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|

Fungi and the Forest Floor

Mushrooms: Cluster of mushrooms on forest floor Not quite a plant, mushrooms belong in their own family: fungus. In fact, mushrooms are more common to animals than they are to plants! Fungi grow all over the world and come and many shapes and sizes. Mushrooms are the result of the spores of a fungi fruiting. They come in all shapes and sizes in all sorts of ecological environments, but [...]

2024-05-26T17:37:48-07:00By |Alaska Flora and Fauna, Alaska Hiking Trails, Alaska Tourism, Chugach Mountain Range, Day Hiking, Exploring McCarthy, Geology of Alaska, Uncategorized, 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|

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 Birdwatching Boom

Alaska is referred to by many names and titles. Originally translated from the Aleut word “aleyska,” meaning “great land.” Others have referred to it as a land of abundance, "The Last Frontier", or the "North to the Future". This bountiful and majestic land has histories of unsettled wild, famous trading routes and mapping, and echoes of the iconic Gold Rush. The experiences and life that cycle in Alaska offers a [...]

2023-02-04T01:29:24-08:00By |Alaska Tourism, 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|

Summer Solstice in Alaska

Midsummer in Alaska Summer solstice is the longest day of the year. To clarify, there are still 24 hours in the day, just the most daylight hours we receive on any given day in the year. And in Alaska, those daylight hours turn into what is known as the midnight sun. Where the sun shines well into the hours of the "night". So what is it like to celebrate the [...]

2022-08-03T20:37:33-07:00By |Alaska Tourism, Glacier Activities|

Spring: The Season of the Moose

Moose of Alaska Spring signals its arrival in Alaska quickly and abruptly in the most beautiful ways. Bright greens of new growth seem to appear across the valleys and mountains overnight. These signs of new life signal wildlife and other plants to begin their spring rhythms. Moose are one of the first to start their grazing migrations as the first new growth on trees and bushes are one of [...]

2024-05-14T19:44:00-07:00By |Alaska Tourism, Moose of Alaska, Wildlife|
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