05/16/2017
Whether you’re touring the entire state with the family or even on your honeymoon, it’s always nice to have an excuse to take some time from the busy day-to-day of an Alaska adventure vacation and slow it down with a fun date with your number one. Since the perfect date…
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05/01/2017
When you love traveling, it can be hard to find another person willing and able to drop everything at the same time as you and come along on your next adventure. For this reason, and others including great potential for self-discovery, flexibility and added adventure, solo travel has soared in…
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04/05/2017
Alaska is a land rich in culture, incredible beauty and bountiful wildlife. It has endless adventure and opportunity, and all of the people, places and things have a unique story. One way we like to tell this story is through the state’s symbols, so keep reading to find out some…
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03/16/2017
Alaska might not be the first place you think of when you hear “spring break,” but the 49th state has a lot to offer this time of year. With the spring equinox fast approaching, there’s plenty of daylight, but there’s also still a ton of snow, making it a great…
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03/02/2017
The year 2017 is a big one for Denali National Park. Though the land has been around for far longer than a mere century, this year it will celebrate its 100th birthday as a national park. This is a pretty big deal, and there are tons of…
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02/22/2017
Pictured: Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop. Photo credit: Brian and Ash Adams When you live in a northern climate, you know a thing or two about comfort food. And when it comes to comfort food, there are few things that fit the bill better than baked goods. The smell of freshly…
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02/07/2017
Before in-home heating systems and electric blankets became widespread (or even invented for that matter), there were plenty of people living in Arctic environments that needed to stay warm. Anyone who lives in Alaska during the winters knows that even with modern amenities, it’s no easy feat, so how did…
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01/26/2017
It’s an often-quoted statistic that in Alaska Native languages, there are more than 50 different words for snow. While the truth of that claim has been debated by linguists for years, in Alaska we know that snow doesn’t simply mean “snow.” All snow is certainly not the…
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01/09/2017
Known for its snowy winters, Alaska is naturally also known for its notable winter athletes. The state is a breeding ground for world-class skiers, professional snowboarders, hockey players and some of the best dog mushers on the planet. If you’re interested in Alaska sports, here are some big names to…
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12/30/2016
Some foods are said to bring us good luck, health or prosperity if eaten on New Year’s Day — black-eyed peas, whole fish, pork, pomegranates, greens, cake and more depending on your traditions and cultures.On holidays in Alaska, we also like to bring a taste of home to festive, celebratory…
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