Sustainable Agriculture of Alaska

Sustainable Food Systems of Alaska In the summer months, Alaska can be seen in all its abundance. There is ample wildlife, wild-growing flora, and plants that can grow quickly and quite large in gardens and small farms. However, this abundance is limited by the brief growing season, which lasts only about 100 days, or roughly three months. After this period, colder weather significantly limits crop production and natural food availability. Previously, this [...]

2025-10-31T14:54:36-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Flora and Fauna, Alaska Information, Working in Alaska|

Alaska Hot Springs

Alaskan Geothermal Waters What are Hot Springs? We can observe hot springs across the globe, even in arctic and sub-arctic climates. What are hot springs though? Thermal springs are warm water pools on the surface layer of the Earth that has erupted from geothermally heated ground water. Hot springs generally can be found where there are fissure lines in the Earth's crust where ground water [...]

2025-01-24T04:42:10-08:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Information, Alaska Tourism, Geology of Alaska|

The North Pole of Alaska

The City of North Pole Not far from Fairbanks, Alaska, Southeast down the highway, you will come across a well-decorated and small city. This place is hard to miss with all the lights, tinsel, and elaborate Christmas decorations. In North Pole, Alaska, it is Christmas year-round. This city has less than 3,000 residents and has thousands of visitors each year. So, what makes this small city such a festive [...]

2025-01-24T03:15:06-08:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Information, Alaska Tourism, History of Alaska|

Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes

Katmai National Park: Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes In 1912, in the southeastern region of Alaska, the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century took place. This event, considered the 5th largest eruption in the world on record, was cataclysmic. Before the event, this area, a river valley native peoples used as a passage point, was a watershed region for a few small fishing communities. The volcano was named [...]

2024-10-26T09:24:13-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Information, Alaska Tourism, Alaska Volcanoes, Geology of Alaska, History of Alaska|

Alaskan Arctic Fox and Lynx

Lynx and Arctic Fox of Alaska Expansive terrain and an abundance of natural resources offer the space and environment necessary for more specialized species to thrive. The Arctic Fox and Lynx are two species that resemble the animals we see and observe in the lower region of the northern continent. These species are both specialized and adapted to the arctic regions of Alaska and Canada. [...]

2024-10-23T13:46:47-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Flora and Fauna, Alaska Information|

Marine Microbiology in Alaska

Alaskan Arctic Water Marine Biology Seven different bay regions exist in Alaska. These regions have five different Alaska marine biology ecosystems classified within them: Gulf of Alaska, Eastern Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, Beaufort Sea, and Chukchi Sea. (NOAA) Bay areas and coastal regions provide ideal ecosystems and habitats for global marine food chains to stabilize, grow, and thrive. Ocean biomes, characterized by their abundance of food sources and diversity, [...]

2024-10-23T13:21:03-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Flora and Fauna, Alaska Information, Alaska Tourism, Kayaking, Wildlife|

Owls in Alaska

Owls in Alaska Alaska has abundant food sources and untouched wilderness areas for many apex predators. And even with consideration to large birds of prey like the eagle and hawk, owls are some of the most skilled hunters to navigate these wilds. Because of their elusive nature, it takes a focused and patient observer to learn more about them. Some of us have experienced the reaction we feel when [...]

2024-12-01T18:48:25-08:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Flora and Fauna, Alaska Information, Uncategorized, Wildlife|

Native Flora and Fauna of Alaska

Indigenous Flora and Fauna of Alaska In Alaska, flora and fauna are abundant. And there are a handful of reasons for that; this region is a paramount migration point for many species to find an ample supply of food sources, negate predators or inhospitable conditions, give birth, and to raise their young. Some species visit for a short time, others migrate to the region for multiple [...]

2024-10-23T13:44:09-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Flora and Fauna, Wildlife|

Alaska State Parks: South Central Region

Alaska is well known for its stunning natural beauty and boasts eight National Parks across the state. In addition to these national parks and preserves, Alaska has an abundance of State Parks scattered across the state as well. Now, I understand that 'State Park' might not have the same ring as 'National Park'. You don't want to overlook these state parks during your next trip. Being as big as it is, [...]

2023-08-02T20:52:57-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Glacier Information, Alaska Gold, Alaska Gold Mine Town, Alaska Hiking Information, Alaska Hiking Trails, Alaska Information, Alaska Mining Towns, Alaska Preparation, Alaska Tourism, Chugach Mountain Range, Cook Inlet, Day Hiking, Hiking, History of Alaska, Matanuska Glacier, Prince William Sound Information, Talkeetna Mountains, Uncategorized|

Alaskan Rail Systems

The Alaska Railroad Trains had been around for almost a century by the time Alaska got its first railroad in 1903. The Alaskan wilderness has never been easy to navigate, so the founding of the Alaska Railroad helped to connect various parts of Alaska and has grown into a great recreational and commercial transportation option. The history of the Alaska Railroad was full of interesting obstacles. History The [...]

2023-02-04T01:28:06-08:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Gold, Alaska Gold Mine Town, Alaska Information, Alaska Railroads, Alaska Tourism, History of Alaska|
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