Fun Under The Midnight Sun By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley The season of Alaska’s glorious midnight sun is officially upon us, and we are just getting started soaking up all those luscious UV rays. With summer solstice fast approaching on June 20th (marking the longest day of the year), we felt it incredibly important to remind locals and […]
Alaska’s Denali Highway Rated Among Top 10 Greatest Drives In America
Denali Highway – Best of the Last Frontier By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Anyone who has ever road-tripped down the Denali Highway knows exactly what all the rage is about. The panoramic beauty is incredible, while the tranquility of being so remote is empowering. When National Geographic listed Alaska’s beloved Denali Highway as one of the top […]
The Alaska Life’s Ultimate 2017 Summer Festival Guide
2017 Summer Festival Season By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley It’s Alaska summer festival season and that means it’s time to let your hair down, dance to live jams, eat good grub, shop, get artsy, sip brews, and play all day beneath the midnight sun. No matter where you are in the Last Frontier, there is a summer […]
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 […]
World-Class Brown Bear Viewing In Alaska’s Lake Clark National Park
Up Close & Personal in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Bear viewing in Cook Inlet and panoramic vistas in Lake Clark National Park—this is what experiencing the rugged Last Frontier is all about. If you do anything this summer, be sure to reward yourself with active volcanoes, brilliant coastal brown bears, snow-covered […]
This Historic Abandoned Alaska Road Trip Will Transport You Back In Time
Historic Abandoned Alaska Places By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley This historic abandoned Alaska places road trip is guaranteed to take you back in time. When you combine the scenic beauty found on the Last Frontier’s limited road system, with some of the state’s most influential moments in time, you get this brilliant expedition that will lead you […]
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. […]
14 Natural Alaska Hot Springs That Will Completely Relax You
Alaska Hot Springs – Relax & Unwind In Nature By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Alaska hot springs are perhaps more plentiful than you might expect. From the Interior all the way down to Southeast Alaska, with many stops in between, locals and visitors have lots of options to choose from when seeking a relaxing natural hot spring […]
Explore Abandoned WWII And Cold War Military Remnants On Alaska’s Adak Island
Adak Island – A Historic Blast From The Past By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Alaska’s Adak Island is an isolated destination with rich history, rugged terrain, and scenic landscapes. Its location in the Aleutian Islands marks the dividing line between the Bering Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Adak is an island, […]
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 […]
50 Free Alaska Activities That You Can Do Without Spending A Dime
Free Alaska Activities – Having Fun On A Budget By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Free Alaska activities come in all different forms. With such diverse landscapes and natural beauty, the Last Frontier offers an endless amount of new places to explore. Best of all—it won’t cost you a dime to find a million-dollar-view. Whether you crave peace and […]
Hope, Alaska – Memories of Mining, Camping and Reviving One’s Spirit
Hope On A Rope – Memories of Hope, Alaska by Michael Hankins The first time I visited Hope, Alaska, was the summer of 1966. My father transferred to Elmendorf Air Force Base (A.F.B.) that year from Reese A.F.B. in Lubbock, Texas. We arrived in Anchorage on May 17th and headed straight to the Lucky Wishbone […]
