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Top 5 Fishing Destinations in Alaska
Alaska is an incredible place to visit and experiencing it as an angler is even better. We picked our top 5 favorite destinations to go fishing below.
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5 Alaskan Islands You Have to Visit
So much of Alaska exists beyond the coastline. If you like the sound of docking your kayak on the shore of a tiny island that feels all your own, or flying into an expansive island with miles to explore, Alaska has something for you. Here are five of our favorite...
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4 National Parks in Alaska You Should Visit This Summer
Have you ever seen the blue ice of a glacial cave, or heard a glacier calve? Have you ever watched a pack of sled dogs mush? Have you fished alongside a brown bear? What about walked across the sealed cap of an active volcano?
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Your Next Adventure Starts Here
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Driving the Alcan Highway: 10 Sights Not to Miss
This road, which stretches and winds through more than 1,400-plus miles of Alaska and Canadian landscapes, may seem desolate at times. However, there are plenty of stops and wonderful sights to see along the way. Here are 10 not to miss.
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Our 6 Favorite Places to Bike in Alaska
Alaska has some of the most scenic bike trails in the world. Biking can be both an excellent way to stay in shape and see the state during your time as a summer employee with us! Here are some of our favorite rides, although in a state larger than California,...
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The Most Excellent Day Trips for Alaska Locals
Not everyone has time to take a week off for a huge adventure—most of us have to work during the week. But the awesome thing about working in Alaska is you can take a day trip that other people will travel across the globe for. Here are a few of...
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8 Exciting Things About the Aurora Borealis
Maybe it’s because scientists still don’t fully understand it. Maybe it’s because the aurora only appear in fairly remote places, or simply because they are breathtakingly beautiful.
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Animals in Alaska to See During Winter
Summer isn’t the only time for wildlife viewing in Alaska. Some animals might be easier to spot when the temperatures dip, snow covers the ground, and vegetation is thinner. Just as in summer, dusk and dawn are the best times to see wildlife, since those are the times when both...
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Living Off the Grid in Alaska
Deep down, many of us share the same secret thought: What would it be like to chuck the city life, disconnect from the “real world” and live totally off the grid? Alaska is the perfect place to give it a try.
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5 of the Best Places to Work in Alaska for Outdoor Adventure
If you love outdoor adventures, living and working in Alaska might be the best of both worlds—especially if it’s in one of these five places. Instead of working hard to save up for a vacation someplace near mountains, ocean, wildlife, and all sorts of outdoor sports options, it’s right out...
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5 Extreme Summer Activities In Alaska
Alaska is a world of extremes—especially in its outdoor sports. It’s the biggest state, and almost everything about it seems to be super-sized or super remote, which means outdoor sports that feel extreme in other places feel even wilder in Alaska. You don’t even have to stay for the winter...
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How to Properly Cold or Hot Smoke a Salmon
When you think about it, salmon are highly complex fish. They are typically anadromous, meaning they’re born in fresh water, migrate to the sea, then return to fresh water to reproduce. Plus, studies have shown that salmon actually return to the exact spot where they were born to spawn. Given...