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This Day in Alaskan History-June 10th, 1914

  $10, 1914, Arctic, bear, cutter, expedition, june, karluk, king and winge, rescue, st michaels, survivors, whaler, wrangel island This Day in Alaskan History-June 10th, 1914

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Middle Kenai River Bait Closure

Kenai River bait closure regulations are now in effect year-round on the middle river. Nick Ohlrich breaks down what anglers and guides need to know.

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Twitching Togiak Coho | Episode 11

Marcus Weiner and the crew head to Togiak River Lodge in Togiak, Alaska, for episode 11 of The Jig Life, targeting early-season coho with one

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Crunchy Baked Halibut Bites

Halibut bites get a nutritious upgrade in this baked recipe from Sitka fisherman and nutritionist Lexi Hackett of Fish & Family Seafoods. Coated in hemp

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Your guide to the Chena River

Flowing through the heart of Fairbanks, the Chena River (known in Athabascan as Ch’eno’) shapes life in Interior Alaska year-round. In the summer, the river glows under the midnight sun, setting

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Top 10 Summer Events in Fairbanks

From April 22nd through August 20th, Fairbanks experiences the Midnight Sun Season, when daylight stretches around the clock and the sun barely dips below the horizon. This

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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,

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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,

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How Anchorage is Celebrating America250

America celebrates its birthday with observances and special events nationwide timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The

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Memorial Day Restaurant Open Hours

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and to make your dining experience a breeze, our Visitor Services team has done the legwork. We’ve contacted over

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Dena’ina Place Names in Anchorage

By Visit Anchorage, May Stokes Last updated May 14, 2026 Land Acknowledgment Anchorage lies within Dena’ina Ełnena, the homeland of the