12/11/2018
From snow-covered landscapes to aurora-filled skies, winter offers opportunities for some really incredible photography. However, it is not without its challenges. From cold fingers to difficult lighting, winter photography can be tough. Brush up on your skills with these tips to make sure your winter photos look amazing, even when…
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10/11/2018
Fall is the perfect time to dust off those reading lists and curl up with a blanket and a good book. When responsibilities keep you from jumping in the car for a road trip or hopping on a plane for your next adventure, there’s no better way to escape (at…
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03/13/2018
The pioneering spirit of the Last Frontier brought homesteaders and gold miners to a place up North, far from the comforts of home and family, to discover new riches and adventures. That spirit continues to exist today and some of our favorite places to embrace it still feel largely untouched…
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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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12/06/2016
In Alaska, winter can mean up to seven months of colder temperatures, shorter days and longer nights. It’s a beautiful season, but requires a different lifestyle than the sun-laden days of summer. Enjoying summer is a no-brainer, but enjoying winter can require strategy. Here are some essentials that residents of…
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10/27/2016
Snapchat is one of the newest social media platforms to take the world by storm. As more than 60 percent of Americans between ages 13 and 38 are on Snapchat, chances are someone in your travel group may be documenting the vacation on this smartphone app.
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08/16/2016
Summer in Alaska is busy. Between visits from friends and family and cramming in all of the can’t-miss outdoor activities under the midnight sun, we often arrive at the end of August feeling a bit exhausted. When you need a vacation from your vacation, traveling in your own backyard is…
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06/27/2016
Whether you’re on a casual day hike or a backcountry camping trip, Alaska affords plenty of opportunities for seeing wildlife—especially its famous bears. To help you prepare for your trip to Alaska’s wilderness, we’ve put together these important tips for speaking a bear’s language in the wild. Hint:…
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06/01/2016
It wouldn’t be a true Alaska summer without what some locals joking call its state bird—the mosquito. And as pesky as these tiny insects are, they’re an extremely important part of the state’s ecosystem. In the tundra, mosquitoes are particularly critical. Scientists say that without mosquitoes to feed on, populations…
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05/10/2016
Alaska’s mountains are known to impress. They span a wide range of terrain and offer spectacular features like active volcanoes and picturesque glaciers—more than enough visually breathtaking options to satisfy even the most well-traveled and experienced landscape photographer. Don’t forget about Denali, the highest peak in North America. But in…
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