From whitewater rafting to rock climbing, Alaska‘s immense landscapes and pure, untamed wilderness set the stage for exceptionally rich adventure experiences. In a week, visitors to Alaska can careen down turbulent rivers and scale towering rock faces—it’s all one big whirlwind of heart-pumping activity. Here’s how to dive into a week of nonstop excitement in…
It comes as no surprise that the Hammer Museum in Haines, Alaska, was initiated by a man named Dave Pahl. Originally from the Midwest, Pahl moved to Alaska to immerse himself in a rustic environment conducive to learning new survival skills. There, he took up blacksmithing and developed a passion for vintage hand tools, with…
Alaska’s Inside Passage is one of the most popular cruise destinations in the world. The small fishing village of Ketchikan, Alaska is often considered to be the gateway to the Inside Passage—a coastal region that is celebrated for its picturesque islands and fjords. The town of Ketchikan is home to authentic Native American totem poles…
Named after pioneering meteorologist and physicist Thomas Corwin Mendenhall, Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier is located approximately 12 miles north of the city of Juneau. Visitors can catch a bus in Juneau that transports them to a popular glacier trailhead. Travelers can hike one of several trails surrounding Mendenhall Glacier and explore ancient forests, view stunning sapphire…
In the early 1950s, merchant Con Miller decided to build a trading post in North Pole, Alaska. Con had a history of dressing up as Santa Claus and visiting with children in the surrounding area during the Christmas season. While Con’s trading post was under construction, local legend states that a little boy recognized that…
For decades, travelers driving the rustic road between Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska have been captivated by a large concrete igloo which locals lovingly refer to as the “Parks Highway Igloo.” The Parks Highway Igloo was supposed to be the centerpiece of a resort town called Igloo City, but building code infractions prevented the building from…
50 years ago, an adventurous pilot named Don Sheldon risked his life so that he could transport mountaineers, hunters, and other fellow adventure seekers to some of Alaska‘s most remote locations. With his wife Roberta forever by his side, Don Sheldon perfected risky glacier landings. Don’s love of Alaska’s unexplored spaces inspired him to build…
There is a great debate about which National Park is the most stunning. Some argue that Yellowstone’s bubbling mudpots and erupting geysers are one of the most impressive sights that a traveler could ever hope to see. Others say that Yosemite’s grand valleys and rock formations will stop visitors in their tracks and leave them…
