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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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Belinda Mulrooney
The Wealthiest Woman in the Klondike On the brink of St Patrick's Day, a little history of Irish in Alaska - Over a century ago, following the Klondike gold discovery, approximately 100,000 individuals ventured north,[...]
Russian Creole Pioneers of Alaska
In the context of Russian Alaska, "Creole" did not refer to a racial group but was instead used to identify someone as a "colonial citizen" within the Russian Empire. This status afforded Creoles several advantages,[...]
Cape Krusenstern National Monument
A Historical 540,000 Acre Monument of the Arctic Stretching gracefully for 70 miles along the Chukchi Sea lies Cape Krusenstern National Monument, an isolated expanse of wilderness nestled in Alaska's Arctic realm. Offering panoramic vistas[...]
The Majestic Brooks Falls of Katmailand National Park
Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve Initially founded as a haven for anglers, the retreat known as the lodge started its operations in 1950. Continuous improvements to both the primary lodge and the dining[...]
Bob Atwood
Pioneering Anchorage's Press: The Arrival and Legacy of Robert Bruce Atwood Robert Bruce Atwood, arrived in Anchorage on June 15, 1935, when the town boasted a modest population of approximately 2,200 residents. Taking the reins[...]
