Nome is one of the most remote communities in Alaska, the town access is even closed down for the winter due to the harsh road conditions. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great place to visit especially for adventure seekers. Nome is about as far away in Alaska you can get without sacrificing modern …
Kotzebue or Kikiktagruk in Iñupiaq meaning ‘almost an island’ can be found on the gravel spit at the Baldwin Peninsula. This three-mile stretch of town is located 26 miles north of the Arctic Circle and most of the population here is of Native descent. Daily passenger jets arrive here from Anchorage and Nome and there …
Also known as Barrow, Utqiaġvik is the northern most settlement in US Alaska. The traditional name was voted back in 2016 to support the preservation of the Inupiaq language. A gateway to the Arctic ocean, the history in this part of the world dates back to 500 AD with whaling and fishing being the livelihood …
At the centre of the Aleutian Islands, Unalaska has a long and interesting history. From the original inhabitants of nine thousand years ago. To the Russian fur traders who made this place their headquarters, the role in World War Two, to present day. There are plenty of places to explore on the island and many …
Nestled on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, Homer is focussed around the central point of the Homer Spit. A long strip of land where you will find shops, art galleries, bars and restaurants and beaches. There are plenty of things to see and do and a wealth of history and natural spaces to explore. The town is …
Framed by mountains Palmer is found in Matanuska Valley, about 42 miles north east of Anchorage. It is easy to get to by road and is often a stop for tourists when visiting wider Alaska. In 1935 with struggling agriculture un the US, families travelled to the establish the Matanuska Colony and this is where …
Due to the original settlement Bethel was named after the nearby fish smokehouse. Known as the smokehouse people there were only about 40 people living in the area when it became a trading post in the 1800s. Today, the population is over 5000 people and mainly survives from the tourism that comes its way during …
The sixth largest city in Alaska, Wasilla was established as a railroad intersection bringing business and work to the area. The town began to thrive with passing gold miners and fishers, becoming a place of agriculture within its own right. The surrounding areas make it a good starting point for exploring further Alaska and it has …
Kodiak city is found of the southernmost coast of Alaska, on the island of the same name. Two-thirds of the island is taken up by Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge protecting the wild life living here. It is an area known for its wildlife and fishing and this is why many visitors come here today. But …
Overlooking the mouth of the river Kenai, this town is home to some beautiful scenery. Expect amazing views of the Alaska mountain range, Mount Spurr, Mount Iliamna and Mount Redoubt. Not only is there a spectacular backdrop but the area is abundant when it comes to wildlife too. Expect bears, eagles and specific to this …