People
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 celebrated for his evocative poetry depicting the harsh realities of the[...]
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[...]
