Ski Alaska Alaska can be a winter wonderland for outdoor recreation and accommodations. One way to explore these snowy landscapes is by skiing. Maybe skiing has been a long-time passion, or you’re just getting your boots on for the first time. Ski Alaska and enjoy a sprawling selection of skiing activities to enjoy outside this winter. Gear and Recreation Coming to Alaska often means taking a [...]
Coastal Life With the changing of seasons, the Alaskan coast moves from icy stillness to layers of vibrant life. Where fall once signaled the beginning of southern migrations, the spring welcomes in new life and returning residents as the ice melts. The days lengthen, and animals start to rouse just as others are making their annual trip back. Many coastal species follow the warming waters into northern regions in [...]
An Exploration of McCarthy Entering the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, from either side, shows you the grace of being something so small in this immense and intricate world. Giant snow-covered peaks sit atop rolling coniferous forests here. The boundless skies that back the landscape showcase the iridescent colors of the rising and setting sun. This gradient of mysticism only highlights the features of this expansive terrain. [...]
Hiking the Gold Mint Trail Hatcher’s Pass offers many hiking opportunities. Its varied terrain and access to the backcountry of the Talkeetna Mountains will have you yearning for more with each visit. Some days offer an abundance of time and resources, while others leave you with only an afternoon to spare. On a summer day in the Mat-Su Valley, we chose to keep the logistics simple and set out [...]
Matanuska-Susitna Valley Geology The Matanuska-Susitna Valley has been perfectly carved over thousands of years to frame glaciers, mountains, and rivers, and to serve as an entrance to exploration. This valley is located in the southeastern region of Alaska, dipping into the Interior. You’ll pass giant peaks etched away and dropping into cliffs that meet the river basin. Accessing the geological wonders this valley has to offer is as easy [...]
Alaska Bears Alaska is home to many plants and animals. With ample food and habitat resources, there is typically more than one species of animal. Like the bear. There are about four distinct species of bear in Alaska: brown bears, grizzly bears, black bears, and polar bears. Each bear has behaviors and characteristics that result from adapting within its environment. Learning about bears is your best way to be [...]
The Alaskan Moose The Alaska moose is abundant across the Last Frontier. From the Southeastern regions to the northern territories, about 175,000 to 200,000 moose are scattered across the state. If you are exploring the state, chances are you will have a moose sighting. These mammals typically travel alone or with their young, rarely in herds. Understanding their territory and behaviors is important for respecting and supporting their environments. [...]
Boating Options in Prince William Sound The Prince William Sound is a coastal rain forest located in the Southwest region of Alaska. This area is only a couple hours from Anchorage and easily accessible from the city of Whittier. The views are stunning. Tidal glaciers and snow-peaked mountains lay in the background of any water based adventure you choose out here. Easy access leaves way for a variety of [...]
Alaskan Seals A deep sense of immensity and connection reaches you the first time your eyes travel over the shorelines, fjords, bays, or sounds of Alaska. All the elements are connected here. Each life form supports another. One marine mammal that explores its curiosity and playfulness, occasionally making its presence known, is the harbor seal. Some stand out more than others, making their presence more apparent to us and [...]
