Driving Tour of Eagle River Alaska in Winter! Shopping & Food Options + FAMILY Fun!!

Join me for a winter drive around Eagle River Alaska. Eagle River sits 15 minutes north of Anchorage. I will share what shopping and food options we have here plus the gorgeous views.
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0:00 Tour Of Eagle River, Alaska
37:58 shopping at Fred Myer
44:03 Health Update
48:27 Gingerbread Houses
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[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Hello friends!! Make sure you watch till the end of the video for some Christmas Family Fun!

[@tree7603]

It's great to see, can't tell you how much it means to me, sharing everything. Please film again when clear of snow. Thank you so much 💖

[@meshellestevens7035]

I wanted to say hi from idaho

[@susanshedd1618]

When you mentioned miracles some of your viewers have had it got me to thinking about my situation. Several years ago I was diagnosed with COPD. It was bad enough that they instantly put me in Hospice care. After a year with them they decided I no longer needed their assistance. Exactly 2 weeks after they let me go I ended up with pneumonia which put me in the ICU, where I remained for 2 weeks. They decided to move me to a regular room, I kept telling the nurse I couldn't breathe, to which she said I was just having an anxiety attack. Well after the third time of telling her I couldn't breathe I ended up coding and was put on life support for 3 months, with a trach. I ended up having to learn to walk and talk all over again. To this day I still am not sure why God spared me, maybe I'm not supposed to know. But I think I am a walking miracle. I still have to be on oxygen 24/7 and some days are worse than others but I'm doing a whole lot better. It gets hard to breathe when it get really hot so I stay indoors most of the time. Anyone from Georgia can tell you it can get pretty hot here. Sorry for the long message. I believe in the power of prayer and I'm thankful for each day I get.

[@ruthstevens819]

Wow.. Alaska is really beautiful 🤩 Thank you for sharing your story.... I have followed you for a couple months and have enjoyed it.. thank you . God bless your family

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good evening Lauren and Mark and family and thank you for sharing your beautiful day 🌞 😊

[@VickiMcCormick-jf5pe]

I admire you, that you don't ever even flinch when driving in the snow, and no matter how much for the most part. Not me, seriously I just hate driving in it and try not to panic.

[@TicklerDude]

Love Carl's Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger with a side of onion rings is heaven

[@conniecharboneau4045]

It's -13 here in Colorado right now

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

BRRRR! We're there with you! Stay warm!

[@grannyof3ormore997]

OMG! Alaska is beautiful! Thank you for the tour. Loved every minute of it. Awesome job on the gingerbread houses.

[@lindacox8156]

Thank you for the driving tour of where you live😊👍 The views are spectacular‼️What a treat😊 What a FUN family activity to end the day with👍😊‼️ Love the final pix with each of the kids and their completed houses👍😊‼️

[@janetdavis1455]

So fun to see the area that my son is serving in. To see where things are was fun so now when he says Walmart etc I can say hey I’ve seen that area…. Also the Panda Express he loves that place so fun….. He loves Eagle River and the many awesome families there. I appreciate all you guys do for him and his companion makes it a tad easier being away from family during the holidays. Thank you again for being wonderful!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Did you see him in the party video?? I had him say HI MOM!! Glad you could get a better view of where he is serving!

[@janetdavis1455]

I hadn’t gotten to that video but just went and watched it. Thank you brought happy tears….missing him but glad he is up there….

[@dianacarman4241]

I use to live in Eagle River to to the left at the big yellow rock. That rock has been there forever and been painted yellow many times. I love your tour and really miss Alaska.

[@karenlord600]

Absolutely beautiful, a great reminder of how great God is❤️

[@karolrust2300]

This is a great tour of Eagle River and everywhere you look there is beauty!! I love the way those mail boxes look with mother nature piled high on top of them!! Glad to hear your health is good and super job to all on the Gingerbread houses!!

[@user-jt4ku1tr2e]

I loved this video. I had wanted to go to Eagle River when my husband and I were in Alaska last year. I like that it isn’t so overcrowded. The views from the Walmart were amazing!

[@treasasyruws2256]

Thank you so much for the tour of Eagle River! Those beautiful mountains take my breath away!! Stunning ❤ Love to you from West Virginia.

