The Gold Daughters, Jordan and Ilaura Reeves, grew up in Fairbanks, where their quest for gold started at an early age. The girls spent their summers gold panning at their family’s business, Gold Dredge #8, where they helped teach… Type: Editorial
Heather Lende has lived in Haines, Alaska since 1984 with her husband and five children. Her nationally acclaimed book about Haines, "If You Lived Here, I’d Know Your Name" (Algonquin 2005), is in its sixth printing and is a… Type: Editorial
Hobo Jim has performed his "Alaska Show" throughout the state of Alaska and has gathered a multitude of fans for his humorous songs about his occupations and wilderness lifestyle. Jim has recorded seven albums and has performed with many well-known artists such as Reba McEntire, Ricky Nelson, and Randy Travis. In 1994, he was named Alaska's official "state balladeer" by the Alaska Legislature…
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Jenn Brown is the founder of Foraged & Found, a specialty food company based in Ketchikan, Alaska, that crafts delicious treats from wild-foraged ingredients. Originally from southern California, Jenn pursued a career in marketing… Type: Editorial
Mystery novelist John Straley has worked as a secretary, horseshoer, wilderness guide, trail-crew foreman, millworker, machinist and private investigator. He moved to Sitka in 1977 and has no plans of leaving. John's first book, "The… Type: Editorial
Sponsored by Alaska RailroadAlaska is vast, breathtaking, and brimming with adventure. At the Alaska Railroad, we believe your journey should be just as spectacular as the destination. For over 100 years, we have connected travelers to the heart of Alaska, offering unforgettable scenic routes to iconic destinations like… Type: Editorial
Kikkan “Kikkanimal” Randall is an Olympic champion, active mom, cancer-fighter, and “Get-Active-”ist. Raised in Alaska since age 3, Kikkan has always been an athlete at heart, aspiring to the Olympics and beyond. She was a trailblazer for the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team, being the first American woman to win a World Cup and medals at the Olympics and World Championships. She is a three-time…
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Among the most famous living Tlingit artists, Nathan Jackson was honored when the National Museum of the American Indian opened in Washington, D.C., in September 2004, featuring one of his totem poles. Jackson has been working in… Type: Editorial
Paul Paquette arrived in Alaska in May 1971 looking to fight forest fires. Instead, a cannery job in Seward kept him occupied for three years, during which time he started and began raising a family. His three children still live… Type: Editorial
Phillip Blanchett founded the musical group Pamyua (pronounced bum’yo-ah) with his brother in 1995 to share the ancient stories of their people through music and dance. Stephen and Phillip Blanchett are of Yup'ik Inuit and African American descent. Their first album, Mengluni, came out in 1998 followed by four more albums. Pamyua quickly gained attention from music lovers of all types…
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