Bear Attacks Statistics show that bear attacks shouldn’t be your biggest concern about going into the woods. by Mike Rogers, July 2017 It’s been a rough start to summer in Alaska. We’ve experienced a spate of bear attacks that have resulted in two fatalities. Such attacks capture the imaginations and attention of a whole bunch […]
The Suspicious Mythical Inhabitants Hiding In Alaska’s Iliamna Lake
Iliamna Lake Monster – Fact or Fiction? By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Board a plane and head to the Lake and Peninsula Borough of Alaska near the northern end of the Alaska Peninsula where you’ll find Lake Iliamna (or Iliamna Lake), the largest lake in Alaska. This aquatic destination is located on the western side of Cook […]
A Fishing Story – Fishin’ With Mike At Jerome Lake
Fishin’ with Mike at Jerome Lake An Alaskan boy takes his out-of-state uncle fishing at Jerome Lake. by Michael Hankins From the day I set foot in the ‘Last Frontier’ I’ve been an avid fisherman. Nothing seemed more relevant. There was one brief period when fishing became unimportant. Unfortunately for my Uncle Noel, he flew […]
Flying to Iliamna to Fish for Silvers
Never Let Your Guard Down A group of friends are stranded near Lake Iliamna when the weather makes a turn for the worse. by Kurt Mackenzie If I were allowed to catch only one type of salmon, let it be silvers every day. Of course, that level of infatuation can lead to letting your guard […]
13 Relentless Fears That Every Alaska Local Has Each Summer
Summer Fears in the Last Frontier By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Experiencing Alaska’s glorious summer season can be the most heavenly thing that will ever happen in your life. Ask any local and they’ll tell you that summer in Alaska is something that is never taken for granted. In fact, we ferociously fight sleep to avoid losing […]
Sheep Mountains – Landscape That Is Out Of This World
Hiking in the Sheep Mountains The Sheep Mountains in the Talkeetna Range are out of this world. Story and Photos by Cecil Sanders Never have I had much interest in outer-space. Not that I don’t care about what lies in the great beyond, but it’s not tangible, and not something I will ever experience. That […]
7 Adrenaline-Packed Alaska Adventures That’ll Amplify Your Summer
Heart-Pounding Alaska Adventures By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Anyone who knows anything about summertime Alaska adventures knows that the options for outdoor entertainment are seemingly unlimited. When the midnight sun is shining and the fish are running, it’s hard to quit. Locals will go, go, go until fall rolls around and the impending darkness puts a damper […]
Alaska’s Charming Town Of Talkeetna Loses Their Lovable Cat Mayor
Stubb’s the Cat Mayor – Talkeetna, Alaska By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley It’s not every day that you stumble upon a small town that is led by none other than a furry feline. Since 1997, Stubbs has been the reigning cat mayor of this idyllic hamlet located at the confluence of the Susitna, Chulitna and Talkeetna Rivers. […]
15 Incredible Alaska Lakes That Will Demand Your Attention This Summer
Awe-Inspiring Alaska Lakes By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley After surviving a long, dark, blisteringly cold Alaska winter, nothing feels better than soaking up hours of sunshine amid any of these incredible Alaska lakes. While all of these bodies of water offer exceptional views—the fun doesn’t end there. Activities such as kayaking, hiking, fishing, camping, biking, canoeing, and even […]
A Guide To Fishing Cooper Lake On The Kenai Peninsula
Fishing Cooper Lake Easily accessible, but with a remote feel, Cooper Lake is a fisherman’s paradise. by Kalb Stevenson Fly fishing isn’t a hobby. It’s an art form. And as cliché as that sounds, it doesn’t make it any less true! It is an art in the way that crocheting, surfing, and surgery are forms […]
Surviving In Alaska’s Bush With A Husqvarna 640
The Husqvarna 640 Mystery All one man needed to survive in the bush was a Husqvarna 640 By Mike Rogers I’ll admit from the onset of this piece that I’m a rifle nut. I genuinely like messing around with hunting rifles in all their various forms and permutations and have for all of my adult […]
The Admirable Alaska Animal Sanctuary Providing Safe Haven For Bears
Fortress of the Bear – An Alaska Animal Sanctuary in Sitka, Alaska By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Located on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska, Fortress of the Bear is a one-of-a-kind Alaska animal sanctuary where visitors can get up close and personal with beautiful brown and black bears. Each year, visitors travel from far and wide to […]
