Several small villages in Northwestern Alaska eagerly await the first Saturday in April every year to help with, spectate, participate in, and cheer on the racers of the Kotzebue 220 snowmachine race. The race begins on the sea ice in front of the town of Kotzebue and has only four checkpoints. After racers leave the […]
Alaska Ski Train – An Alaskan Adventure on the Rails and Trails
It’s a celebration of spring, snow, and Alaskan adventure. It’s an all-day party with family and friends, old and new. It’s a unique Alaska ride to a historic Alaska destination that offers an array of Alaska outdoor opportunities. The New York Times called the experience “Alaska’s biggest backcountry secret,” but for Alaskans who live for […]
5 Photos That Best Capture Alaska’s Extreme Winter Weather
“The Land of Extremes” gets its wildest in the winter. To say that Alaska is known for its extreme winter weather is a bit of an understatement, but a lot of people don’t understand exactly what we mean when we say “extreme.” Here’s a quick fact to give some perspective: The coldest temperature ever recorded […]
Heroes of the Last Frontier – Winners of the LifeMed #AKHero Contest!
Heroes of the Last Frontier! Engineer/Paramedic Matt Deatherage and Volunteer Firefighter/ETT Devren Bennett, winners of LifeMed Alaska’s Heroes of the Last Frontier contest. Matt Deatherage & Devren Bennett – Firefighters, Winners, and Heroes of the Last Frontier “Hello, Mr. Deatherage?” “This is Matt.” “Hi, Matt. We are with the Heroes of the Last Frontier contest. […]
Peter Casey – When an Alaska Flight Paramedic Gets Injured
Peter Casey – When an Alaska Flight Paramedic Gets Injured The story of Peter Casey, an Alaska flight paramedic who was airlifted after he broke his neck snowboarding I just laid there in the snow, board facing down the hill. I was scared. Thoughts started flashing through my head, “Could I be paralyzed? How would […]
Surrender Salmon – Sharing Alaska’s Red Gold
Bringing Alaska’s Red Gold to the land of 10,000 Lakes – Surrender Salmon! Growing up in Alaska shaped every facet of who I am today. Those of us who are lucky enough to have been born and raised in the Last Frontier understand and appreciate the many wonders this great state has to offer. Fishing […]
Salmon Patties, Alaska Saves the South
By: Michael Rogers Consider if you will the meager salmon patty. I fell in love with these as a child growing up in the rural South. Like many Southerners, I never stopped to consider the origins of this particular dish or exactly why something like canned salmon, made into a patty and fried, became a […]
Copper River Dipnetting Adventure
Copper River Dipnetting Adventure by Cecil Sanders of Last Frontier Magazine With muscle aches finally receding, a freezer full of sockeye salmon, and cabinets brimming with canned smoked salmon, our 2017 Copper River dipnetting adventure has come to a successful end. Let this short snippet give you some insight if you are interested in experiencing […]
The Dilemma of Alaska Yards
The Dilemma of Alaska Yards Residents care about their Alaska yards, but sometimes there’s too much to do in our short summers. By Wendy Wesser Visitors to our state will often comment that some of our Alaska yards are not very tidy; some may even think they are “junk yards.” Those of us who live […]
Tasty Alaska Seafood | Panko Halibut With Spicy Mayo Sauce
Panko Halibut with Cucumber Avocado Relish and Spicy Mayo Sauce Recipe by Lindsey VanTassel | Frontier Pantry A clean kitchen, a full pantry, and a free evening is a wonderful trifecta. A combination that while rare should immediately be taken advantage of by the experimental cook. On an evening such as this, with music blaring […]
A Taste of Thai & Alaska: Easy Coconut Salmon Thai Soup
Easy Coconut Salmon Thai Soup A Delicious and Easy Taste of Thai with Smoked Alaskan Salmon Recipe and Photography by The Alaska Life Intricate recipes don’t always interest me. Tasty food is a must, but the hunger pangs caused by a long delay between start to finish overshadow my ability to follow fine-tuned and difficult […]
A Popular Fresh Fish Recipe – Alaskan Ceviche
How to Make Delicious Alaskan Ceviche By: Michael Rogers I’m not much of a “foodie,” though, I like good food and I’ve got a couple of dishes that I can do flat out great … but for the most part, food is fuel. If it tastes good and is served at the appropriate temperature then […]
