Father & Sons Beach Camping Adventure | Explore, Catch, & Cook

Come along for an epic father and sons Alaska camping trip. The boys spent 4 days in Prince William sound exploring glaciers, ice bergs and waterfalls and catching and cooking Squid and Shrimp! Thanks for spending time with us!
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[@karenlord600]

Mark is such an amazing Dad, loving, caring and a great teacher!

[@vedaanderson7009]

Me*2 🎉😂❤

[@Joy-qw3wm]

100%.

[@tracybeasley6682]

I've got to say Mark your Mom is one tough cookie!! I don't think I could be out there doing what she's doing and I'm 51 yes old!! Thank you for taking us on your adventure ✨️ I loved learning about the glaciers and oh my gosh when the squid was biting Bennett , and watching you all get those big shrimp I just loved it!! ❤

[@markhamm2135]

She is a great lady and we've learned so much from her. She loves being outdoors and taught us so much by example and deed over her lifetime.

[@cathy8070]

Wholeheartedly agree 😊🇨🇦

[@sarahekstrom8510]

This is Mark’s sister. Prince William sound has been such a special place to me since I started going there as a teen. I was thrilled to finally come up with a plan to take my kids there. A couple comments. The glaciers are on the order of 10,00 years old, but the actual ice is a couple hundred years old. The ice is constantly (slowly) moving through. Secondly, the glacial ice bergs are only 10% above water because they are so dense.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Thank you for letting us know. It is a special place indeed. 😊

[@DragonQueenx1]

Thank you Sarah for talking with us. I very much enjoy Lauren and Mark's channel. I have to tell the Hamm family helped me survive covid as a Nurse and as a pt with Meningitis in 2022. I so enjoy the adventures and the love. I hope to see you again in the future.

[@Joy-qw3wm]

Wow ,thankyou for sharing this with us.I always feel lucky to have been brought up near the sea ,though we`re a tiny seaside town in the South of England.This was something else and your children will have so many special memories too.We are so lucky with the nature around us ,which we often take for granted.SO much beauty and so peaceful.So glad your enjoyed your trip with your family.x

[@ladgers]

Hi. First off I love watching your family's adventures. I get excited like I'm there 😊. I have a question though. When the squid was biting, Bennett Mark's voice got kind of alarmed. Could it have caused permanent damage to him if they didn't get it off really fast?

[@cynthiaoconnor7185]

I love the enthusiasm of Mark and the boys when they pulled up the shrimp pot! It is so great to see all of the family pulling together to fish for food. Your boys will have unbelievable memories.

[@cynram355]

I LOVE that Bennett was more EXCITED while being bitten by the squid than scared or panicked!😄AND, I really love that your kiddos are out EXPERIENCING life, rather than watching videos on their cell phones 24/7. I was also raised this way and I really believe it set me up for success in life in so many ways. Thank you for this super entertaining video! Keep them coming, Mark and boys!

[@CatherineStone-mp1tq]

Wow how wonderful, not one child complaint on being cold. This adventure your son's will always remember.

[@brylenesells7842]

It is so wonderful to watch Mark teach his sons to become men. Watching your family grow is a blessing, thank you for sharing with us. May God cover you all with his grace and glory. XOXO

[@MrZzToOoFlyY]

You sound ridiculous, hunting and camping, fishing etc can be for anyone. It doesn’t make any one more or less manly. He is bonding and teaching his kids and its wonderful but it doesn’t have anything to do with masculinity

[@brylenesells7842]

​Bless your soul, aren't you sweet

[@mrsrichter8586]

As fantastic as this entire adventure was for everyone, I can just imagine the contentment on their first night home, all snuggled up in their warm beds, totally content with the joys they've just experienced and hearts happy and smiling. So blessed!

[@Traveler-nu8xc]

I wish children everywhere were as blessed with such a wonderful life.

[@doreenabigham9172]

Thanks for taking us along on this adventurous trip, Mark is amazing with the boys.

[@cynthiarausch1997]

I love watching what you guys do. I’m 58 years old and what I saw was absolutely beautiful. Thank you for taking me along with you. God bless.

