Alaska Legends
Anaktuvuk Pass – Home of the Caribou and Nunamiut People
Anaktuvuk Pass, roughly 250 miles northwest of Fairbanks Anaktuvuk Pass, located within the central Brooks Range, lies at a significant divide between the Anaktuvuk and John Rivers. Roughly 250 miles northwest of Fairbanks[...]
The Alaska State Fair
Carnival rides livestock show and funnel cakes It appears the "rainy" season has begun and we all know what that means - it's Alaska State Fair Time!! With the fair just a month[...]
Tikahtnu – The Ocean River
Cook Inlet Cook Inlet, called Tikahtnu in the Tanaina language and Cungaaciq in the Sugpiaq language, spans 180 miles from the Gulf of Alaska to Anchorage. The waters here are a mixture of[...]
Cool Dip on a HOT day!
Open Swim in Anchorage For the first time in years, Alaskans are enjoying warm sunny days by exploring the Tony Knowles Trail or taking a refreshing dip in one of the local lakes[...]
The Peanut Farm – Alaska’s Largest Family Sports Bar
Sports bar and grill Built in 1958, The Peanut Farm started as a small cabin but has since grown into Alaska's largest family-oriented sports bar, now covering 20,000 square feet. Over the years,[...]
Arctic Champions – Eskimo Olympics
Eskimo Olympics The World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO) began in 1961 as the World Eskimo Olympics. The event was initially held along the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, during the Golden Days celebration,[...]
An Era of Brewing Magic – The 49th State Brewery
A brewing adventure begins in Healy, Alaska In 2010, McCarthy and his business partner, Jason Motyka, began their brewing adventure in Healy, a small town of about 1,100 residents. Despite its isolated location[...]
Summer Solstice – A time to Play in the Sun
Summer Solstice in Alaska If you're in Alaska from June 20th to 23rd, 2024, during the Summer Solstice, prepare for some of the most exceptional events of the year! Alaska's unique position results[...]
Alaska at War – A Historical Attack on Dutch Harbor
Alaska at war as Japanese forces attack In 1931, Japan initiated aggressive actions in Manchuria, a key eastern province of China, aiming to expand its territory. This move escalated tensions, notably when Japanese[...]
Exploring the Inside Passage
A Breath-taking Maritime Experience The Inside Passage, a breathtaking maritime route along the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, offers a sheltered waterway that stretches from southeastern Alaska in the United States through[...]