A Guide to Growing Strawberries in Alaska by Wendy Wesser The wild and hybrid strawberries we grow in our Alaska gardens cannot be bought in grocery stores. Even if you were lucky enough to find ripe berries in a local farmers’ market, the sweet delicate flavor of a freshly picked strawberry would already be lost. […]
Archives for April 2017
Amazing Denali View From Gold Bullion Mine
Gold Bullion Mine Hike Amazing view of Denali from Hatcher Pass By Diane Rose Note: The Gold Bullion Mine and most of Upper Willow Creek are private property. There is active hardrock mining with heavy equipment and explosives that could create rockfall without notice. Please respect the private property, do not trespass and obey all […]
15 Times Alaska Moose Thought They Were Humans And Got Caught On Candid Camera
Alaska Moose – Video Footage From The Last Frontier By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Alaska moose are absolutely majestic to observe in their natural environment. Not only are they among the largest animals in the Northern Hemisphere (adult males can weigh up to 1500 pounds), but they are also overwhelmingly adorable. It’s nearly impossible to look at the face […]
“Mayday” – A Terrifying Night Sinking in the Icy Waters of Cook Inlet
“Mayday, Mayday” – The Distress Call of the Barbara J By Marty Van Diest The motor died, jerking me awake. I was immediately on my feet heading for the engine hold. As soon as I lifted the hatch I knew we were in trouble. Water was lapping into the carburetor. Don Johnson and I had […]
Craigie Creek Adventure in Alaska’s Backcountry
Hiking Craigie Creek to Dogsled Pass By Diane Rose Craigie Creek Trail to Dogsled Pass: This trail is lesser known than the ones on the Palmer side of Hatcher Pass. In the summer of 2014, my husband, David, and I were preparing for a hike across the Grand Canyon so we were doing as many […]
17 Jaw-Dropping Alaska Airport Runways That Will Have You On The Edge Of Your Seat
Remote Alaska Airport Runways By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley If you’re looking for a wild adventure, visit any of these isolated Alaska airport locations. Some of the landings can be amazing, others might make you cringe. Alaska is arguably the least-connected state in America in terms of a viable road system. Aviation touches nearly all aspects of […]
Alaska’s Frozen Underground Permafrost Tunnel That Is Hiding In Plain Sight
CRREL Permafrost Tunnel – Fairbanks, Alaska By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Alaska’s frozen underground permafrost tunnel is quite the sight to see. The tunnel runs through permafrost, a natural frozen phenomenon hiding under the surface of the ground, and brings it into plain sight. So, what is permafrost? Permafrost is permanently frozen ground made up of soil, […]
Eklutna Spirit Houses – The Blending of Two Beliefs
Dena’ina and Russian Orthodox Eklutna Spirit Houses Story by Anne Sanders | Photography by Cecil Sanders The Alaska Native village of Eklutna is home to one of the most interesting cemeteries in Alaska. Within Eklutna’s Russian Orthodox cemetery are spirit houses, which reflect the blending of beliefs between the Dena’ina, a Native Alaskan Athabascan people, and […]
The Trading Post – History of a Colony Project Building
The Trading Post A Historic Building Remains a Testament to the Success of the Colony Project By Cecil Sanders The Trading Post – If these walls could talk, they would have endless stories to tell. They would tell of love, friendship, struggles and overcoming long winters, and all those unique tales from the early days […]
This Tiny Alaska Chapel Might Just Be The Most Unique In The World
Alaska Chapel – Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley This tiny Alaska chapel proves that sometimes (even in the largest state in the nation), bigger isn’t always better. Located on Alaska’s magnificent Kenai Peninsula, is this tiny little church off the side of the Kenai Spur Highway. Inside you’ll (physically) find nothing more than three church […]
55 Ways Alaska Is America’s Outcast… And Why We Love It That Way
Alaska – Proud To Be America’s Black Sheep By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Alaska might be known as America’s black sheep, but that doesn’t keep us locals from loving all the wild and crazy elements that come along with living in the Last Frontier. From the outside looking in, we understand that many people might think that we’re […]
A Day Exploring Prince of Wales Island
A Day Exploring Prince of Wales Island A remote Southeast Alaska community rich in beauty and history article and photos by Sabrena Combs “I’m going to Prince of Wales Island this weekend.” “Like, in Canada?” “No, Prince of Wales is in Alaska. By Ketchikan.” “Oh.” This is a conversation I had with no less than […]
