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…
Vacation is the perfect excuse to indulge guilt-free in food and drinks. From specialty cocktails to discounted appetizers, here are a few top picks when you’re traveling on a budget, or just want something lighter than a full meal. You can treat yourself without breaking the bank with these sweet…
In Alaska, you can pull salmon out of an icy river that’s just a short walk from your hotel and eat it later that evening. Or, choose to get it processed and shipped back home to enjoy all winter long! Now, we’re not saying that fresh Alaska salmon could ever…
Summertime in Alaska is short and sweet and boasts many qualities that residents take full advantage of during the months of May through August. Besides the extended daylight hours, one of these is the fruitful growing and fishing season that offers an annual crop of fresh produce and fish. When…
This season, Princess Alaska Lodges’ Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge unveiled North Fork Restaurant. The incomparable view remains the same as the former Mountain View Dining Room, but the menu is fresh and the vibrant décor is a modern take on the warm,…
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On tap this summer, a feature on the latest creations from some of Alaska’s best breweries, plus some fresh flavors from the new kids on the block. – Award Winners – Buffalo Head Barley Wine, 13.0% ABV – Kassik’s Brewery This nicely aged barley wine…
Whether you’re touring the entire state with the family or even on your honeymoon, it’s always nice to have an excuse to take some time from the busy day-to-day of an Alaska adventure vacation and slow it down with a fun date with your number one. Since the perfect date…
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…
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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Alaska is known for many things—epic outdoors, fresh seafood, wildlife encounters—but it has also staked its claim as a state that appreciates a good cup of coffee. The Lower 48 may be ahead of the game in many respects, but Alaskans have been pioneers of all things coffee for decades.
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