Category: Alaska Information

Guide to the Alaska Blueberry

If Alaska had a state fruit, our guess is that it would probably be the wild blueberry. Nutritious and delicious, blueberries are almost as much fun to pick as they are to eat. They can be found across the state in the...

New Alaska Reads to Fill your Bookshelf this Fall

There’s a lot to write about when you live in a state with nearly 700,000 square miles of land. You’ve got oceans and mountains, snow and warm summer days as well as incredible wildlife. Whether you’re looking for a good read for...

What You Need for Crossing the Canadian Border from Alaska

You’re ready to visit Yukon from Alaska, or you’re headed there from “outside” (what Alaskan residents call the lower 48 states). Travel across the border is a fairly uncomplicated process, and Canadians are friendly and happy to have you visit. But remember...

Whale Watching 101: View Alaska’s Incredible Gray Whales this Spring

Like many snowbirds in the 49th state, gray whales know how to follow the sun. They spend their winters breeding in the Gulf of California and Baja and their summers feeding in the pristine waters of Alaska. During the spring and fall,...

Alaska Slang and Terms to Know

Alaska is a unique place with unique vocabulary. Words derived from Native culture, as well as regional colloquialisms, are not uncommon and have been known to cause confusion to the unprepared visitor. Study up on your Alaska vocabulary and you might just...

ALASKA REALITY TV: MEET THE NEW CLASS

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Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably noticed new television shows about Alaska seem to keep sprouting up like wild fireweed, with no end in sight. According to local reports,...

Alaska Reality TV Shows We Want to Be In

Dozens of shows over the past 10 years testify to how much reality TV loves Alaska (34 current shows at last count). If you’ve ever dreamed of mining for gold, becoming a sea captain, or exploring a remote wilderness, Alaska television appeals...

Summer Wildlife Series: Moose

As Alaskans, we hold a special place in our hearts for moose. No matter how many times we’ve seen one, we still slow the car down and hang out the window to snap a picture, still peer out the door when one...

Summer Wildlife Series: Bears

Bear encounters are a very real part of life in Alaska. From spotting a brown bear fishing for salmon while on a wildlife-viewing tour to having a black bear tumble through your skylight in pursuit of some birthday cupcakes (yes, this happened),...

Summer Wildlife Series: Whales

Alaska may be well known for its bears, moose and other mighty land mammals, but with the largest amount of coastline of any other state, you can bet the aquatic life is equally impressive. Whether you’re planning a cruise or simply driving...