[@vivianechance-williams7770]

It is so beautiful to see Marck with the boys what a great father you are teaching those boys Such amazing memories

[@grammygrammy3069]

Wow what an amazing trip. What great kids you're all raising. Gramma and Grampa must be so proud of you all. Someday you and Lauren will be the Grandparents enjoying it all with all yours.

[@kimmberlie573]

What an incredible video. The scenery is just spectacular. Your family adventures are so amazing. Thanks for talking us along.

[@helengibbs3862]

What memories your boys are going to have of you and your adventures with them you are one awesome father just think what adventures you are going to have with Violet when she's older Great caring and loving father and family ❤❤❤❤

[@jennifertash3211]

Wow what an awesome adventure for Mark and the boys. These memories will last a lifetime for them. ❤

[@dorisbeckish580]

What an absolutely marvelous adventure you took me on!!! Oh how I wish I was on this trip with you, in real life! I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it, the cold the catching and eating of the seafood, the trip to the snow top glacier, the warmth felt after freezing! Everything in my dream I was able to capture while watching your video! Thank you so much!

[@roseambrose7971]

I absolutely love all of your adventures. If I ever visit Alaska, East Coast girl here, I want a private tour with your beautiful family. ❤❤❤ Mark you are so blessed to have this adventure with your parents, and these wonderful memories captured on video.

[@SuzGetsItTogether]

I love seeing Mark with his boys! Just good natured kids enjoying Alaska... how blessed are you! Thanks for sharing Lauren! 80K subs - lets get you to 100K!! 💜

[@SharonCraig-gy5mo]

God bless you sir ! How wonderful you are to take your children on these adventures and show and teach them so many things . To fish hunt ski etc, Lauren teaches them cooking and taking care of themselves and everything is out of love . I love you guys. And god bless you and your whole family

[@jody-anncousley-dawkins3097]

Mark is such a wonderful, indiatrious and adventurous dad. The kids will have so much memories 🎉😊

[@tinawarren275]

These are my favorite vlogs. The beautiful Alaskan scenery and the excitement on everyone’s faces catching food and having so much fun. Mark is an amazing father the way he teaches the boys.

[@debbiekolthof6496]

Your family is amazing! They learn so much from Mark, he is an amazing dad! It is wonderful to see wholesome living, and parenting! ❤❤

[@michellewilson4815]

Great adventure and many memories being made. The boys have grown up so much and Mark has taught them so much. Mark your parents are amazing and still so adventurous. Beauty scenery. 🎉❤🎉❤

[@nannypat6520]

Wow! Just Wow on so many levels! Great Family! Great Parenting! Great Editing! Great music! What a fantastic team you and Mark are. ❤

[@donnascott5074]

Beautiful people, kind, patient and together God bless

[@diannamiller3123]

Wow! That was incredible! When Mark said "lucky kids" I thought, can you both adopt me? 😂 Jk. As always Mark is an amazing dad and a walking encyclopedia! Thank you for sharing this amazing adventure - wish it was longer it was so good 😊

[@jberg2332]

Mark is getting so good at making videos! The Alaska Boys are ready for #NATGEO show!!

[@mireksip180]

Fantastic trip!!! Mark, you are raising your sons by example to be men!! So great Grandma and Grandpa are there to share in the adventure!!! Thank you for sharing this amazing inspirational part of your family life!!!!

[@ionecuff6323]

WOW! Such an AWESOME VIDEO! Beautiful scenery, adventures, trapping, cooking, making wonderful memories with your sons and family.............................WONDERFUL! The way you are always teaching your sons about all the different things that they will not only used, but need the rest of their lives is wonderful to see. You are a great mentor, father, and example for your sons to follow in your footsteps. Thank you for sharing your adventures and your recipes! May God continue to bless and protect you all!

