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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[...]
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[...]
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 most active in the area. It sits atop its own[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Rita Pitka Blumenstein
Legendary Healer and Alaska Indigenous Grandmother Grandmother Rita Pitka Blumenstein, a revered Yupik Elder, was born in 1926 in the village of Nelson Island, Alaska. Throughout her life, she played a crucial role in preserving[...]
Ted Stevens
Pioneer of Alaskan Politics: The Legacy of Ted Stevens Ted Stevens, an American politician born on November 18, 1923, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and found dead on August 10, 2010, near Dillingham, Alaska, served as a[...]
Color My World – Legendary Colors of the Alaska Wilderness in Autumn
Alaska in the fall is a canvas painted with an extraordinary palette of colors, captivating the senses with its stunning natural beauty. As the temperatures begin to cool and daylight wanes, the landscape undergoes a[...]