Healy, Alaska Healy is a small town located off the parks highway around mile 248. Healy’s history is tied up in the Coal mining and Alaskan Railroad industries that began in 1918 and 1919. The states only commercial coal mine is still located here. Healy was originally named Healy Fork for the Healy […]
Read MoreCantwell, Alaska
Cantwell Cantwell is mostly known for its place on the road to Denali or the drive to Anchorage from Fairbanks however it is also known for it’s broad pass in the Alaskan Range. The town was named after Lieutenant J.C. Cantwell, commander of the steamer Corwin on the Yukon River in the 1900’s. Before the […]
Read MoreDelta Junction, Alaska
Delta Junction, Alaska The beautiful city of Delta Junction is boardered by three differeing mountian ranges and plays host to the lucious fertile valley made by the Tanana River. This town has had many types of themes that have helped create the unique vibe of the town. In the 1900’s it was a telegraph town, until […]
Read MoreNorth Pole, Alaska
North Pole, Alaska North Pole has been written into the hearts and minds of our souls ever since we were kids. The infamous Santa lives there and makes all the toys that are delivered on Christmas! So of course, why wouldn’t you want to visit this little town just 11 miles south of Fairbanks? Not […]
Read MoreGifts In Alaska
Alaska has a unique, diverse and beautiful population and culture that highlights our Alaska Native population, the animals that are native to this state, Northern lights and all other types of things. We are a gold rush state so Gold is a big deal here too. I have included some places you can go to […]
Read MoreWhere to Hike in Fairbanks, Alaska
When I travel, I always like to find a little hike to venture on so I can feel the place I am in. For that reason, I have added this list of places to hike in Fairbanks, Alaska. Creamer’s Field There are a lot of little trails around this field. It used to be […]
Read MoreBest Restaurants in Fairbanks, Alaska
What to Eat When you are in Fairbanks, Alaska Living in a small town, you get the options you get. However, with Fairbanks being a military town we get alot of people from all over the world who bring their talent and food culture with them. That being said, although we have some […]
Read MoreHow to take pictures of the Northern Lights
I spent the weekend in the White Mountains in a cabin for my birthday. I especially like this trip because I am in the middle of nowhere with nothing but the wind blowing through the crystalized snow and the moon winking at me. One of the coolest things we did while being out there was […]
Read MoreThe Aurora Borealis or “The Northern Lights”
The Aurora Borealis or “The Northern Lights” Legend has it that when the lights come out across the sky, whistling to them will make them dance. It could be that my ancestors are up there and want to say something back, or it could be that the lights have an essence of their own. […]
Read MoreBoots For Every Season in Alaska – Xtra Tufs!
I want to tell you about my favorite pair of boots. I wear these in the spring for break up (break up is a time of winter that is ugly in Alaska – no leaves in the trees, dirty snow, and wet/frozen water and just not nice or not cold – transitional March – May) […]
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