Image used under Flickr Creative Commons license from Maureen. Frosted windows hinder views of snow-covered mountains, Alaskans warm up vehicles in preparation for the mad dash from the cold and the moisture from our breath forms a cloud of fog around every word. Winter has arrived in Alaska. And what better time than winter to step…
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Once upon a time (on an October day in 1810, to be precise) in the far away German state of Bavaria, a Prince Ludwig took a Princess Therese to be his lawfully wedded wife. The entire country rejoiced at this union and was invited to celebrate the happy occasion. Such a merry event it was…
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Two very exciting things happen in Alaska every October: the annual Permanent Fund dividend is released and the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention, the country’s largest representative gathering of Native peoples. Starting today, Anchorage will host the AFN convention, showcasing the rich cultures of Alaska’s first people: their art, music, dance and traditions.…
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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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This photo by jadepalmer is used under a Creative Commons license “Life, he realized, was much like a song. In the beginning there is mystery, in the end there is confirmation, but it’s in the middle where all the emotion resides to make the whole thing worthwhile.” –Nicholas Sparks, “The Last Song” Alaska is a mystery…
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The featured photo, above, is used under a Creative Commons license by Frank Kovalchek. If you’re a lover of the great outdoors, visiting Alaska is like being a fisherman in a bait and tackle shop. From hiking, biking and skiing across some of the world’s most dramatic mountains to dropping a line into the water…
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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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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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This photo is used under a Creative Commons license by AlaskanDude. “Away up in Alaska The state that stands alone There’s a dog race run from Anchorage into Nome And it’s a grueling race with a lightning pace Where chilly winds do wail. Beneath the northern lights, across snow and ice It’s called the Iditarod Trail.”…
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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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