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...
The confluence of the Talkeetna, Susitna, and Chulitna rivers is a few minutes away and then we blasted down the river. Moose #2 made an appearance on the river bank. Then we stopped to see an eagles nest, saw the entrance to a King Salmon stream, and docked for a nature walk ...
you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees on your trip while enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Ocean, Alaska glaciers, rivers and mountains
Slow-Roasted Wild Boar Shoulder with Red Wine and Juniper Berries: Braise wild boar shoulder in a rich red wine sauce infused with aromatic juniper berries, garlic, onions, and fresh herbs until fall-apart tender. Pan-Seared Duck Breast with Cherry Port Sauce: Sear duck breast in a hot skil...
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 ...
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...
In fact, there's a running joke that the mosquito is the unofficial state bird of Alaska. Given how much wetlands, slow moving rivers, and stagnant pools there are, it's a prime breeding ground for them. Mosquitoes are usually worse inland than on the coast, so bringing insect repellent ...
Yet you can walk right out the door and look into perfectly clear rivers just teeming with fish. ALASKAN NW ADVENTURES CAMP Alaskan Hospitality Your hosts Tom and BJ personally make your trip a great experience. Being raised Seward Peninsula, we know the area! Tom is your personal guide ...
One of more than a dozen different species of Alaskan ducks found in the state’s many lakes and rivers, the Barrow’s Goldeneye rivals the Harlequin Duck among our favorite Alaskan birds. Where the male Common Goldeneye has a jewel-tone green head, the Barrow’s Goldeneye is a gorgeous ro...
The Yup’ik people are an Alaska Native population with a traditional homeland in southwestern Alaska, in a region several hundred miles west of Anchorage, where the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers empty into the Bering Sea. Until the 20th century, Yup’ik life was centered in small family villages...