[@karenleemallonee684]

When I lived up in Washington State, I worked at a Fred Meyer's for a Christmas season. I did a lot of shopping there, they were kinda pricey, but at the time I could afford it. My favorite thing to buy there were coffee mugs. I ended up collecting coffee mugs from there. They were Big, heavy, and had really nice design. I wish I still had them today! Thank you for taking us on this drive through Eagle River! The Gingerbread Houses we're fun too...yum!!! 🎄

[@jordanprince1115]

My family and I just got back from eagle river a month ago.. absolutely breath taking views in the summer. I can't wait to experience winter.

[@tracyh3811]

Oh that was a great tour and those gingerbread houses are awesome

[@tanyajenkins919]

One my dear friends lives in eagle river. She sent pics of the snow and a big bull moose standing by her car.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

How fun! Now you know a bit more about where they live!

[@marilynbrown2297]

My Dr insisted I have some tests ran and I finally agreed and she wanted me to have a cat scan which I did but I wasn’t happy about doing that but she called me a few weeks ago and told me that my cat scan showed a mass in my Lung and it was more than likely lung cancer!!!!!!!! So I had it checked out and for sure it was lung cancer and I am so grateful that she insisted I have the cat scan bc if she hadn’t they wouldn’t of caught my cancer until much later so I am very grateful to her and for herl!!!!!!! She is an awesome Dr she is my primary care physician!!!!!!!!! I can’t tell you how grateful I am!!!!!!!!!

[@sherrysmith4405]

Good morning from Montana want a beautiful picture of the mountains

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks Sherry! Merry Christmas!

[@arfriedman4577]

I'm glad yo

[@heiditaylor5896]

What a fun video!! I fully enjoyed the views and all the places you showed us. Those piles of snow on the mailboxes were so funny

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

They were so funny, looked like the mailboxes looked like they had hats!

[@heiditaylor5896]

@@ThisAlaskaLife they certainly did. I loved all the snow and mountain views. Also the gingerbread houses were very cute. We did a reindeer barn this year with the kids.

[@janneville7765]

Beautiful views of Eagle River, snow covered trees and the mountains of Alaska. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and warm.....from Georgia.

[@TicklerDude]

OMG, this video is tempting me to move back to Eagle River, but it's like 82F and I'm wearing shorts and flip flops in my Florida backyard

[@tmkpete]

As someone mentioned, there was a gas station at the comer where Walmart is. Also Gruening is not a long "u." It is silent with the long "e" carrying the first syllable.

[@marystevens6245]

I glad you enjoy the snow I don't like snow anymore at my age I'm 72 and I fear of falling. I grew up in Michigan and we use to have a lot of snow yt when I moved to Kentucky we don't have alot none soon far except for some flurries bit it is suppose to have minus degree wind chills.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

I understand that Mary! My parents live in AZ in the winter for that very reason. Thanks for watching!!

[@tonjaprice9]

Thank you for the beautiful drive!

[@sharonlee6188]

Thank you for drive to show us around Eagle River, love the snow ❄️ Merry Christmas 🎄

[@coleensrecipes]

Thank you for the tour of my old home town. I grew up in ER between 1950 and 1978. It certainly has grown!!! That whole area that you call the business district (where Carr's is) used to be a huge potato field called Pipple's field. In the winter, we used to have dog sled races there.

[@cathymoffatt9074]

Thanks for sharing this video the scenery is beautiful

[@belindaroberts3090]

Love the gingerbread houses

[@happycazimero1349]

Thank you for that gorgeous view

[@gageschulz7567]

I’ve actually followed the Alaska Chicks forever and didn’t know their store was in your town. So cool!

[@mikedavid8145]

As a 30+ year resident of Eagle River I think you did a great job. We live behind Walmart in Eaglewood. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@terri-lynnbrawley6302]

Lauren I work in Interventional Radiology at a hospital here in Canada and this is the department to that decides when and IF a thyroid biopsy is even needed…please don’t stress out it is something that is often only monitored. I’m happy you are on the right path though and took those steps! If you have any questions that come up pls reach out ❤🇨🇦🥰

[@deborahhuggins7100]

Thank you for the tour. It was great. Thank you for all the information about Alaska

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

So glad you enjoyed coming along today! Thanks!

[@terriefirmin3190]

I love driving tours..thank you 💕

[@annettewalter2273]

Thank you for the tour. So interesting. We temperatures in the high #0z expected her Christmas. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and. A safe and happy New Year.

[@jamieferguson2293]

Love the views of Alaska and your videos! This morning in iowa it is -36 with wind chill!

