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Humans in Alaska

Mike Weber: Close Encounter with Humpback Whales

One foggy day a few years ago, Mike and Jen Weber were motoring in their 18-foot skiff toward the mouth of Aialik Bay inside Kenai Fjords National Park, on the edge of the Gulf of Alaska outside of Seward.

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Humans in Alaska

Margaret Bogdanski: A Sunny Morning at the Beach

It was a day made for a picnic.

Humans in Alaska

Kerry Howard: Sunny Day Seals

One cold and sunny winter’s day a few years back, Kerry Howard drove a few miles north of Juneau to the Auke Bay Harbor to look for marine mammals and other critters swimming in the rich waters of Lynn Canal.

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Humans in Alaska

Robert Jennings: Winter at Alyeska Hotel

A holiday excursion had been sponsored by an Anchorage aviation company for its employees a few years ago. Robert Jennings joined his co-workers for the weekend at Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood.

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Humans in Alaska

Wenona Suydam: Curious Little Weasel

One day not long ago, Kodiak Island resident Wenona Suydam drove the rugged coastline about 20 miles south of town to Kalsin Bay. She hoped to shoot photos of northern hawk-owls. But she found something completely different.

Humans in Alaska

Donna Johnson: Cold Starry Night

One cold March night a few years ago, Donna and Scott Johnson dressed in their warmest clothes and drove a few minutes from their home to the Mendenhall Glacier outside of Juneau. A grand auroral display was predicted, and they wanted to capture the dazzling bands of light on film.

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Humans in Alaska

Danielle Watson: An Over Ambitious Trip to the Gates of the Arctic National Park

On a multi-year, off-and-on mission to visit the national parks in all 50 states, Danielle Watson and her husband Brian were determined to camp within Gates of the Arctic National Park. But the 8.4-million acre wilderness preserve is nestled in the Brooks Range almost 300 miles north of Fairbanks, with no road or trail access of any kind.

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Dawn Davis: Harvesting Sourdock for Subsistence

One blustery day on Nunivak Island about eight years ago, Dawn Davis and her cousin just couldn’t figure out what to do. Their grandmother said:

Go outside and do subsistence and pick sourdock.

Humans in Alaska

Carlos Rojas: Deer Mountain in April

It was April, a time when deep snow still covers the rugged mountains overlooking Ketchikan in Southeast Alaska. But Carlos Rojas loaded up his camera and winter gear, borrowed a pair of snowshoes and followed an experienced friend up a rugged route toward the summit of 2,697-foot Deer Mountain.

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Humans in Alaska

Cheri Kutch: When Bears are Locals

Cheri Kutch—an Alaska Native with deep roots in the Haines area—sees brown bears every day. They walk up and down the hillside near The Gathering Place, her lodge on a 160-acre Native allotment about seven miles outside town on Lutak Inlet. She knows many of them by name.

Seasonal Work in Alaska

So you are thinking about seasonal work in Alaska? Before you accept the first job offer that comes your way, there are a lot of factors to consider. These frequently asked questions can help ensure you end up with the right position and the best possible “Alaska experience”.

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Carl Johnson's Photo Stories

Carl Johnson is an award-winning nature photographer. He's written about his experiences in Alaska's remote regions, the places that inspire him most.

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Featured Stories

Discovering the Rich History of Sitka
A Journey to the Remote Alaskan Arctic
Birding and Exploring in Cordova, Alaska
Seeing Polar Bears in the Alaskan Arctic
Exploring the Remote Town of Kotzebue, Alaska
Anaktuvuk Pass
An Alaskan Adventure in the Aleutians
Making the Drive to McCarthy, Alaska
Visiting a Remote Alaska Native Village
Learning About Birds on the Alaska Peninsula
Here’s What Happens When an Alaskan Visits the Arctic
Chasing the Northern Lights in Remote Alaska
An Alaskan Goes Exploring In Skagway, Alaska
Visiting an Alaskan Town with a Population of 7
Here’s Why an Alaskan Loves the Tiny Arctic Town of Wiseman

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Jeff Schultz' Photo Stories

Iconic images of Alaskan wildlife, landscapes and adventure have done much to entice visitors to the state. Many of those photos were made through the lens of Jeff Schultz. Follow along on his travels throughout Alaska. His photos and stories will make you feel as if you're there with him.

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