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’...
Native Legends of the Northern Lights
Alaska’s dark, winter sky, with its potential for a memorable northern lights showing, has long been a fascination. The northern lights are one of the attractions that bring visitors to the state. Even locals know that a promising forecast for an aurora...
How Animals in Alaska Survive Winter
Creatures native to Alaska – from the tiny wood frog to the lumbering muskox – have clever survival tools for getting through the long cold season. As we hunker down for the winter and break out the snowshoes, we’ve decided to share...
5 Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights
When it comes to capturing images of the northern lights, a real camera is in order. Smartphones are handy in a million different ways, but as a tool for photographing the aurora borealis, they simply won’t cut it. The most brilliant display...
Guide to the Alaska Blueberry
If Alaska had a state fruit, our guess is that it would probably be the wild blueberry. Nutritious and delicious, blueberries are almost as much fun to pick as they are to eat. They can be found across the state in the...
New Alaska Reads to Fill your Bookshelf this Fall
There’s a lot to write about when you live in a state with nearly 700,000 square miles of land. You’ve got oceans and mountains, snow and warm summer days as well as incredible wildlife. Whether you’re looking for a good read for...
Whale Watching 101: View Alaska’s Incredible Gray Whales this Spring
Like many snowbirds in the 49th state, gray whales know how to follow the sun. They spend their winters breeding in the Gulf of California and Baja and their summers feeding in the pristine waters of Alaska. During the spring and fall,...
Alaska Slang and Terms to Know
Alaska is a unique place with unique vocabulary. Words derived from Native culture, as well as regional colloquialisms, are not uncommon and have been known to cause confusion to the unprepared visitor. Study up on your Alaska vocabulary and you might just...
Day Trippers’ Delight: Adventures from Anchorage by Car or Train
Just because you’re in Anchorage doesn’t mean you’re anchored down. The stunning scenery of Alaska beckons you to take a day trip – by car or by train—to a nearby dream destination. Here are our top picks for soaking up the only-in-Alaska...
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...
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