Aspen Hotels
Are you brave enough to take the plunge!? Participants dress in costumers and jump into freezing cold waters on January 26th in Seward, Alaska! Although silly, this event raises money for a great cause: the American Cancer Society. Registration to participate in this event opens in summer and spots fill up a couple weeks after….
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Take the Polar Bear Jump in Alaska
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Alaskan Zoo Lights
Get ready to razzle dazzle your month of January with thousands of zoo lights! Check out Alaskan zoo lights at The Alaska Zoo from November 23rd to January 31st! Enjoy these twinkling lights from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Thursdays to Sundays. Tickets are available at entry or online here. The cost is $7 for members…
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The Fastest Snow-Machine Race on Earth
Are you ready for the most action packed weekend in Alaska!? We know them as snowmobiles, Alaskans know them as snowmachines. Coming January 19th, the ALCAN 200 is the longest (200 miles) and fastest (over 110 miles per hour) snowmachine race on Earth! Join us in Haines, Alaska at 10:00 am on January 20th as…
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Best Spots in Alaska for Whale Watching
Experience breath taking moments whale watching in Alaskan waters! Alaska offers the chance to see Humpbacks, Gray whales, Killer whales, Beluga, and other kinds of whales and dolphins. Here are 6 amazing places you can spot these magnificent creatures: 1. Resurrection Bay Resurrection Bay is one of the most reliable places to see whale activity….
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Top 5 Bear Watching Areas
Lions, tigers, bears! Oh YES! Alaska is the only state with all 3 types of bears; black, grizzly, and polar bears! Here are five opportunity areas to view these mighty creatures: 1. Brooks Falls The Katmai National Park is one of the best places in the world to view grizzly bears. You can watch one…
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Dog Sled Tours
Experience dog sledding like a true Alaskan musher! Dog sledding is huge in Alaska and is celebrated at the annual Iditarod Sled Dog Race every March. Now you can experience the same exhilarating feeling being pulled by Alaska’s most powerful, and cutest, creatures! Where? Dog sledding tours are available in many locations including Anchorage, Girdwood,…
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The Greatest Dog Sled Competition in Alaska
The Iditarod Dog Race is the most popular sporting event in Alaska! To Alaskans, dog sledding is a huge deal and the teams are basically celebrities around town. Especially the annual Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, nicknamed “The Last Great Race.” History The Iditarod Trail was used for gold miners at its peak in 1880’s…
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Best Ski Destinations in Alaska
Spend a day in the beautiful, Alaskan mountains! Here are 4 best destinations for skiing in Alaska: 1. Alyeska Resort During winter time, the Alyeska Resort receives an abundant amount of snow. The Alyeska Resort is most famous for their downhill skiing because of their steep mountains, they even have the longest double black diamond…
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The History of Gold in Alaska
We’ve struck gold, over $1 billion to be exact! Gold seekers traveled many miles in the deadliest parts of Alaska in hopes of striking it rich. Out of 30,000 prospectors, only 4,000 turned their dreams into reality. Here is the timeline of gold history in Alaska: 1849 – Russian mining engineer, Doroshin, first discovered gold…
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The Deadliest Catch – An Alaskan Legend
It is one of the deadliest professions in the world! If you haven’t been living under a rock for a few years, you will know about the show, The Deadliest Catch. What: The Deadliest Catch is a TV show on Discovery channel about crab fishing in Alaska, captained by Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand. Fishing in…