[@purpledol8455]

I grew up in Eagle River. Love it! I used to work at the blockbuster video where the pet zoo now is. This is bringing back SO many memories! Thanks for the tour! I also used to attend that same church building! So crazy to see everything I grew up with.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

That is awesome! We have lived in ER for 10 years so no blockbuster since we have been here but I do remember the one by my house in Anchorage!

[@cherylgreen7299]

wow Alaska is so beautiful thank you for the tour and your going to make gingerbread house love from pa

[@catiejane5287]

Wow Fantastic views. You certainly live in a great part of the world. Merry Christmas to you all.

[@rosearnold6724]

Good afternoon from Beaverton Oregon we are anticipating a snow storm freezing rain. Your videos are so great and relaxing!,

[@wendyverdensky633]

Beautiful houses. I love watching your channel.

[@Pinkkermit17]

It was -13 here in Omaha Nebraska this morning, with the Wild Chill it felt like -40 , next week is suppose to be near 50 , can’t wait for the warm up!

[@HaveKayaksWillTravel]

We searched Eagle River to try to find Twin Peaks Treats. It was formally Rochelles Ice Cream. One of Vanessa's friends was fixing it up. Yall live in a beautiful place. Hello from Texas. #swervyfam

[@brendalea1606]

nice drive. I lived in the subdivision behind walmart before it was built. There was a gas station there at one time but it leaked and contaminated the soil. The people of the subdivision fought to not allow walmart to be built but we lost. long story. I just love Eagle River.

[@leaminghella3407]

Thank you for the tour of Eagle River ❤ such a beautiful area. I love seeing all of the churches and appreciate that you shared all of the buildings regardless of denomination. Wishing you and your family the happiest and healthiest holidays and New Year 🎉

[@debbieflower9424]

What an amazing tour, the sun on the mountains was breathtaking. Thank you for sharing, Merry Christmas to you all.

[@georginarigg8463]

Lauren im from England and in my 67 years ive never seen anywhere so beautiful ,thankyou for sharing this video.I love to watch your channel of you and your gorgeous family xx

[@laurawade6140]

Beautiful place

[@TicklerDude]

Agreed. I lived in Eagle River for 6 years. Best scenery ever!

[@Mywayinak]

It’s so funny to me that people are interest in where we live! I ❤ eagle river but might move up to Palmer eventually

[@Mywayinak]

Grizzly is closed til after the holidays the new owners took a trip to the Philippines

[@Mywayinak]

Garcias!

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

It is fun to get to show things off that seem so common to us!

[@bettyruth9142]

How cute are the gingerbread houses!! Great memories !, 😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@christinakilkelly5821]

So much snow, stay safe and have a lovely xmas.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Loved the tour! So beautiful; thank you. I would be interested in seeing the same route in the summer, too.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! I will repeat it in the summer, it is such different views!

[@donnamacleod2947]

Great tour Lauren! Glad your looking after yourself, health wise! Those are some beautiful Gingerbread Houses!

[@debbiephillips1123]

Beautiful video of your town!

[@loridones9752]

Oh my gosh I love your decorations and just love the gingerbread house building!! 😊

[@DebraThacker55]

Thank you for the tour it’s so beautiful there. Hope y’all have a very Merry Christmas

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Thank you Lauren! I loved this ride with you. You have beautiful scenery. I love the Gingerbread houses. They're adorable!

[@loridones9752]

ah love Inspector Luna!!!

[@elainehildebrand5886]

My granddaughter moved to Eagle River in Oct. with her husband and 2 and 4 year old boys. Her husband is in the Air Force.

[@AEO123]

Thanks for the tour! 😊

[@mainedeersdoe_1145]

Beautiful there. Talking about being cold we have a cold front coming in here in Alabama. At 5am tomorrow it will be 5 degrees with a -25 wind-chill.

[@annahoover5296]

That was so neat Lauren.

[@maryschmidt6945]

I lived in southern MN for most of my life. I would have seasonal effective disorder which is depression from lack of sun. By spring time, I would crave sunshine on my skin. Some people use a special light to help with the effect. I would really suffer living inAlaska and the short bouts of daylight. Then I moved toFL and it was so nice to be out and about in the winter and have skin exposed to the sun rays. Merry Christmas to you all.

