Alaska Legends
Cooper Landing – Kenai Peninsula Vacation Hotspot
Cooper Landing is a gem nestled in the untouched wilderness Just a two hour drive south of Anchorage, Cooper Landing, a gem nestled in the untouched wilderness, is renowned for its pristine scenery[...]
Alaska’s Outdoor Pharmacy – Chaga in the Boreal Forest
Alaska's outdoor pharmacy Alaska is special when it comes to Chaga mushrooms because its vast, unspoiled Boreal forest provides perfect conditions for them to grow. The combination of cold weather, old Birch trees,[...]
Rockfish – Alaska’s Remarkable Fish with Superb Culinary Flavor
Rockfish are remarkable not only for their culinary qualities Rockfish, often considered the underappreciated members of Alaska's marine fauna, are distinguished by their vibrant ginger or blaze orange colors, a spiny dorsal fin[...]
Onion Portage – The Oldest Archeological Site in North America
Arctic archaeology has been deeply influenced by J. Louis Giddings Although Archeologist J. Louis Giddings passed away in December 1964 from injuries sustained in a car accident, his three decades of pioneering research[...]
Indian Valley Mine – A Little Golden Jewel Just South of Anchorage
The Indian Valley Mine operational since 1920 invites visitors to explore Tucked away just south of Anchorage, the Indian Valley Mine offers a glimpse into the historical impact of gold mining on the[...]
The Heart of Alaskan Children’s Illustrations
Barbara Lavallee’s legacy is that of a bridge-builder between cultures Celebrating Barbara Lavallee, an illustrious illustrator based in Alaska, who has uniquely impacted the world of children's books with her vibrant and culturally[...]
The Demise of the “Soapy” Smith Gang Ends in a Shootout
"King of the Frontier Con-Men" Born in Newnan, Georgia, on November 2, 1860, Smith came from a well-off and educated family background. His great-grandfather owned a renowned plantation in the area, and his[...]
Harvesting Herring Roe in Alaska
The unique and sustainable method of harvesting herring eggs has been practiced for generations. In the pristine waters of Alaska, a unique and sustainable method of harvesting herring eggs has been practiced for[...]
White Mountains National Recreational Area
Explore the Vast Wilderness The White Mountains National Recreation Area, sprawling across a million acres, is just an hour's drive from Fairbanks, Alaska. This vast area offers serene landscapes and a variety of outdoor[...]
