This is a story about Melanie Brown and her great-grandfather Paul Chukan. Story narrative and photos by Mihael Blikshteyn. Surrounded by flat, low-lying lands, punctured by numerous lakes and intertwining streams, Naknek River
Enjoy this delicious stuffed Alaska shrimp recipe, courtesy of Kathy Jones, Executive Chef at the Westmark Hotel in Sitka, Alaska. Get the recipe: Stuffed Shrimp Recipe | Alaska Shrimp Recipes | Fish Alaska Magazine
This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal has granny smith apples tossed in brown sugar and cinnamon and baked into oats. Top with milk, cranberries, almonds, and honey. See the recipe: Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
On Tuesday, Dec. 22, the Alaska Railroad announced the finalists of its Catch the Train Photo Contest, all of whom will be featured in the Railroad’s 18-month 2016-2017 calendar. In addition, voting is now open to the public via the Alaska Railroad Facebook page to choose the grandprize winner, who will receive […]
When you think of Alaska, usually you think of pristine landscapes, ice-capped mountain tops and grizzly bears. But there’s another important cultural element that has taken hold in America’s far north that you might be surprised to learn about – an emerging hip-hop movement. Read the full story at www.Shopify.com
Too Close to a Grizzly This video was shot a couple seasons ago on a black bear hunt. As you can see, this big grizzly came to within a couple yards of the blind… Posted by Points North on Monday, January 11, 2016
Two weeks ago, Alaska Public Media aired a story about Army Staff Sergeant Joshua Schneiderman receiving the Soldier’s Medal, one of the highest military distinctions, and reported that it was the first time the medal was given for an act that took place in Alaska. That claim is incorrect. After the original story aired, Alaska […]
On Tuesday, Dec. 22, the Alaska Railroad announced the finalists of its Catch the Train Photo Contest, all of whom will be featured in the Railroad’s 18-month 2016-2017 calendar. In addition, voting is now open to the public via the Alaska Railroad Facebook page to choose the grandprize winner, who will receive […]
There is one aspect of a shifting calendar, however, for which I refuse to budge: Our annual here-there-and-everywhere-possible outdoor adventuring. Every family has its own value system, principles that provide a compass for living, and ours happens to embrace exploration… Read the full story at www.AkOntheGo.com
Ana White: Free and Easy DIY Project and Furniture Plans Free plans to help anyone build simple, stylish furniture at large discounts from retail furniture. All woodworking plans are step by step, and include table plans, bed plans, desk plans and bookshelf plans. Thousands of readers are saving by building […]