image source: jasleen_kaur You might not need that parka after all. By limiting yourself to one carry-on bag for your Alaska adventure, you’ll avoid baggage fees, breeze past the luggage carousel and make the most of your time. Fitting everything into one carry-on bag requires careful planning — and a new frame of mind —…
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Image used under Flickr Creative Commons license from Nicole Klauss. Farm to table, forage to fork—whatever you want to call the movement, Alaskans have been practicing it for centuries. Some of the most pristine land and waterways in the world combined with a relatively isolated spot on the map means that eating local has become…
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With most areas in Alaska and the Yukon experiencing close to 20 hours of daylight at the end of June, locals and visitors have good reason to celebrate! Summer solstice in the North means tons of light, ample outdoor recreation opportunities and a giant celebration in honor of the longest day of the year. Check out…
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Image used under Creative Commons license from Liz When the Summer Solstice comes to Alaska, there’s no rest for the weary – that is, at least, not at midnight, when we’re still enjoying the sun’s presence in the sky at the Fairbanks Midnight Sun Festival. Both locals and tourists from across the world love taking…
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This photo by Josiah Mackenzie is used under Creative Commons License Shel Silverstein’s children’s book “The Missing Piece” tells the story of an incomplete-circle-shaped character who leisurely rolls around looking for his missing piece that will ultimately make him a complete and perfect circle. When he finally finds the piece that fits he rolls so fast…
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March 20 marked the first official day of spring, and for Alaskans that means we are finally through winter and long sunny days are on the horizon. As warmer temperatures take over, visitors and locals are drawn outside to enjoy the sun, and one of the best ways to warm up from a mountainous hike,…
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Dawson City is the embodiment of Yukon adventure. Even the journey to get here is exciting – drive through virtually untouched forest and awe-inspiring mountains (be sure to switch drivers so you can both take in the scenery!). Or fly over it all for views that cannot be matched. Once you’re here, the excitement really…
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This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by y entonces. As a U.S. state, Alaska’s history dates back just over half a century. But the area known as the “Great Land” has a history dating back thousands of years and tells the colorful stories of a place that has gone through enormous changes…
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Most conferences and work gatherings take place in large, busy urban settings with few opportunities for relaxation outside of the hotel or meeting room after a long day of work. But what if we told you your next conference could offer a completely different experience for attendees? What we have in mind is more of…
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This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by Traveling Otter Skagway, Alaska has something for everyone. Steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty, the “Gateway to the Klondike” is a great place for the traveler who likes variety. There are a number of adventures to be had in Skagway. Here’s a sampling…
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