Opening Ceremony for New Elevated Bridge and Boardwalk at Brooks Camp
A new elevated bridge and boardwalk now spans the Brooks River, greatly enhancing the safety and movement of both people and wildlife in the Brooks Camp area.
Tag: Recreation
National Park Tourism in Alaska Creates $1.98 Billion in Economic Benefits
A new National Park Service report shows that 2,920,250 visitors to national parks in Alaska spent $1.36 billion in the state in 2018, resulting in 17,760 jobs and a cumulative economic benefit of more than $1.98 billion.
Wildfire Mangers Urge Caution with Fire Over Holiday Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend represents the unofficial start of summer in Alaska. It’s the weekend when people start cleaning up their yards, head out for the first camping, or boating trip of the summer and break out grills for barbecuing.
NYO Kicks Off in Anchorage as Traditional Games Test Skill, Promote Cross-Cultural Respect
More than 450 student athletes from communities across Alaska will gather at the UAA Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage for the 49th Annual NYO Games.
Four Acts Join Fair’s 2019 AT&T Concert Series Line-Up
The Alaska State Fair announced the four additional acts that recently joined the 2019 AT&T Concert Series line-up.
Salmon Sisters Charitable Give Fish Project Now Donates 1% of All Sales
Salmon Sisters, the fishermen-sister owned Alaskan seafood and design brand’s charitable Give Fish Project has expanded, and will now donate one-percent of all sales.
Chasing the Aurora
During aurora season, generally August 21 through April 21, there’s always the chance to catch the Northern Lights in action.
Alaska Railroad Tracks Out Adventures for Summer Season
The Alaska Railroad is chugging into summer with new ways to explore and experience the Last Frontier.
Great Alaskan Holidays Earns Winnebago’s Circle of Excellence Award
Great Alaskan Holidays has just been awarded the 2018 Circle of Excellence Award from Winnebago Industries.
Fair Announces First Four Acts in 2019 AT&T Concert Series
The Alaska State Fair announced the first four acts in the 2019 AT&T Concert Series: all-vocal country band Home Free on August 22, multi-platinum rockers Shinedown on August 23, popular country act Dustin Lynch on August 24, and soul/rock/pop powerhouse Tower of Power on August 28.