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...
Why You Should Tour Denali on ATVs
At six million acres, Denali National Park is so expansive that one of the best ways to cover the most ground is on the back of a four-wheeler. Driving your own ATV lets you see all the sights while also having...
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...
Packing for an Alaska Train Ride
Traveling around Alaska by trail is one of the most memorable ways to experience the 49th state – you’ll travel through Alaska’s famous mountain valleys and likely spot wildlife from the rails. You’ll want to keep your camera – as well as...
15 Facts About Portage Glacier to Know Before Your Tour
This popular tour is a must-see for anyone in the Anchorage area. Why? Because you’ll get to see one of Alaska’s treasures – an Ice Age glacier that’s still active and continues to shape the Portage Valley. Here are 15 facts about...
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...
9 Outside Alaska Activities for the Family on Vacation
Sure, Alaska’s historical museums and entertaining shows are an excellent way to enjoy the Last Frontier, but you’d also like to enjoy the Alaska sun with your family. We’ve put together this list of outside Alaska activities...
What You Need for Crossing the Canadian Border from Alaska
You’re ready to visit Yukon from Alaska, or you’re headed there from “outside” (what Alaskan residents call the lower 48 states). Travel across the border is a fairly uncomplicated process, and Canadians are friendly and happy to have you visit. But remember...
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,...