[@eloniahibbert1248]

Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I am 70 years old and can't afford to travel so this is one way for me to get to know other countries people and different cultures. You guys are such a beautiful family. May God continue to bless you all ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤from Jamaica 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@susancarlin593]

What beautiful scenery. What a great family adventure. Mark, your parents are tough and hang right in there with everyone else. Blessed family ❤

[@MrsIzzy52]

Thank you for taking us with you to experience the rain, the wind, the sea, those amazing glaciers, the icebergs, your amazing boys and Mark what a wonderful teacher you are, I especially lived your trip with Weston that was one special bonding moment. Mark I have to say your parents are phenomenal, hardy , hardworking Alaskans. I couldn’t do what they do and I’m 52, I wish I had my health so that I could come to Alaska and be just like them life loving adventurous humans who have lived a wonderful life full of adventures & in every weather. Please tell your parents that they have a woman who’s parents have passed away who’s in Glasgow who wishes she was in Alaska with them. Sweet Memories made and I know this won’t be the first time that I watch this video just to see your parents and all the kids having an absolute blast.

[@markhamm2135]

We are so grateful for my parents and their willingness to come along, participate and be with us. I learned by example as a young kid and went on many of these kind of adventures as a boy with my parents in the 80s and 90s.

[@pattaylor8955]

What an amazing video. I love watching Mark teaching the boys. The views were extraordinary. I’m glad all the boys were able to go and experience this as well as explore.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jodihill9306]

What an amazing adventure. You don’t get to see and experience all of this in Indiana. Mark and his sons. What a special bond. Love the video

[@VickiMcCormick-jf5pe]

Mark I admire your parents so much. They raised a fine young man. Just watching your parents in action, is beyond amazing.

[@sherylhahn615]

Thank you for taking me on this wonderful adventure I am in awe of the amazing views and love watching the interaction of your family 🦘

[@dancingdolly8335]

What a joy to watch your wonderful adventure. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to all xx

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much!

[@lizcort5047]

Beautiful & blessed children. Mark, you and Lauren are doing an amazing job raising your kids. God Bless and thank you for taking us along on this trip!

[@mokhiber1]

Mark thank you so much for sharing your adventures with your sons with us. Absolutely beautiful

[@lindathomson3274]

Loved the look on Everitt’s face when he saw the shrimp catch LOL…..everybody had fun despite the rain…..Bless❤

[@susansutherland7117]

What a great video! Mark is such a great Dad. I love watching Hunter and Bennett becoming young men right before our eyes. What makes the video special is Mark’s love of and pride in his Alaska! Such a wonderful adventure for your boys.

[@madcitywendy]

@@susansutherland7117 I agree 100 percent!!

[@lindacox8156]

Mark - you are the BEST dad- your kids are BLESSED to call you Dad‼️

[@amyerion9710]

What a great family. Fantastic experience. I had so much fun. And when you said you felt cold I actually got the chills.

[@margaretturner3251]

Hello love the scenes ice berg see your sons take apart in growing up in the middle of cold they are learning from their father it nice for family to enjoy the adventure yeah but it cold.Take care and be safe and your inlaws and family.❤😊😊🙏🙏👍❤

[@brilliantbutblue]

I fondly remember how much my Grandmother loved seeing Prince William Sound when she cruised Alaska and watching slides of how beautiful it is. As a child it seemed like another universe that l would never visit, now l get to enjoy those memories through your lens. Thank you. 😊

[@carolann2113]

That was simply amazing!! Thank you for bringing us along on this family adventure of a lifetime! We love you all! 😀

[@becn855]

What an amazing experience! Me and my 6 yr old daughter watch your adventures in awe! Its hard to wrap our heads around the daylight at night time! 💚From Melbourne, Australia!

[@annaking9213]

Your boys are great and your mom and dad. Everett is awesome!

[@sarahschlosser1203]

What fabulous memories the kids will have. Mark is absolutely amazing with all the kids.

[@kayalbright1023]

Thank you for sharing the trip. It is amazing how your family does things like this so well. And the memories all those kids will have. God bless all of you.

[@cherrie1952]

What a amazing family you are. I just watch in awe and wonder at what you an all share together. Thank you so much for sharing with us. Also let’s not forget your wonderful wife and baby Ivy. God bless you all. Thanks from the UK.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Baby Violet 💜

[@Butterflies-c-21]

Very sorry for the using the incorrect name. ❤

[@RobinF-tc5mt]

Mark, I want to go on an expedition with you and the boys. Course I don’t know how to hunt, or do the wilds of Alaska, but you are a great inspiration and teacher. When you and Weston went on your boat outing just the 2 of you, and he turned to you out of the blue and said I LOVE YOU …my heart melted a little. It’s not often boys open up to their feelings and say that to their dads. At that moment I had a little tear in my eye. You and Lauren lead your children by great example. The extra love and support of both set of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are the best. I know they say you are not to be jealous of others, I guess maybe another word would be envious. Your family truly is one of the best ❤. May you have a great week, and may the van recoup from the smell 😂

[@karenloppnow3287]

This video is amazing Mark. What an experience for your boys. Thanks for taking us along something I will probably never experience firsthand.

