Oreo and Lays knock it out of the park with their flavor contests, but we think if they looked to the flavors of Alaska they could really strike gold. We might be a little biased, but nothing tickles our taste buds quite like the sweet taste of fireweed or a…
Are you checking “visit Alaska” off your bucket list this summer? In such a big state with so much to do, it’s handy to put together a list of what to do while you’re here. We’ve created one of our own to give you a little jumpstart. Feel free to…
Alaska’s fashion has always been in a league of its own, with inhabitants generally favoring practicality and comfort over couture. But that doesn’t mean Alaskans don’t have it going on – you’ll see plenty of individuals in your travels that have a certain je ne sais quoi, a flair that…
With summer right around the corner, anticipation is building for a number of summer blockbuster releases. Perhaps the biggest title coming out this summer is “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” the next installment in the popular series. The movies do such a great job of depicting the prehistoric beasts that roamed…
There’s a reason “Inspirational Quotes” is one of Pinterest’s most popular categories. For every sentiment, it seems there’s someone who has already put it perfectly to words. Once you soak up all the inspiration from this roundup of our favorite travel quotes, feel free to keep them in your back…
Curious internet users from across the globe are asking Google questions like, “Do Alaskans live in igloos?” and “Was Alaska a good deal?” In honor of April Fools’ Day we are putting an end to some of the silliest misconceptions about Alaska once and for all, via Google’s autocomplete function.
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…
While Alaska is pretty far-removed from the rest of the country geographically, its culture, art and music scene is definitely up to par with the “Lower 48,” as locals call it. Alaska boasts some major talent that you might be familiar with—keep tabs on these Alaskans as they make their…
If you’re researching Alaska for your upcoming vacation and come across the fact that there are a number of active volcanoes here, we understand if that could give you pause. What does it mean if a volcano is active? How close are volcanoes to where I’m traveling? What happens if…
Today’s winter activities aren’t what they used to be. In Alaska, many of our favorite ways to have fun were born out of necessity and even survival. Here are some of our favorite things to do, and a little history of how they came to be. Cross-country skiing Then: Cross-country…