The Land of Waterfalls – Valdez, Alaska By: Courtney Dowd-Stanley Discovering the beautiful town of Valdez is like experiencing a dream come true. Located at the head of a fjord on the eastern side of Prince William Sound, Valdez is in the midst of the Chugach Mountains and picturesque coast. Roughly 4,000 lucky Alaska residents call this […]
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 […]
15 Surefire Ways To Soak Up Every Ounce Of Alaska’s Epic Midnight Sun
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. […]
Juneau, Alaska – Undeniably America’s Most Scenic Capital City
Juneau, Alaska – America’s Most Scenic Capital By: Megan McDonald Juneau is the gorgeous capital of the state of Alaska. The absence of an established road system means that Juneau is accessible only by air or boat. It’s nestled at the bottom of Mount Juneau, prohibiting any vehicle travel into the mainland of Alaska. This […]
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 […]