[@aliciaj3232]

What lovely boys they all are! Fabulous trip, thanks for taking us along 😊

[@shellybielawski1773]

What an amazing video Mark is an amazing dad the boys are so very blessed, he teaches them through every step they do he is remarkable. I can’t believe how many shrimp they got and how big they were that was so much good eating for sure. Thank y’all so very much for sharing this with us I greatly appreciate you guys for taking the time in order to do this. Love ❤y’all!

[@maryricketts8526]

Awesome adventure. Your dad has to be so proud of you and his grandchildren and how you are all such a wonderful adventurous family. Living in a beautiful state with all of it's diversity ❤❤ Thank you for taking us along.

[@handyfood66]

Mark has the smile of a thousand souls out in nature with his family. What a beautiful trip you took us on. Blessings and may God continue to bless your family. ❤❤

[@mhdexile1]

What an amazing trip for Mark and the boys! I want to come to Alaska and have Mark take me around! He is so smart and knowledgeable! And obviously so proud to live in Alaska 😊

[@Patricia-iq1nw]

Mark you are a wonderful Dad the boys and little Violet will have a lot of wonderful childhood Memories. May the Lord bless you always.❤️😇

[@JeanSalsbury]

What a great adventure! You are such a loving, kind father and the boys are following your example!

[@deenamaness6731]

I wish my Dad had spent time like this with us kids. He passed when I was 33 and he was 52😢

[@madcitywendy]

@@deenamaness6731 my father did not do anything with me when I was growing up. It is amazing to watch these videos. Can’t imagine the beautiful childhood these children are having. Thank God ! They are so fortunate

[@nancydushay5744]

What a wonderful adventure……Mark is a wonderful Dad…..it is beautiful to see this

[@1Staggs]

Wow !!! What a cool trip with the boys and other family members !! The views, they were just breathtaking !! The world has so many treasures to admire for sure !! The fishing for squid and shrimp turned out so good !! Looks like they had a couple of great meals !! And what a way to get home, beautiful views along the way and being greeting by mom and Miss Violet when you arrive ❤

[@chionalockhart4386]

This journey has, without a doubt, been one of the most incredible adventures I've experienced so far. I've gained a wealth of knowledge from witnessing your travels and it's truly awe-inspiring to be able to create and preserve these beloved memories with family. I was utterly captivated from the very first moment to the last, and the surprise appearance of baby Violet added an extra layer of joy and wonder to the experience. She is such an incredibly precious and blessed little girl, and your family truly radiates warmth and blessings. 🙌

[@janemay8721]

Wonderful footage of your trip! Great family adventure. Your children will remember the trip for the rest of their lives. Well done.

[@lizregan1949]

Your family takes adventures I would never have thought of.

[@denisemoskala255]

That was an amazing trip with the family. Looks like everyone had a great time. The views were absolutely stunning. Loved how blue the water was. Beautiful trip.

[@nancymcdonough4373]

Mark is such a wonderful father and husband! Thanks for taking us along for these amazing adventures!

[@shirleymack8651]

What a great adventure for your family. I want to do that. How exciting . Thanks for taking us along

[@roselyncalica9322]

Hi @thisalaskalife family, an avid follower of your chanel all the here from the sunny & rainy Philippines 🇵🇭... thanks daddy Mark for sharing your adventure with your sons to all of US.... Looking forward to hundreds more

[@reneeabrams7744]

Loved watching Mark and his family on that beautiful unbelievable trip.

[@cathykillion6544]

Thank you for showing us so much of God’s creations. Love your family adventures. ❤

[@patcole1537]

What an adventure! I love seeing Mark and the boys on their outings. Thank you Hamm family for letting us live vicariously through you. Blessings on y’all from Tennessee. ❤️

[@judyclark3086]

This was a beautiful and amazing video…I was just absolutely amazed……So blessed to have this special time with each other

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Thanks for this great father/sons and grandparents video! Wonderful! God bless!

