From May to October, Glacier Gardens turns any preconception of what Alaska has to offer on its head with its "upside-down" grove of trees—whose branches are firmly planted into the ground and whose roots create an unusual flower bed canopy high above. You can only explore the gardens and...
He added two gold nuggets from Alaska, “as large as chicken eggs,” he says, as well as an old Navajo bracelet with 22 prehistoric turquoise disc beads inlaid in silver. One summer afternoon that year, Fenn drove into the Rockies—for how far and how long, he won’t say—with the...
It’s true and of those 2.4 billion acres, Alaska alone contains 17% of the United States total acreage. Maybe sports aren’t really your thing. Well, in that case, what about semi-trucks? The average semi-truck and trailer measure out to around 424 square feet. If you were to park ...
You might not think of Alaska as a destination for a temperate rainforest habitat—but that's exactly what the botanical attractionGlacier Gardensoffers, tucked away in the Tongass National Forest near the Mendenhall Glacier just north of Juneau. From May to October, Glacier Gardens turns any pr...
Build Your Homestead - Build and personalize your base, from a humble tent to a busy saloon using resources you find all around the world. Dynamic NPC That Shapes Your World - Engage in a world where every NPC has a life and schedule of their own. Compete against other travelers or tak...
- Location: Alaska - Recreational visits in 2021: 229,521 The spectacle of North America's most significant peak, Denali (formerly Mount McKinley), is a close second, but wildlife is the main attraction in the 6 million-acre park. There are 39 species of mammals to check out at Denali,...
youli zhao // Shutterstock Fairbanks, Alaska Fairbanks should be at the top of your to-do list if your winter travel goal is to see the northern lights. The eerie glow is at its best from mid-September to late April, but that's not the only draw for this eastern Alaska town. Visitor...
he was satisfied. He acquired a 10- by 10-inch bronze treasure chest and filled it with emeralds, rubies, diamonds, and gold coins he’d collected over the years at gun shows and auctions. He added two gold nuggets from Alaska, “as large as chicken eggs,” he says, as well as an...