About Alaska

Image courtesy of Matt Banks / FreeDigitalPhotos.net. There is a lot to love about New Year’s Eve – a fresh start, fireworks, champagne, fun with friends and family – but our favorite part about this holiday is how universal it is. This is one celebration that crosses borders and faiths and is celebrated worldwide. At…

This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by Zanastardust. He is the subject of many stories; we give gifts in his name and we have all seen countless movies featuring everyone’s favorite red-cheeked do-gooder and his herd of flying reindeer. We even make our children promise to behave or else he will skip…

Whether you are a lifelong Alaskan or have yet to visit the Great Land, the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is probably one of the first things that come to mind when you think “winter in Alaska.” The Iditarod began in 1973 to test the endurance of mushers and to commemorate the 1925 run from…

With more coastline than any other U.S. state, Alaska is full of opportunities to see marine creatures in their native habitats. Once you’ve witnessed the gigantic fluke of a whale cresting the surf, you’ll be fascinated by the many species it is possible to view off of the stunningly rugged coast. Where to start? Let…

  The locals will tell you that one of the most important things to know before making your journey to the Great North is to be prepared for varied, and possibly inclement, weather in any season. Most concur that the best way to do this is dressing in layers. Taking off outer layers is simple,…

Although Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, it isn’t everyday that there are Hollywood A-listers roaming the city streets. Last fall, though, many area restaurants, bars and businesses transformed into movie sets and added famous patrons to their client lists as Hollywood came to town to film crime thriller The Frozen Ground, starring Vanessa…

Congratulations! You’re engaged and preparing to embark on a lifetime journey with your fiancé. This is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life, but planning a wedding can often be a daunting task. After walking down the aisle, exchanging vows and cutting the cake, you’re officially married! That’s when it’s time to…

Every now and then in Alaska, there is an event that gets both locals and potential visitors extremely excited. From the opening of new retail locations – such as Bass Pro Shop and Cabela’s, both set to open within the next year in Anchorage – to a popular band making the trip north to put…