Lifestyles & Locals

You’ve savored Alaska’s cuisine and basked in every bite of your Alaskan dining experiences. You’ve enjoyed dishes you’ve anticipated and even dreamed about, seen locally farmed produce taken to Denali-level culinary heights, and savored unique meals in a special and... Read more

When it comes to Alaska dining, fresh fish is a best bet and the state’s delicious duo of salmon and halibut always rank among the most memorable menu items. These two fantastic fish are kitchen superstars, though complete opposites in... Read more

Alaskana in Lights: Where True Alaska is Better and Wackier Than Fantasy Much like Alaska offering something for every traveler, the producers of Alaska reality TV programs strive to offer the same wide variety for every viewer. The early Alaska... Read more

Alaska Reality TV: Survival of the Fittest in Alaskan Wilderness Alaska is a welcoming place of wonder and warm memories for visitors and residents alike. But Alaska can also be dangerous, and even deadly, for those who live in, or... Read more

Many people work hard so they can take their dream trip to Alaska. Alaskans totally understand – they also work hard to finance their “Last Frontier” fun. Job descriptions in Alaska might look the same as anywhere else, but Alaska’s workplaces... Read more

It’s a classic Alaska storyline and far north fantasy – the Gold Rush and visions of gleaming nuggets. In the 1800s and early 1900s, tens of thousands of gold prospectors, opportunists and dreamers traveled north to Alaska. For most, this... Read more

Reality TV Thrives in the Last Frontier Alaska is a unique destination, where life is as real as it gets. Real fascinating and real unique, real cool and real cold, real mysterious and real extreme, real welcoming and even real... Read more

Kodiak Island juts out of the Gulf of Alaska with a rugged beauty all its own. Snow-capped mountains, dense old growth forests, rocky cliffs, wildflower-laced meadows, and sandy beaches are the foundation for this stunning landscape. The southwestern areas on... Read more

Boost Your “Appetite for Alaska”: Discover the “Great State’s” Must-Eat Taste Sensations Every journey around “the Last Frontier” is filled with Alaska flavor – figuratively and literally! When in Alaska, the special sights, sounds and smells will overwhelm your senses... Read more

When people dream of visiting Alaska, thoughts often drift to the unique and untamed wilds of the state. Eagles, moose, salmon and even a rare bear or beluga whale sighting. The grandeur of massive, snowcapped peaks. Denali towering on the... Read more