Alaska Dogsledding

Brief History of Dogs, Humans, and Mushing Over thousands of years, humans (Homo sapiens) and dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) have evolved together, forming a unique bond that has shaped both species. This partnership originated from early interactions between ancestors such as Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) and wolves (Canis lupus).(Origin of Dogs) For many groups, including the Inuit, Athabaskans, and Iñupiat of the Arctic and subarctic, the relationship between humans and [...]

2026-05-17T10:20:22-07:00By |Alaska Information, Alaska Sports, Alaska Tourism, History of Alaska, The Iditarod|

Top Winter Activities in Alaska

Alaska Winter Activities Can you handle the cold and short daylight hours for a bit of that Alaskan grandeur? If so, you are in for some exclusive exploration. Since Alaska has far fewer visitors in winter than in summer, you are sure to enjoy a more private experience. (Alaska Public Media) We’ve traversed the cold for you and have gathered a list of the top winter activities to do [...]

2026-08-24T10:47:49-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Glacier Information, Alaska Information, Alaska Skiing, Alaska Tourism, The Iditarod|

Snowmobiling the Alaskan Wilderness

Snowmobiling in Alaska Snowmobiling in Alaska is a one-of-a-kind experience. The wide-open spaces of untouched snow for you to throttle across, reaching from mountains to glaciers in just minutes. This snow sport lets you cover thousands of miles of trails while taking in some Alaskan winter scenery. Alaska has millions of acres of public land to explore and plenty to see by snowmobile. Before you head out to snowmobile, [...]

2026-08-21T13:30:11-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Glacier Information, Alaska Information, Alaska Sports, Alaska Tourism, Matanuska Glacier, Uncategorized|

The Iditarod

How it Started The Iditarod is often known as the last great race on Earth, and for good reason. Historically, dog sleds have delivered mail, groceries, gold, furs, and medicine. It wasn’t until the winter of 1925, when there was a diphtheria outbreak in Nome, AK, that the long-distance relay became popular. (Alaska Geophysical) During the diphtheria outbreak, the nearest antitoxin serum was 1,000 miles away in Anchorage. Sea [...]

2026-08-20T14:05:23-07:00By |Alaska Information, Alaska Sports, Road Trips, The Iditarod|

Surfing in Alaska

Alaskan Swells Although Alaska might not have the warm and tropical temperatures as other volcanic shorelines, it has elements that you cannot experience anywhere else. These rocky beaches and brisk cold waves connect you with breathtaking scenery and natural wonders, and offer you a view of wild ecosystems like you haven’t seen before. Whether it’s a day trip or a short multi-day experience with a helicopter or boat, this [...]

2026-07-23T09:58:11-07:00By |Alaska Adventures, Alaska Information, Alaska Sports, Cook Inlet, Surfing in Alaska|
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