Marine Microbiology in Alaska

Alaskan Arctic Water Marine Biology Seven different bay regions exist in Alaska. These regions have five different 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 essential habitats for global marine food chains to stabilize, grow, and thrive. Ocean biomes, characterized by their abundance of food source and diversity, create a [...]

2024-07-17T17:31:59-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Flora and Fauna, Alaska Information, Alaska Tourism, Kayaking, Wildlife|

Volcanoes and Glaciers of Alaska

Elemental Opposites Alaska is home to not only the most glaciers in the Northern continent, it is also known for it's density of volcanoes. There are 54 that are considered 'active', meaning they have erupted within the last 300 years. With non-active (dormant) volcanoes, there are over 130 in Alaska. Some of them are even active today and many of these volcanoes have been etched by glacier moving across [...]

2024-07-07T12:48:15-07:00By |Alaska Information, Alaska Volcanoes, Geology of Alaska|

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|

Spring Migration Patterns

Like all places, spring is a transition time and Alaska is no different. Many know Alaska to be the 'land of the midnight sun', however summer is not the only time of year The Last Frontier shines! As the short, cold winter days fade away Alaska starts to come alive in the spring. Believe it or not, by early March most of the state has close to 11 hours of [...]

2023-03-19T20:35:56-07:00By |Alaska Bears, Alaska Information, Alaska Preparation, Alaska Seals, Alaska Tourism, Alaska Weather, Alaska Whales, Moose of Alaska, Uncategorized, Wildlife|

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|

The Solstice in Alaska: Two Extremes

In each year, there must be a longest day and a shortest day. This is called a Solstice. There is a Summer Solstice in June and a Winter Solstice in December. What is a Solstice? Scientifically speaking, the solstice is the day in which the sun reaches its highest or lowest point in the sky marking the start of summer and winter respectively. The Summer solstice is the day with the [...]

2023-02-01T00:42:51-08:00By |Alaska Information, Alaska Tourism, Alaska Weather, Matanuska Glacier|

The Magnetism of Whales and the Northern Lights

Once August comes around in Alaska folks start to notice that the nights become increasing longer and welcome back the sights and awe of the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights shine during all the seasons, and due to the long summertime hours and midnight sun, you can best observe them from August till April in Alaska. These lights put on magnificent displays of greens, pinks, violets, and whites that dance [...]

2023-02-04T01:29:43-08:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Information, Prince William Sound Information, Wildlife|

The Alaska State Fair: A History

History of Alaska State Fair The Alaska State Fair is one of the most popular celebrations in Alaska. This event encompasses a week and a half long festivity known for it's amazing panoramic views of the Chugach Mountains and unique displays. Hundreds of vendors come in from all over the country and many farmers and ranchers centralize for a variety of competitions. The fair is famous for their giant vegetable judging, [...]

2022-09-28T16:37:54-07:00By |Alaska Dining Information, Alaska Information, Alaska Tourism|

Exploring the Seward Highway

Alaska is made up of millions of acres set for public use. And there is no shortage of ethereal and connective experiences out here. However, many locations can be very remote and require an extensive plan for transportation just to reach them. There are some road stretches in Alaska that can offer this amazing experience, without the logistical hassle. All from traveling down a well established highway. One of our [...]

2022-09-28T16:38:41-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Information, Alaska Preparation, Alaska Tourism, Chugach Mountain Range, Cook Inlet, History of Alaska, Road Trips, Talkeetna Mountains|

Top Winter Activities in Alaska

Alaska Winter Activities Willing to bear the cold and short daylight hours for a bit of that Alaskan grandeur? If so, you are in for some exclusive exploration. Since Alaska only has a fraction of the visitors in the winter as in the summer you are sure to enjoy a more private experience. We've traversed the cold for you and have gathered a list of the top winter activities [...]

2023-02-04T01:30:31-08:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Glacier Information, Alaska Information, Alaska Skiing, Alaska Tourism, The Iditarod|
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