Lifestyles & Locals

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 sun-lit moment – whether they’re finishing up their summer... 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 outing or a daylong fishing trip. But for those... 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 charm and grit. The spirit of Anchorage is rooted... 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, and an influx of wide-eyed and enthusiastic visitors from... Read more

When traveling across Alaska, one of the best ways to capture the genuine “flavors” of this unique state is to taste the state’s most interesting and iconic foods. From King crab to King salmon, local berries to veggies, delicate-but-delightful halibut and scallops, surprising sides like reindeer sausage and saltwater... 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 fresh Alaska salmon, Dolly Varden, halibut or Arctic grayling,... Read more

Part of the enduring popularity and lasting lore of the annual dogsledding competition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is the curiosity and familiarity it holds for casual and serious international fans, intrigued Alaska visitors, and longtime Alaskans. Most can tell you that the 1,049-mile marathon that gruelingly... Read more

Talkeetna is a historic Alaskan town located 2.5 hours from Anchorage and is a great highlight and stopping point between Denali National Park and Anchorage. This small and unique town is nestled at the base of Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley) and has a heritage from the days of gold... Read more