Articles tagged with: Alaska
Go green. It’s everywhere. More people are using reusable bags at the grocery store, riding bikes, and buying hybrid cars. Though going green has perhaps become more trendy than practical, every little bit counts. This …
In celebration of the assertion that “humans were never meant to hibernate,” the month of January is officially Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in 32 states. Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM) was started in 2007 to promote physical activity during the winter months for many who would otherwise lounge around in anticipation of spring. During LSSM, participating ski areas and resorts throughout the nation offer deeply discounted prices for novice skiers as an incentive to get first timers out on the snow. We’ve tracked down the top 10 best ski areas in the country to help get you off the couch.
Among the best national fishing trip locations is Clearlake, the Golden State’s largest natural freshwater lake and is a top bass fishing destination.
Who were the first peoples to succeed in Alaska’s often cruel environment? Anthropologists assert that the ancestors of Alaska Natives were the first persons to migrate to the state, at that time over the land bridge that connected Siberia and what is now Alaska, thousands of years ago. Today, Native Alaskans are divided into several groups throughout the state, from the Athabascans of the interior, the Tlingits and Haidas of the southeast coast, the Aleuts, Alutiiqs, and Eyaks, to two groups of the well-known Eskimos: Inupiat and Yup’ik.
Anchorage is an outdoorsy city where retired lumberjacks and Alaska Natives swap fishing tales in their waders. A testament to the area’s fishing culture, Wild Salmon on Parade sculptures appear throughout downtown, a nod to the anglers seeking kings and silvers nearby at Ship Creek. Anchorage’s transit system handily stops near many trailheads, and most buses have bicycle racks. The daily bear sighting reports in the local newspaper reveal what a rugged city this is. This guide to wildlife in Anchorage will help you experience the best of its beautiful, natural surroundings.
Anchorage is a top North American city, not only in a literal geographic sense. Named an All-American City for four years, the city is a prosperous metropolis amidst stunning natural wonders. Surrounded by six mountain …
With summertime just around the corner, consider a cruise experience as your foray into exploring new cultures and taking in views of the world’s most beautiful coastlines. Map out your itinerary to include any of these amazing summer cruise destinations around the globe.
Adventure Alaska is one of several adventure tour operators that offer a variety of unique itineraries for small groups visiting Alaska, Denali National Park, Canada’s Yukon Territory and the Iditarod Trail. This company can take …
