When joining a Tauck journey, every guest is responsible for their own health and, in turn, the protection of their fellow travelers, the Tauck staff, our suppliers and the places we visit. As such, you are expected to follow local and supplier guidelines regarding face coverings, as explaine...
Fairbanks had its own gold rush at the turn of the 20th century when gold was found in the rivers to the north of what’s now the city. Relive those heady times today in Fairbanks’ Pioneer Park, a themed village and visitor attraction that whisks you back to the Alaska of the Gold ...
The Alaska Fishing Season on the Kenai Peninsula runs from Mid-May through October. The Kenai and Kasilof Rivers receive 3 species of salmon and multiple runs during the Alaska Salmon Season. Trophy rainbow trout fishing on the Kenai River starts June 11 and fishes into October. Over four mon...
The pipeline is 48 inches in diameter, 800 miles long and crosses three mountain ranges and over 500 rivers and streams. Most of the major river crossings for the pipeline have the pipeline buried under the river bottom but the power of the current and the silt here create major scouring of...
Constructed in 1980, our Artic lodge offers comforts you would never expect in a remote camp-- including hot showers, comfortable beds with linens, flush toilet, wi-fi and excellent home-cooked meals. Yet you can walk right out the door and look into perfectly clear rivers just teeming with...
most locations are so remote that anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts take airplanes to their destinations due to the lack of roads. Alaska Rainbow Lodge provides fly-outs to rivers containing healthy numbers of the five native Alaskan species: king, silver (coho), sockeye (red salmon), chum...
Rivers in the Brooks Range flow to the Arctic and Pacific Oceans. The Salmon and Wulik Rivers are rusting, compromising fishing and water supply for people in villages such as Kiana and Kivalina. Red Dog Mine is one of the world’s largest zinc and lead producers. Credit: Daniel P. Huffm...
Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Port Sauce: Sear duck breast in a hot skillet until crispy and golden brown, then serve with a luscious cherry port sauce made with red wine, port, fresh cherries, and shallots. Braised Rabbit with Mustard and White Wine: Slow-cook rabbit legs in a savo...
3, area B) always had beavers, but during his lifetime he observed their engineering expanding northward and westward into new rivers and streams. Kantner writes “In the mud and willows along the shores, at waterline, the golden glint of peeled saplings catches our eyes. Up higher, ...
With its roots in river life and river travel, Fairbanks is home to some historic but still functioning paddle wheel boats or sternwheelers. Before roads came to the Interior of Alaska, summer transportation often happened via the network of rivers. Large ships were able to haul supplies throug...