Fish Creek Sport Fishery Opens August 3 with Increased Sockeye Salmon Limits
(Palmer) – Due to a strong return of sockeye salmon to Fish Creek, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is opening the sport fishery
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Feds turn over Alaska hazardous waste management to state
Alaska is now in charge of hazardous waste regulation in the state, a task that can be made more challenging by geographic remoteness. The U.S.
Here’s when to expect results in Alaska’s 2026 statewide primary election
Early, in-person voting begins Monday for Alaska’s Aug. 18 state primary election, and thousands of voters have already cast absentee ballots by mail. Regardless of
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Batson Rainshadow Three-Piece Saltwater Travel Rod Review
Batson Rainshadow three-piece saltwater travel rod blanks give traveling Alaska anglers a carry-on-friendly alternative to bulky one-piece bottomfish rods. After building and fishing three different
Talachulitna Float | The Jig Life: Episode 12
Marcus and The Jig Life team kick off this episode at Shulin Lake Resort, sitting down with owners Jason and Valerie HeadLee before Marcus heads
Tipuk, Tomcod, and Trout: Fishing Coastal Lagoons of Northwest Alaska
Alaska coastal lagoons are among the most overlooked flyfishing waters in the state, tucked into remote stretches of Alaska’s Chukchi Sea coast. Here’s what happened
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Quick Guide to Hiking Safety in Juneau
Five individuals died in the Tongass National Forest around Juneau during the summer of 2025. As of June 25, 2026, at least four rescues have
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World Eskimo-Indian Olympics Take Center Stage
Every July, Fairbanks hosts the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (WEIO), a four-day series of competitions and cultural practices. WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from
4th of July Restaurant and Event Information
Happy Independence Day! To make your dining experience a breeze this 4th of July weekend, our Visitor Services team has compiled a helpful list. We’ve
Moose 101
Seeing moose is high on the list for a lot of visitors, and for good reason! Moose are one of the most iconic animals in
Science for Alaska Summer Series 2026
For the third year, Explore Fairbanks and the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute are joining together to host the Science for Alaska Summer Series,
12 Top Budget Travel Ideas for Anchorage
Think experiencing Alaska has to come with a hefty price tag? Think again. Some of Anchorage’s most memorable experiences cost less than a movie ticket,