Alaska is incredible in the summertime, with blooming wild flowers, active wildlife, and long days full of sunshine – sometimes. The thing about Alaska is, the weather can change all the time. I find that forecasts are almost never correct. One moment I can be hiking outside in the sunshine, shocked that I’m somehow getting […]
The Best Things to do in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, Alaska is Alaska’s largest interior city, it’s located right in the Aurora oval, and is just below the Arctic Circle. It’s also a military town, is easy to get to, and is well-situated for anyone hoping to see the northern lights as well as road tripping to some of Alaska’s most magical winter destinations. […]
What’s it Like Traveling to Alaska in the Winter?
Is traveling in Alaska during the winter an insane thing to do? This is a perfectly reasonable question, and I’m glad you asked, because I had the same question before heading to Alaska this past February. I was prepared for this to be a tough trip. I worried about the roads and extreme cold, but […]
Where to See the Northern Lights
Ancient myths and legends have interpreted the northern lights to be spirits, a firefox’s tale, and even a battle of dragons. These days we know that the aurora borealis is actually disturbances in the magnetosphere caused by solar wind, but after seeing the lights in person, it’s easy to understand why so many legends have been […]
10 Amazing Things to Do in Alaska (That Aren’t a Cruise)
There’s a feeling you get when you step into Alaska for the first, or even the 400th time. It’s an immediate understanding that this state is different – It’s more rugged, vast, and wild than anywhere in the lower 48. For outdoor lovers, it could take a lifetime to explore. After two visits back, I’ve […]