Heli-Skiing is Hella Rad

12/04/2014 Heliskiing

Photo via karina y Looking for the ski experience of a lifetime? Grab your fat skis and head to the 49th state, where helicopters whisk you to the insane terrain of untouched powder, towering ranges, steep vertical drops and ultra-long descents. This is the land where legend comes to…

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147 Years of Celebrating Alaska Day

10/17/2014 A river runs through a valley

Alaska Day commemorates the official purchase of the territory of Alaska from Russia and, more specifically, the transfer ceremony that took place in Sitka on Oct. 18, 1867. Considering the $7.2 million-dollar price tag (about $119 million dollars in today’s currency), you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t think the U.S. got the better end of the deal!

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Root for These Alaska Sport Teams

10/01/2014 An ice hockey rink

  For a variety of reasons, Alaska doesn’t have any major professional NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB or MLS teams. But that doesn’t mean Alaskans don’t participate in sports. While you’re visiting, you can still catch a game, drink a pint and root for the home team! Hockey Alaska Aces The…

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Savor Alaska with al fresco dining

08/27/2014 A sign for Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

  With endless hours of daylight, fresh air and majestic views, Alaska is the perfect destination for al fresco summer dining. No matter which Princess lodge you visit, options for outdoor dining are plentiful. Read on for a few highlights!While visiting Fairbanks, hit the deck at dinnertime and enjoy the…

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