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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The holiday season is a time to reflect on the great things we may take for granted when caught up in our busy day-to-day lives. In Alaska, it isn’t too hard to be thankful for the beauty we have around us every day, but it’s always nice to take that…
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 use…
It’s difficult to think of a more iconic symbol of winter than a snowman. It’s quite literally winter personified in the friendliest of ways. However, all snowmen are not created equal. They really depend on the quality of snow, conditions of the weather, accessories you’ve brought along and, of course,…
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…
Every place has its own culinary delicacies, and with more than 49,000 miles of coastline, seafood is a favorite in Alaska. Though many visitors are after the state’s prized salmon, halibut and other delicious fish, today we’re here to talk shellfish. Fresh Alaska shellfish is as good as it gets;…
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