Family—you’re a Superhost!

#3 Aialik Glacier Cabin-Serenity by the Sea Cabins

07/05/2024

The iconic mountain running race featured a new record and a first-time winner

07/02/2024

Many tales of races on Mount Marathon before the first official race in 1915. What truth and conjecture remain a mystery is what Alaskan stories are made of. Native Alaskans may have conquered this “hill” while hunting or for other purposes long before the arrival of the Russians, the early residents, such as the Lowells, or later characters like Al Peel and other lookouts who may have used the mountain to place bets on the arrival time of the steamers. Many have run and won this excellent foot race, much to their competitors’ amazement and annoyance.

In 1915, Seward learned it would be the terminus for the Alaska Railroad. Locals celebrated this important news with a parade, baseball games, potato sack races, dances, and the first formal race on Marathon Mountain. Runners in that race were James Walters, George Kosmos, Eric Burman, Joe Bolduc, and Doc Daykin. Walters came in first with a time of one hour and two minutes and won $35.00. Kosmos came in second, winning $10.00, and Burman came in third, winning $5.00. Seward businesses donated prize money to make Seward a Fourth of July destination. After 100 years, Seward has become a favorite place for Alaskans to celebrate the nation’s holiday. Alex Bolam broke the hour barrier in 1916 with a winning time of 55 minutes and 12 seconds. His record stood until 1928 when a young boy named Ephraim Kalmakoff defeated him with a time of 52 minutes and 35 seconds. Ephraim was a resident of the Jesse Lee Home and was just 14 when he won with this record time. Ephraim also won in 1929 and 1930. His 1928 record stood unbroken until 1957. Ralph Hatch of Seward was a six-time winner in 1946-1950 and 1953, receiving the first perpetual trophy. The race is one of the oldest foot races in America and is still going strong today.

07/01/2024

Plenty of fun in the sun with great people! There’s still a lot of availability in July and if you’re not seeing a date you’d prefer, please text and ask! 907-362-3649 (texting works best for me as I’m usually commuting or rowing and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!!)

06/30/2024

Big trees, secret beaches, and turquoise waters. We know Alaska's wild places. Let us take you there!

06/30/2024

06/25/2024

Car-free in Seward? No worries! The city runs a free shuttle in the summertime. Shuttle arrives every 30 minutes daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. Handy stops include the train depot, cruise terminal, harbor, and Alaska SeaLife Center.

06/08/2024

06/06/2024

In 2019, we had to cut our summer season short due to the forest fires that wreaked havoc on the Kenai Peninsula. Living in a temperate rainforest climate, it's easy to forget that Alaska is prime real estate for forest fires to burn hundreds of t...

06/06/2024

161K likes, 1228 comments. “Ecosystem influence: How trees in the rely on salmon to survive 🐟 Featuring biologist Sean B. Carroll”