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An Immersive Alaskan Experience at Running Reindeer Ranch
Imagine practicing yoga surrounded by nature. A soft summer breeze brushes your cheek as you strike the warrior pose. Dragonflies flit amongst the crisp grass, and a baby reindeer nestles next to you! That’s right! At Running Reindeer Ranch, reindeer yoga has become a popular summer class.
Mar 12 min read


From Croissants to Community: The Story of Marlo’s Bakery
In downtown Fairbanks is Marlo’s Bakery. Named after her daughter, pastry chef and entrepreneur Catherine Skrivanek’s sweet success story began with humble roots at the local farmer’s market and has since risen—like her famed croissants—into a beloved community staple.
Mar 12 min read


Into the Wild: Bear Viewing Adventures with Alaska Bear Adventures
High above the rugged Alaskan wilderness, a woman with a deep love for flying has turned her passion into a remarkable adventure.
Mar 12 min read


Threads of Tradition: An Inuit Woman’s Modern Take on Native Clothing
In 2016, a chance encounter with a group of cruise ship passengers changed the course of Alice’s life
Feb 243 min read


Bearfoot Bakery: From Homeschool Kitchen to Beloved Community Bakery
In the heart of Kodiak, Alaska, there’s a warm, welcoming spot where the smell of fresh bread fills the air and everything—from the baguettes to the cinnamon rolls—is made from scratch.
Feb 244 min read


The Living Spirit of the Alaska Native Heritage Center
Located on the northwest edge of Anchorage, on 26 acres of beautiful, pristine land, lies the Alaska Native Heritage Center, the only statewide center dedicated to celebrating all Alaskan Native cultures
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Tonka Seafoods: Hooked on Excellence
Set against the backdrop of the pristine waters of Southeast Alaska, Tonka Seafoods is a privately held company owned completely by local
Jun 1, 20251 min read


Life in Sitka
In November l941, my five-year-old son Robert and I left for Sitka to join my husband Frank, who worked as a welder on the airbase.
Jul 15, 20246 min read


Queen of the Mountain
The ancient Egyptians believed that the flesh of the sun god Ra was pure gold. In the 1600s, tales of “El Dorado,” a city in South America
Jun 27, 20245 min read


Caretakers of Ketchikan: Clan House Tours
There is a story told by Bear Clan of the Tlingit nation that says 300 years ago when people of the tribe climbed Deer Mountain and looked d
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Bear Man of Pack Creek
As the summer dawn broke over Pack Creek on Admiralty Island, Alaska, one could often see a white-haired man walking amongst the bears...
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Top of the Mountain: Goldbelt Tram
The tram takes a 60 passenger cabin from the cruise ship dock up 1,800 ft to the top of Mount Roberts, offering incredible panoramic views o
Jun 26, 20242 min read


From Homeland to Hearth: The Story of Alaska Sausage and Seafood
In 1961, a man in Germany had a dream of seeing Alaska. Trained as a chef, he had his life neatly laid out before him with work in a...
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Rise & Shine: Inside Sweet Tides Bakery
You will smell Sweet Tides Bakery before you ever see it. Aromas of sugar, cinnamon and freshly baked bread draw customers in like a force f
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Dancing Through Time
In the rhythm of life, two women, Cynthia Gibson and Kristine Wilcox, struck up a friendship in a local dance group. Meeting as kindred spir
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Sister Act
Sisters Renia Kukowski and Cathy Drum grew up in Indian Valley Meats. Some of their most memorable family pictures are of Cathy wrapping mea
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Exploring the Vibrant Canvas of Haines
Aristotle once said that “art takes nature as its model.” That has never been more true than in Haines, said to be the most scenic place in
Jun 26, 20243 min read


Aerial Adventures: Bringing the World to Katmai
Katmai National Park holds a special place in the heart of Alaskans. For 10,000 years, since the close of the last ice age, the progression
Jun 26, 20242 min read


I Like Them Chunky: Celebration of Fat Bear Week
In this corner we have Chunk, a massive adult male brown bear who uses his considerably colossal size to dominate the best fishing spots. In
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Rich In History: The Carrie McLain Memorial Museum
In 1905, 10-year-old Carrie McLain, along with her three sisters and one brother, moved from Long Island, New York to Nome, Alaska, a distan
Jun 26, 20243 min read

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