Alaska winters can sometimes leave us cooped up indoors, looking for something to do. Whether you’re a resident or just visiting, cold weather doesn’t have to prevent you from exploring all of the area’s natural beauty. If you’re looking for something to do in Alaska, check out some of these ideas that will hopefully offer you some inspiration. Go Fishing Just because the weather might not be ideal, that doesn’t mean you can’t take a few hours or an entire day to go fishing. In fact, many Alaskan fishing expeditions are on heated boats with covered or indoor areas, ensuring... View Article
Alaska is known throughout the world as one of the most beautiful places on earth. There are gorgeous natural features to admire, from snowy mountains to massive glaciers to expansive green forests. Alaska is also known for its unique cycles of night and day. Because of its proximity to the North Pole and the earth’s rotation and revolution around the sun, certain parts of Alaska go dark in the winter and the sun doesn’t rise on them again for months. In addition, these parts of Alaska have a phenomenon known as “midnight sun,” where the sun stays in the sky... View Article
Lots of people think of snowy and icy conditions when they think of Alaska. Though there are certainly lots of places in Alaska that remain pretty snowy throughout the year, there are other regions with distinct seasonal changes in the weather. These areas have warm summer, rainy fall and spring seasons and cold winters. Alaska is such a large state that there is a considerable amount of variance in the climate and weather depending on where you travel. Find out more about what you can expect during the winter in different parts of the state so that you can prepare... View Article
Alaska’s climate is known for being many things; “forgiving” is not one of them. If you are planning on joining an Alaskan fishing expedition this summer, you should be aware of the fact that even the summer weather can turn nasty on a dime. If you’ve paid to join a chartered fishing trip, there’s nothing worse than not enjoying your experience because you’re dangerously cold and soaking wet. It’s important to understand the severities of Alaska’s climate and to prepare accordingly if you are planning to go on a chartered Alaskan fishing expedition this coming summer. Especially when on the... View Article
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) regulates how much and how often commercial and recreational fishers can harvest from the Last Frontier’s rich natural bounty. This means that occasionally, fishing some of the state’s most popular catches is off-limits. King (or Chinook) salmon season usually runs from May through September, although ADFG may close the season some years to protect native salmon populations. If this is the case, there’s no need to despair! You can still test your sportsman skills and catch a delicious fish out on the open water. You should consult with an expert in Alaskan... View Article
