As the sun starts to come up for longer hours and melt away the snow from the mountains, many outdoor enthusiasts, becoming antsy after a long winter, are finding their way into the highlands. Hatcher Pass is about 50 miles away from Anchorage and provides an easy getaway from the hustle and bustle of the…
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With a lack of publications, journalists take reporting into their own hands During a time when media is changing to cover the underreported or not reported at all, a new form of journalism is emerging. From the dozens of staff laid off at the state’s largest newspaper to Anchorage’s alt-weekly written solely by contributors, Alaska…
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Finding one of the many ice cream shops or creameries is of no difficulty throughout many Alaska communities as anyone on a Sunday drive could easily go for an ice cream sundae. For some, a cold treat and cold weather doesn’t sound ideal. But for many, the unique ice cream flavors and authentic gelato from…
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Alaska is a lifestyle for a unique breed, but Alaskan animal owners are a different breed all on their own. We take our furry friends pretty seriously. The animal rescue community has continued to grow the past couple years and organizations and shelters increasingly continue their outreach efforts. Busy lives, conflicts at home, and changing…
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Last Frontier guzzles up craft beer Alaska’s craft brewery and brewpub scene is booming. In 2017, craft breweries and brewpubs totaled 31 in the Last Frontier – the most ever at one time in the state – and were a $340 million industry, according to the Brewers Guild of Alaska. Since 2005, 23 new breweries…
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I have officially retired from a semi-professional career in the ski industry that has lasted 18 years. The last few years of my career I noticed how spoiled some people are in the industry. People complain about snow conditions, weather, equipment, terrain, etc. I joined an organization called Skiku to travel to remote villages in Alaska and teach…
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