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A vast view of a sprawling glacier surrounded by mountains with the underside of the wing of a yellow airplane at the top of the view. Blue sky and clouds are on the horizon.

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Flightseeing Tour: Worth It?

ByHeather Kasvinsky February 5, 2026February 20, 2026

Alt text. A team of sled dogs runs across a snowy trail during a dog sled race, wearing colorful booties as they pull a red sled through the winter landscape. The lead brown and white husky looks alert and focused, with other harnessed dogs close behind and blurred spectators in the background.

11 Surprising Facts About the Iditarod Race

ByHeather Kasvinsky January 14, 2026February 17, 2026

A pair of brown XTRATUF boots with light tan soles and cream-colored cuffs featuring a red octopus print, branded with a Salmon Sisters patch. The boots sit on a snow-dusted tree stump surrounded by moss, with holiday string lights draped across bare branches and pinecones nestled nearby, evoking a festive outdoor winter scene in Alaska. These are at the top of our Alaska Holiday Gift Guide!

Alaska Holiday Gift Guide: 21 Local Treasures We Love

ByHeather Kasvinsky November 7, 2025February 6, 2026

A vibrant display of the northern lights streaks across the starry night sky in shades of purple, pink, and green, with the moon glowing brightly to the left. Snow-covered trees and a gently sloping hill form the silhouetted foreground beneath the aurora.

Best Time To See Northern Lights In Alaska (Real Local Tips)

ByHeather Kasvinsky July 24, 2025February 18, 2026

A sunny street view of Nome, Alaska, featuring colorful buildings and parked vehicles under clear blue skies. The largest building in the foreground is the Sitnasuak Native Corporation office, with a polar bear statue mounted on the front wall.

7 Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Nome, Alaska

ByHeather Kasvinsky July 20, 2025February 17, 2026

A small yellow bush plane flies over a lush green valley with rugged, snow-capped mountains towering in the background. The late-day sunlight casts a golden glow on the alpine terrain, highlighting the contrast between the greenery and the icy peaks.

How to Get Around Alaska: Cars, Trains, Planes & Ferries

ByHeather Kasvinsky July 15, 2025July 16, 2025

Dilapidated wooden mining tracks and ruins lead down a misty hillside toward a cluster of well-preserved historic buildings with white roofs in Hatcher Pass, Alaska. The fog drifts across the lush green landscape, softening the view of this once-thriving mining site.

13 Haunted Places in Alaska That Will Chill You to the Bone

ByHeather Kasvinsky July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Aerial view of an Alaskan glacier surrounded by rugged mountains and golden-green slopes under a soft autumn sky, highlighting the stunning landscape often seen during the best time to visit Alaska in late summer to early fall.

Best Time to Visit Alaska: An Insider’s Month-by-Month Guide

ByHeather Kasvinsky July 9, 2025September 24, 2025

A breathtaking view of Denali’s snow-covered peaks rises in the distance, framed by lower alpine ridges and scattered spruce trees across a wintry landscape.

Visiting Alaska in April: Tips + Advice for Shoulder Season

ByHeather Kasvinsky July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

A paved highway curves gently through a forested landscape in Alaska, leading toward a dramatic backdrop of snow-covered mountains under a partly cloudy sky. Tall evergreen trees line both sides of the road, framing the rugged peaks in the distance.

Visiting Alaska in May: What’s Open & Why Locals Love It

ByHeather Kasvinsky July 6, 2025July 9, 2025

Author Heather Kasvinsky wearing an orange brimmed cap in a sun dappled area of the forest on a hiking trail. She has a backpack on and is smiling.

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I'm Heather, and I help adventurous travelers plan unforgettable trips to Alaska with confidence and ease.

After living in Alaska for 7 years, and now regularly returning to our off-grid cabin, I share real insights, detailed itineraries, and local tips to help you explore like a pro. My goal is to make Alaska feel accessible, exciting, and completely doable.

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