Roman Dial has packrafted throughout Alaska and the world. He has published articles and photos in National Geographic, Smithsonian, Outside, and Alaska Magazines and the Patagonia catalog, among others, and has been featured on the Discovery Channel and PBS. He is a professor of environmental science, mathematics, and outdoor studies at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage. …
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Lifelong resident of the Arctic, Seth Kantner is a writer, wildlife photographer, and commercial fisherman. He’s a columnist for Orion and the Anchorage Daily News, and is the author of the bestselling novel, “Ordinary Wolves.” The novel won the Milkweed National Fiction Prize, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award, and Kantner received a Whiting Award naming him one of the…
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Stan Stephens fist moved to Alaska in 1961. He was a citizen activist on oil issues since 1984 and was a major force behind the formation of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council following the Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989. Stephens served as the council’s president for two terms and on its board from the time of its inception in 1990 until 2012, ensuring a healthy…
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Sven Haakanson lived in the city of Kodiak for more than 10 years before moving on to become the curator of the Burke Museum at the University of Washington in Seattle and an associate professor at UW. He grew up in Old Harbor, a small town on the east side of Kodiak Island. A Native … Type: Editorial
Originally from Utqiagvik, Tara Sweeney is the former Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior and has been actively engaged as an advocate of Alaska Natives’ self-determination and… Type: Editorial
Toby Sullivan has been a commercial fisherman in Kodiak since 1975, fishing from … Type: Editorial
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Alaska is an adventurer’s playground! Adventure and ecotour packages are perfect for those who want someone else to coordinate routes and gear, or those who may not be the most experienced in the outdoors and prefer to explore with a knowledgeable guide. Packaged adventure tours are also a great way to explore activities you may not have tried before — or even been aware of — like…
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In Alaska, the land is every bit as beautiful as the sea, and land packages and tours give visitors the chance to enjoy all Alaska has to offer.
Land tour packages are commonly offered as an add-on to cruise packages, and many visitors find that… Type: Editorial
Set sail on the journey of a lifetime on a multi-day Alaska land and sea cruise package. This relaxing, all-inclusive experience is among the most preferred for travelers to Alaska, especially for their first trip. Cruise ships offer convenience, a wide range of services, and an ideal balance of relaxation and adventure. Cruisers unpack once and get to visit multiple…
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