Northern California Road Trip: Where to Go and Where Not to Go
If you are in my generation, you remember records. My sister had a turntable in her room with a nickel taped to the needle to…
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Remote Living and Traveling in McCarthy Alaska
“We don’t have electrical plugs in the room to stay true to the history of Ma Johnson’s, but also because we think it makes people…
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9 Best Things to Do in Nome, Alaska: Go Beyond Gold
In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the top things to do in Nome, Alaska, a famous gold rush town. Go beyond gold history…
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A Museum Tour for Those Who Don’t Like Museums
I gather in a circle of people with my hand placed in the middle on top of strangers’ hands. In unison, we let out a…
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What to Expect Flying in Alaska Bush Planes
As the largest but least densely populated state in the US, Alaska poses a few challenges when it comes to seeing the entire state. Most…
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Where to find Trees in the Arctic Tundra
Sit still under a tree branch and just listen. Listen. You’ll hear rustling every so slightly. Your hair blows across your face and tickles your…
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Where to Go in Alaska Off the Tourist Trail
Alaska is vast, yet few people ever see more than a few tiny sections of it. Most people stick to the well-worn tourist trails that…
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Visit Coldfoot Alaska Along the Dalton Highway
I survey my surroundings; the room feels like a patchwork quilt of cheap wood paneling, rusted metal, exposed fluorescent lighting, particleboard walls, and industrial carpet. …
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Driving the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle
Every time I looked to my right, it was there. It looked like a giant snake winding through the beautiful landscape as if I were…
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All Aboard the Alaska Railroad: See the Last Frontier By Train
Everyone crowded into the train station like sardines. “Alllllllll aboarrrd!” The conductor shouts. It rings through my head, taking me back for a second to…
