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Useful Tips
Steller Sea Lions: Important Facts About These Endangered Creatures
Among the most entertaining summer activities, you’ll find near Seward and the Kenai Fjords is listening to Steller sea lions bark at each other. On a clear, low-wind day you’ll hear an ensemble of the males’ low-pitched roars mixed with the young sea lions’ lamb-like yelps. The large, blubbery mammal...
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Working in Alaska
8 Tips for Alaska Winter Prep
Seasonal summer employees get to enjoy Alaska’s plentiful daylight, great weather and ample activities. But for year-round residents, the story changes when winter rolls in. Preparing for winter in Alaska requires forethought and careful planning, especially for people who live in dry cabins that may be partly or completely off-the-grid.
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Working in Alaska
Is Living in Alaska for You? Find Out.
Outdoor excursions, natural beauty, remote wilderness, and fresh seafood are among the many reasons people live in Alaska. But postcard-perfect scenery is only scratching the surface of what the Last Frontier offers. As with any location, there are pros and cons to Alaska living, many of which may sway your...
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Your Next Adventure Starts Here
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History of Alaska
How Do Alaskans Survive Winter?
There’s cold, and then there’s “winter in Alaska” cold. Newcomers to the state often ask us, “how cold does it get in Alaska, and how do you prepare for it?” Since Alaska is enormous, the answer depends on where you’re living.
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Working in Alaska
The Pros of Working on an Alaskan Train Tour
Alaska is brimming with adventure and wonderful summer jobs. Among the unique and exciting seasonal employment opportunities in Alaska is working on the state’s illustrious railway.
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Working in Alaska
How to Work on an Alaska Motorcoach
Being a driver guide in Alaska is among the most rewarding and humbling career opportunities travel-lovers can have. Every day, you get to explore jaw-dropping beauty, see breathtaking wildlife and watch joy light up in other people’s eyes.
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Outdoor Activities
Steller Sea Lions: Important Facts About These Endangered Creatures
Among the most entertaining summer activities, you’ll find near Seward and the Kenai Fjords is listening to Steller sea lions bark at each other. On a clear, low-wind day you’ll hear an ensemble of the males’ low-pitched roars mixed with the young sea lions’ lamb-like yelps. The large, blubbery mammal...
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History of Alaska
The History of Wyatt Earp in Alaska
Wyatt Earp was a businessman, a gold miner, a lawman, and a gambler. Most of all, Wyatt Earp was an American frontiersman. His adventurous lifestyle brought to him wherever money flowed. He is best known for partaking in the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, and for his saloon in...
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Working in Alaska
Fun Alaska Jobs for College Students
When you’re in college, summer is often a bittersweet experience. It’s easy to get stuck in limbo between life as a student and a full-time worker. Neither is easy, especially when friends and classmates post Instagram photos of vacations and other summer adventures. But summer work doesn’t have to be...
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City Guides
The 9 Best Bands from Alaska
Where you’re from heavily influences your musical taste. Perhaps you’re grooving to The Grateful Dead at a Santa Monica surf shop, or cruising along Florida’s highways with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers as your copilot. But what about Alaska? What music comes from the land of bears, glaciers and mountains?...
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Outdoor Activities
The Best Spots for Kayak Fishing in Alaska
Perching on a kayak in crystal-clear water is one of the most authentic ways to experience Alaska, and it’s also one of the most thrilling ways to catch a fish. Don’t just stand on the shore—paddle out stealthily and enjoy the peace and quiet while you reel in giant salmon...
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Useful Tips
The Best Hotels for Alaska Seasonal Jobs
Alaska is a tourism hotspot. Every year, more than 1.93 million people visit Alaska to enjoy its regal landscapes and treasured wildlife. The annual tourist influx creates thousands of seasonal jobs, especially at hotels. If you’re looking for seasonal work in Alaska and a hotel job sounds like a good...