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Father's Day Photo Contest

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n honor of Father's Day, we thought we would get another prize pack together for fans of The Alaska Life! We were lucky to col...

Spring Archery Practice

From guest-writer Colton Conner The snow is almost gone and it’s time to start slinging some arrows. This is a great time of the year to get outsi...

Thermacell Portable Mosquito Repellent Appliance Review

You may have heard of a Thermacell and wondered if it would actually work as claimed. It's that time of year again where the days are long and we ...

Campfire Pastries

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]o you enjoy a relaxing evening around a fire but are tired of making S'Mores? Well, here is an idea to help you mix things up!...

Happy Mother's Day

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]other's Day, much like any other holiday, comes but once a year. This day should not go unnoticed. It is a day to show gratit...

Moose Steak Marinade - Cooking Moose in Alaska!

Like scores of other Alaskan hunters, I love cooking with moose meat and one of our family favorites is a delicious marinated moose steak cooked on...

We Have a Winner!

We are pleased to be able to announce the winner of the launch day prize pack. Congratulations goes to: Jim O'Connor Of Kenai, Alaska Thank you f...

Burlap & Black Spruce Wall Decor

When looking to add a bit of rustic appeal to match and accent the amazing home-built Alaskan black spruce log changing table for our baby boy, I a...

Building a Log Changing Table - Using Genuine Alaskan Logs

Building A Log Changing Table - An Alaskan Woodworking Project Like all new parents, our lives changed when we suddenly learned that we were going ...

The Alaska Life Launch Day Giveaway

It's giveaway time! The rules are simple, you must 'like' our facebook page, and share the giveaway photo. The giveaway will end May 7, 2012 at 12P...

A Family Goes Caribou Hunting (Pt. 2)

What a first day! The crew ended up taking it fairly easy for the rest of the afternoon and soaked in the sun. The clear weather was a welcome si...

A Family Goes Caribou Hunting (Pt. 1)

In 2011, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game instated a Tier I program where every household who applied for a caribou permit would be issued on...

Tuffo Muddy Buddy Kids Rain Suit Review

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] few years ago I was looking for kids rain gear. I shopped in every local store and not one place carried anything smaller th...