“My first bear encounter was when I was young. I walked out the front door of my house and found myself walking …
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747 reigns as Alaska park’s Fat Bear Week champion yet again
It’s official: Katmai National Park has crowned its 2022 Fat Bear. The national park in Alaska hosts a highly …
747 reigns as Alaska park’s Fat Bear Week champion yet againRead More
Exploring Alaska: 2 days in America’s largest national park
By Colleen Thomas, Tribune News Service The rutted dirt road was proving a challenge for our rented SUV. We were 50 …
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No motors allowed! Motley crew of adventurers departs Port Townsend in Race to Alaska
The first leg of this year’s Race to Alaska got off to a dramatic start, with high winds capsizing three teams in …
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A very west coast Father’s Day — fun and free events for 2022
Looking for something a little different to do with Dad this Father’s Day? From barrel racing in Alaska to an air …
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Canada’s most northern border to reopen June 1, Yukon prepares for return of tourism
Yukon’s tourism industry is abuzz with anticipation as Canada’s northernmost border opens next week for the …
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Alaska’s cruise season launches as industry eyes revival
Becky Bohrer, The Associated Press The first large cruise ship of the season has arrived in Alaska, marking the start …
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‘Cold, hungry and cranky:’ Give moose their space
With spring right around the corner, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is reminding people to give moose space as …
Challenges remain, but Yukon tourism looking up for 2022 season
Yukon tourism operators were served a good news sandwich in February, with the federal government eliminating PCR …
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Alaska glacier visit begins with pint-sized wildlife encounter
Ned Rozell, science writer, University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute. During our first lunch at a …
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The Alaska Adventure Bingo Card: How many squares could you check off?
By Michael Armstrong, Homer News Recently my coworker, Sarah, posted on Twitter that “Alaska journalism is not …
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Ruffles, Patches and Flame — learn whale names and where to find them!
If you’re lucky enough to spot a whale up close, you’ll probably spend the first few seconds of the …
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