• 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[...]

  • 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[...]

  • 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[...]

  • 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[...]

  • 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[...]

  • 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[...]

  • Rhymes of the Wilderness – The Legacy of Robert W. Service

    Robert Service - The Bard of the Yukon Known as "The Bard of the Yukon," Robert was a British-Canadian poet and writer[...]

  • Fiery Heart of St. Augustine Volcano

    Science and History of St. Augustine Volcano in the Aluetian Volcanic Arc This striking volcano, standing at 4,134 feet tall, is among[...]

  • 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.[...]

  • 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[...]