Category: About Alaska

History of Transportation in Alaska

How to get around is not something people often stress about these days, as roads and other transportation systems have become so reliable. In Alaska, more than other places however, it hasn’t always been (and sometimes still isn’t) quite as easy as...

Dog Breeds of the Iditarod Sled Dogs

photo by Bering Landbridge National Preserve

Each spring, dozens of teams of dogs embark on one of the toughest races on Earth. Facing a 1,100-mile race across frozen tundra, Iditarod sled dogs team must possess

A winter wonderland of Alaska wildlife

Alaska is home to hundreds of different wildlife species. Whether you’re a local or a world traveler, a glimpse of a wild animal in its natural habitat never gets old.

With clearer vegetation, winter is a prime time for spotting wildlife. So,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

10 Facts About the Klondike Gold Rush

The Klondike gold rush was a fairly brief but very impactful period in Alaska and Yukon history, where would-be prospectors flocked to remote gold fields between 1896-1899 after the mineral was discovered. It attracted roughly 100,000 people with dreams of striking it...

Ice cream: Alaska’s favorite dessert

It’s been claimed that Alaska consumes more ice cream per capita than any other state in the country. This is surprising information to many people, considering it’s the northernmost state and famous for snow and winter. Perhaps it’s Alaskans’...