Tips for Halloween in Alaska
One must be truly dedicated to trick or treat in Alaska. This is one holiday where Alaskan kids have it a little harder than tots in warmer climates! By Oct. 31, temperatures often have already dipped below freezing and it’s not uncommon...
Essential Gear for your Alaska Winter Excursion
Alaska winter excursions can offer an even more unique experience than visiting during the spring or summer. Even the colors you’ll experience are different. Winter months offer the best opportunity to see the northern lights displaying various shades of purple, pink, green and blue. All of these...
Alaska Reality TV Shows We Want to Be In
Dozens of shows over the past 10 years testify to how much reality TV loves Alaska (34 current shows at last count). If you’ve ever dreamed of mining for gold, becoming a sea captain, or exploring a remote wilderness, Alaska television appeals...
The Ultimate Packing List for Traveling to Alaska in the Fall
Contact solution? Check. Wallet? Check. Sure, those things are important, but the ultimate Alaskan packing list goes way beyond your carry-on — we’re talking about the real essentials; the items you can’t live without while whale watching in the heavy mist or...
Hitting the Bull’s Eye – Archery in Alaska
Shortly after “The Hunger Games” blockbuster films recently hit the silver screen, the sport of archery saw a sudden rise in popularity all across the country — Alaska included. Alaska has a thriving hunting culture, and bow hunting is quite common. The...
Summer Wildlife Series: Moose
As Alaskans, we hold a special place in our hearts for moose. No matter how many times we’ve seen one, we still slow the car down and hang out the window to snap a picture, still peer out the door when one...
Summer Wildlife Series: Bears
Bear encounters are a very real part of life in Alaska. From spotting a brown bear fishing for salmon while on a wildlife-viewing tour to having a black bear tumble through your skylight in pursuit of some birthday cupcakes (yes, this happened),...
Summer Wildlife Series: Whales
Alaska may be well known for its bears, moose and other mighty land mammals, but with the largest amount of coastline of any other state, you can bet the aquatic life is equally impressive. Whether you’re planning a cruise or simply driving...
20 Breathtaking Photos of Summer in Alaska
Within Alaska’s hundreds of thousands of square miles lie dramatic mountain peaks, lush wildflower meadows, serene seaside vistas, and of course, a multitude of woolly wildlife. When surrounded by so much natural beauty, it’s almost impossible not to take thousands of pictures....
Stargazing in Alaska
Alaska can be a stargazer’s dream location. The clear, dark night skies in winter offer the perfect viewing conditions to take in the beauty of millions of bright specks sparkling up above. Most of Alaska’s residential areas are surrounded by vast, untouched...