[@maryschmidt6945]

I have nodules on my thyroid. They did biopsies of them. Nothing shows different on bloodwork. I just get them checked once a year. They haven’t changed any over the years we have been watching them. They showed up on an mri I was having done for something else. I don’t have an enlarged neck. It is very important to have a dr that you regularly see. Your husband should have a physical also. I know it’s harder to get a man to see a dr when “ nothing is wrong”. But you don’t want to wait until something is wrong.

[@carollynnolejniczak1585]

Loved the views, prettiest mountains I have ever seen and those ginger bread houses were all wonderful. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and that you also have a blessed and healthy new year.💕😁🎅🤶🌲⛄🌨🌬🎄🎉🎊🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁✨✨✨🎆🏂🏂🏂

[@karlaruter3221]

Very nice video. I personally needed that. Lauren. Please don't take your health for granted 🙏.

[@renatedelvecchio8859]

OMG, this was a great video. I live in Chugiak and just stumbled upon it. I have been wanting to make a video of my area to send to my friends in the lower 48, Europe and Australia, now I can just send them your link. You cover everything. Thank you so much. Great reporting and explanations. We live in a wonderful and breathtaking place.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

So glad you found it! Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@kelliepineda9822]

they are all so AWESOME GREAT JOBS

[@darlenegamble3409]

We lived in Anchorage in 1980-1983, stationed at Elemendorf. Eagle River was just a wide spot in the road. We lived at 149 Burton St. in a 4 plex upstaires. During the winter we could see the Aurora Borealis out our dining room balcony windows every evening. Your videos bring back lots of memories. I remember running to get my son outside after seeing a Moose walking up the street! Across the bay of Anchorage was the huge Mountain, I think Point Mackensie. It was snow covered most of the year and we could see it from our window when the sun hit the side. It looked golden. It was so beautiful! Thank you for the drive thru video. It brings back memories.

[@kristinfleming1415]

Thank you for showing us around Eagle River! It looked so beautiful with all of the snow. My Fred Meter grocery store in Oregon has also been having reorganization for about 6 months! The gingerbread houses came out great!❤️❤️

[@PaulSlade1]

Thx for the tour and update 😍

[@pattaylor8955]

Lauren, the tour was amazing and the mountains WOW. Thank you for sharing. I’ve never been big on the gingerbread houses but I think it is what you grew up knowing. I hope that you all stay safe and warm. I would not be happy with all that snow for sure ❤

[@carolinevercoe9524]

Thank you for showing us around, it is absolutely beautiful

[@bridgetgreene2457]

Thank You Lauren for the tour of Eagle River .. it was fun and beautiful views of the mountains and churches . I live in the Smokey Mountains of East Tn and I to love the look of the mountains. I’m glad you found a Dr . For yourself and are keeping up your health . The Gingerbread Houses were all so cute and looked so much fun ! Blessings to you all and a Merry Christmas !!

[@cherylturgeon6237]

Beautiful video. Thank you for taking the time to show us this beautiful scenery. I’ve always wanted to live there. My husband and I took a cruise there on our 25 th anniversary 16 yrs ago.👍🏻♥️

[@wendymckay8844]

Fantastic tour of your community. The gingerbread houses look amazing

[@susanhickman1746]

Thank you for such an extended road trip of your area! The views are spectacular…those mountains, oh, yeah… God does such beautiful work in nature! I’m so glad I found your channel months ago. Susan

[@wildbman36]

Loved the episode. Moving to Eagle River the end of June and cant wait.

[@cindyharvey8493]

Hi, so happy you are taking care ! Merry Christmas…

[@michellealder5051]

Hi Lauren, Fantastic Vlog, the Gingerbread Houses are Fantastic, Christmas is about making Memories and , luv how ur Nieces and Neohews get involved as well ❤️💖🇬🇧

[@katrinabyerly6284]

My Sister just moved back to Washington after living in eagle River for 45 years. Her daughter is a teacher in Eagle River. She teaches 5th grade. I visited Eagle River a few times. The mountains are beautiful from the valley. Thank you for the tour. I will have to forward it to my sister

[@claudialaquidara9723]

Thank you so much for the tour of Eagle River. It is so much bigger than I realized. The majestic mountains are amazing as are many views you have in Alaska. It's on my list of places I hope to visit someday. We've only had a couple inches of snow in the Boston area and it didn't last. Lots of rain and wind coming our way tomorrow. Hope you have a wonderful holiday with the whole family!🎄

[@peggyschmidt7715]

