Alaska Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Idea and Activities

Are you planning an Alaska wedding? Book a couple of extra days and celebrate your last days of single life in the Great Land. No time for a destination wedding? A destination bachelor or bachelorette party is the perfect substitute! There are...

Top 10 certified Alaska Grown restaurant meals

When in Alaska, do as the Alaskans do and eat local! If you’re looking for some of the best homegrown meals in the state, you’ve come to the right place. Alaska Grown is a program of the Division of...

Which Alaska community best suits your personality?

Planning a trip to Alaska but not sure where to go? Take our quiz to find out where you belong in the 49th state!

It’s Friday night – what’s on your schedule for the evening?
a.      Drinks with friends out on...

Alaska books to complete your 49th state packing list

Alaska is one of the newer states in the nation, but it’s rich with history and stories to tell. Here are a few books by authors who have lived in Alaska, must-reads for your Alaska vacation or even back home when you’re...

Get up close to one of Alaska’s most famous rivers of ice

If experiencing nearly indescribable glacier views is on your Alaska bucket list, Portage Glacier Cruises is a must. You don’t have to take our word for it; the excursion has been awarded the 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate...

10 Facts About the Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan malamute became the Alaska state dog in 2010 after a group of school kids championed the effort through the Alaska Legislature as part of a class project. We think it’s a pretty fitting choice. Here are a few things you...

Your definitive guide to packing for a summer Alaska trip

Your Alaska vacation is sure to be unlike any trip you’ve taken before, so your packing list is bound to be a little unique. There are some items that are simply essential for your trip and we’ve put together a list so...

Alaska Soups and Stews

There’s no getting around it – it’s cold outside. Winter has brought a beautiful cover of snow up North, but with it has come some frigid temperatures and right now all we want to do is curl up with a cozy blanket,...

Beyond the Denali Mac: Alaska’s best burgers

In a state known for its wild game meat, Alaska has the burger down pat. There’s a great burger nearly everywhere you turn, and these are a few of our very favorite options from around the state.

Tommy’s Burger...

Northern fall foliage, revealed

Fall comes and goes quickly in the North, and it can be difficult to predict how much time we have between the leaves turning and the snow flying. Its brevity makes it a special time, as the bustle of summer has slowed...