A weekend at the Alaska State Fair is all sorts of fun, from the carb-heavy fair food to the farm animal fun to the rides, it’s an unbeatable way to send off the summer season. The Alaska State Fair is also one of the state’s biggest music…
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…
Environment matters! That’s why we think Alaska is the perfect locale for an industry conference. Inspire your attendees to get to know each other beyond job titles and cubicle walls by enjoying an outdoor hike or another team-building exercise. Take your planning cues from the adventurous spirit of Alaska. Setting…
A glimpse of Alaska wildlife is always highly sought after and can sometimes be elusive. Since animal sightings aren’t guaranteed, we love to check out the live web cams set up around the state, available online to anyone who wants to tune in. Whether you’re having post-Alaska vacation withdrawals or…
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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.
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Driving down Alaska’s Seward Highway on a sunny summer afternoon, you may notice people standing shoulder to shoulder, reaching big nets on poles out into the water. What are they doing out there? The answer: dipnetting!Dipnetting is a method of fishing used for catching salmon and hooligan that’s available to…
There are many things that Alaska excels at, and one of them is being home to nearly each and every one of the classic “dad activities.” When it’s time to celebrate dear old dad, we can’t think of a better place to be than Alaska! Fishing – Chances are you…
A nod to Morgan le Fay, a sorceress from the King Arthur legends, Fata Morgana is an atmospheric optical illusion caused by warm air trapping in cold air beneath it. In other words, it’s a temperature inversion that does some pretty weird things to your interpretation of whatever is on…
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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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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