Thank you for sharing your tour of Eagle River it's so peaceful and beautiful 😍 Merry Christmas to all the family and many Blessings!❤👍🙏

[@lizulmer7843]

It's gorgeous there, love the snow!! But snow on the roads makes me nervous, even from my couch!! We're getting some of the cold weather here in North Florida, too. We'll have 3 nights of 18, 19 and 20 degrees F. We typically don't have these low temps, so it can be a challenge for Floridian's. Also, we have heat pumps for our heat, and anything below 40 degrees means they don't really provide much heat, so you're cold. Plus our houses typically aren't well insulated since a lot were built in the 1950's. Your gingerbread houses were some of the best ones I've ever seen, so nice! Merry Christmas to you and your family, and Luna.🐱 🎄☃️

[@pamelabartlett11]

Thank you for taking us provide up the hills it was absolutely beautiful you are so good to us to show us the beautiful views and I absolutely love the houses you made tonight you make my day when I watch you you are so friendly and make us feel home and thank you very much Merry Christmas to you all and happy New Year lots of love I am in England

[@annieireland623]

Thank you so much for the tour! 🙏❤️🙏❤️☮️

[@michellewilson4815]

Thank you, for the beautiful tour of Eagle River. The mountain views and scenery is so gorgeous and I enjoyed it Soo much. Can't believe the amount of snow. But glad you can get around. The pizza looks delicious and the decorating of the gingerbread house looked like so much fun. Glad you're keeping an eye on your health and that your doing well. 🎄💜⛄

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thank you so much Michelle! We are grateful to have you along for the ride!

[@Jax-kj5yo]

I couldn't agree more with you regarding our own health checks. Im a great believer in what I call an annual physical health check. I call it my MOT. In the UK we have to have an Annual MOT for our vehicles to check they are safe and I am sure you have to have the same check in the US. And yet sometimes we can neglect our own bodies and health just because they seem to be running ok, but maybe a touch of tiredness but no other symptoms. I learned a lesson the hard way. I was a trauma nurse in a very busy Emergency department working 12 hour shifts. I was feeling tired at times but no other symptoms and put it down to the job. I also hadn't registered with a general practitioner for over six years. By mishap or what turned out to be luck I was in Colorado on a skiing holiday and had a fall which landed me with a nasty wrist fracture and dislocation. Was taken to hospital and prior to treatment I had a series of bloods taken. .The blood results were shocking when they came back. My blood pressure was 220/110 and my thyroid function was nearly in my boots and remained that way until I got back to the UK. I immediately registered with a GP and but wasn't panicking because I was so asymptomatic, I didn't even have headaches despite my high BP. Repeat bloods and tests came back the same and was immediately prescribed medication for both plus my Vit D levels were extremely low. I cannot stress how important it is to be your own health advocate. Its not about being paranoid about ones health, but is highly recommended here in the UK and I would think in the US too, to have an annual physical health "MOT". Preventative medicine is an investment for your future physical and mental health. Hope this advice along with your own history gives someone a push to check themselves out. Make it a New Year resolution. In the meantime I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and here is to 2023.

[@kseniadevcic548]

It blows my mind that you don't have more subscribers. The quality of your videos is amazing. Your family is so interesting to watch. Thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Cheers to a prosperous 2023.

[@cynthiamateo9450]

Great job on the houses y’all!

[@suncoolbreeze2656]

Oh Lauren, those gingerbread houses are so cute and creative. Wow 😮that’s a but load of snow ❄️. Thanks for the tour 🚙

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much fr watching!

[@shirleywarner8831]

Thank you for the tour of Eagle River and the kids have great imaginations with the gingerbread houses. We never did them when we were kids.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

Thanks for watching! My sister started the tradition when the kids were really little and now we just love it!

[@satujarvinen7001]

So much like Finland ( where I live ) .. except the mountains .. beautiful Winter 's day ❄🇫🇮

[@suzykelly3318]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

[@tammyjeffries55]

Lauren you would be great as a tour director

[@janetdwyer1867]

Great to see you.thanks for the card lauren.

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

You're welcome!!

[@loridones9752]

Hey Family!!! Talk about a WHITE CHRISTMAS!!! God Bless to all of you! So beautiful up in your area thank you for sharing this amazing scenery created by God!!🥰🥰

[@crizzle_6630]

Loved the tour around town! It was -13 this morning in Colorado Springs, CO. This Arctic Blast is no joke!