[@user-rb2qm4oo9i]

This was wonderful! Thank you for taking me with you!

[@kellyfigueiredo1118]

Thanks for bringing us on this beautiful adventure!! It was absolutely stunning!!

[@user-ru9wp4vs5m]

Mark I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed your video. You are such a good patient Dad and teach your boys so much, they are going to know how to do so many things that will help them as adults. I felt so sorry for all of you as you were so cold 🥶 in the freezing ride over and then the freezing rain ☔️ so glad you had a warm tent ⛺️ The scenery was breathtaking, the boys will never forget this special experience and the memories made with your family. Those glaciers, words can’t describe. Great video Mark really, really nice. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Thanks for sharing Mark, great scenery, great food & family time, it warms my heart to watch.

[@monahardy978]

This was such an amazing video how wonderful theyre able to do this with their grandparents..what a blessing.. great footage Mark you made an awesome video and took us somewhere we will never get to..

[@madcitywendy]

What a great adventure! Love the waterfall. Your kids and the cousins are having a great life.

[@laurielee7520]

This was one of the most fun videos to watch! Alaska is just beautiful!

[@lindacox8156]

The waterfall was AWESOME‼️👍😊 You are so right Mark - they are a lucky bunch of kids- seeing and learning soooo much‼️👍😊Grandma and Grandpa - you both are AWESOME to go along on this adventure to help out‼️👍😊

[@sandrasotorivera1657]

Greetings from Costa Rica. What a great adventure for all the family. Thank you for sharing.

[@cindyblevins6901]

What a beautiful family time. Mark your family has so many great adventures. God has blessed your family with so much love.

[@rachelfrees1268]

This video is the best. When my sisters and I went on a cruise to Alaska, we loved it. Must say, your are a great guide. Close up and the real deal. What a blessing to have your parents with you. Hope they have tears left to do this with all of you. Real pioneers. The ice bergs breaking up is not a good thing. I hope they last as long as earth exists…… Mark, you are the best. The attention you give to each son will last their entire lifetime. Thanks.

[@OurConvictPast]

Thanks for the adventure Mark and boys, what an absolute stunning piece of the world you live in. I hope Lauren got some of them yummy prawns.

[@Crazycatsx]

I absolutely enjoyed this video! Wow what an amazing adventure for you all, great memories to share for years. Those meals looked delicious too!

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

The waterfall and glacial water is so pretty. What a great trip.

[@kimwells7800]

Mark and Lauren, I love these adventure videos!! I love how Mark teaches the boys and I love watching the boys and seeing them learning! I may never get to see Alaska in person so I am so grateful to you both for sharing the beauty that surrounds you!! Lauren, I still love your Costco hauls and sharing Miss Violet with us!! God Bless you all! 😊❤

[@candimclane6739]

Wow! What a great experience! That's like homeschool at the finest! Thanks for sharing 😊❤

[@tarras3292]

Congratulations on Reaching over 80,000 Subscribers 🎉🎉and Thank you for sharing another amazing adventure 😊❤❤❤

[@jamesallardice4645]

Aye that was a nice well shot of a family enjoying what is around them and not a phone in sight. James Scotland

[@phyllisbirch2289]

You are an awesome Dad! Teaching your sons all this. I believe the kids from the lower 48 should be mandatory to go to Alaska to experience all this. Both boys and girls.

[@carolyngross7664]

what fun! Love that your mom and dad are out there doing that with you, thats my goal...so far so good and im 66! Love that you do these things with your family, its so important..it instills so much in them and they will remember it forever and carry it over into their lives with their future wives, children, etc...i see mine heading that way...

[@terriefirmin3190]

Wow ... Thanks Mark and family!!! I ENJOYED THE ADVENTURE SO MUCH❤

[@Elizabeth-rh1hl]

What a great adventure for the boys and the rest of the family.

[@14859hnl]

This video just kept getting cooler and cooler as it went on! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures! 🙂

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Sunnydays80543]

Your husband is amazing! Your whole family is so adventurous! Love it ❤