Lifestyles & Locals

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Few places offer winter flakes, festivities and fun like Alaska.  Christmas in Alaska is when winter highlights are the most captivating, and for travelers, the enchanting experience becomes a holiday to remember. Dancing northern lights,... Read more

Alaska Native people and their traditions and cultures remain the heartbeat of the state, in some way woven into practically all aspects of life here. The best way to get to understand and appreciate the traditions of the First Alaskans... Read more

Summer in Alaska is a busy time for Alaskan residents and visitors alike. Everyone, including Alaska’s wildlife, is seemingly sent into hyperactive overdrive by the solar sensations of the warm, bright midnight sun and the opportunity to soak up every... Read more

Fishing in Alaska is an experience many visitors dream about. And what’s the fastest and easiest way to catch a fish in Alaska? Shore fishing! Some visitors simply can’t invest their valuable travel time and/or money taking a guided fishing... Read more

Anchorage is Alaska’s largest city, and while some forms of daily life here mirror that of any other bustling urban area, it embraces a unique community that blends the best of city living with awesome outdoor adventures and Alaska’s pioneer... Read more

Alaska is a vibrant destination and it is exciting to explore it year-round, but summer is when the state truly comes alive. There’s something about that sensational midnight sun and its welcoming warmth, the array of “only-in-summer” Alaska outdoor activities,... Read more

Header photo courtesy of Ashley Heimbigner/Visit Anchorage For visitors and residents alike, a special part of Alaska’s lure are the fantastic fish which thrive in the state’s waters. Diners and anglers are always delighted when they savor the taste of... Read more

For avid anglers and first-time fishermen, Alaska is where most fishing fantasies come true. Fishermen travel to Alaska from around the world with dreams of hooking a spectrum of salmon, heavy and hearty halibut, beautiful biting trout, and graceful grayling.... Read more