Alaska Facts - Alaska Adventurers

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!

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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 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

Matt and Heather stand side by side on a rocky alpine trail surrounded by lush tundra and snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky. Both are geared up with backpacks, trekking poles, sunglasses, and lightweight long-sleeve layers, suggesting a summer hike in the Alaskan backcountry. The scene captures the rugged beauty and expansive views of high-mountain wilderness.

The Ultimate Packing List for Alaska for Every Season

ByHeather Kasvinsky July 3, 2025July 17, 2025

A glacier winds down between steep rocky mountain slopes in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, flanked by snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky. Patches of snow cling to the terrain, highlighting the dramatic contrast between ice, rock, and sparse vegetation.

Visiting Alaska’s National Parks: No-Nonsense Planning Guide

ByHeather Kasvinsky July 1, 2025February 10, 2026

Dog sled teams race through snowy streets lined with spectators at the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous festival, also known as Fur Rondy. A musher in a fur hat and orange coat leads a team of sled dogs, while another musher follows closely behind. Historic downtown buildings, event signage, and a festive crowd capture the spirit of this iconic Alaskan winter celebration with the outhouse races!

Alaska Outhouse Races Turn Toilets into Speedy Sleds

ByHeather Kasvinsky February 3, 2025July 4, 2025

The image shows a secluded bay with a rocky shoreline surrounded by dense forest on the left and distant snow-capped mountains in the background. The calm waters reflect the sky, which is partially cloudy with patches of blue.

The Ghostly Abandonment of Portlock, Alaska

ByHeather Kasvinsky September 5, 2024July 11, 2025

This is a map focusing on the regions of Alaska (U.S.A.) and eastern Russia, including the Bering Strait. Key features highlighted include the Chukchi Sea, St. Lawrence Island, and the International Date Line, which runs between the two countries. Major cities like Nome and Fairbanks in Alaska and Anadyr and Provideniya in Russia are marked, along with various bodies of water like the Norton Strait and Bering Sea. The map emphasizes the geographical proximity between the two nations.

How Far is Alaska from Russia?

ByHeather Kasvinsky August 30, 2024July 30, 2025