Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park: Where the Stampede Began
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park: Where the Stampede Began Located in the picturesque town of Skagway, Alaska, Klondike Gold
Alaska History
Alaska Native Heritage
Ketchikan / Kichx̱áan: Thundering Wings of the Eagle at the Creek
Ketchikan / Kichx̱áan: Thundering Wings of the Eagle at the Creek A Rich History Born from the Tongass The Tlingit
Alaska Native Heritage
Kenai / K’enaitz’ini: The Dena’ina Homeland on Cook Inlet
The Kenai Peninsula, located on the southern coast of Alaska, is a place of breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage. For the Dena’ina Athabascan people, the Kenai Peninsula has been home for thousands of years, and it remains a vital part of their identity and way of life. In this article, we
Alaska Native Heritage
Katmai: Alutiiq Origins of a Volcanic Landscape
Katmai: Alutiiq Origins of a Volcanic Landscape Introduction to the Alutiiq People For over 7,000 years, the Alutiiq people have
Alaska Native Heritage
Juneau / Dzántik’i Héeni: Where the Flounders Gather
The Tlingit people have lived in the Juneau area for thousands of years, with the Áak’w Kwáan (People of the Little Lake) being one of the original inhabitants. The Áak’w Kwáan were a subgroup of the Tlingit Nation, and their traditional lands included the area now known as Auke Bay (Áak’w).
Alaska Native Heritage
The Iñupiaq People: Life at the Top of the World
The Nalukataq, or blanket toss festival, is a traditional Iñupiaq celebration held after a successful whaling season. The community comes together to share food, stories, and laughter, and to honor the whalers and their families.
Alaska History
The Iditarod Trail: From Gold Rush Highway to the Last Great Race
The Iditarod Trail is a network of winter trails stretching over 1,000 miles from Seward to Nome, Alaska. This historic route has been used for centuries by Alaska Natives, gold miners, and supply caravans. Today, the Iditarod Trail is a testament to Alaska’s rich cultural heritage and a popular des
Alaska History
The Harriman Alaska Expedition of 1899: Science, Art, and Adventure
The Harriman Alaska Expedition of 1899: Science, Art, and Adventure In the late 19th century, the United States was expanding
Heritage Trail Guides
Haida & Tlingit Heritage Trail Guide: Totem Pole Capital of the World
Haida & Tlingit Heritage Trail Guide: Totem Pole Capital of the World Ketchikan, Alaska, is renowned as the “Totem Pole
Alaska Native Heritage
The Haida People of Alaska: Master Carvers of the Northern Pacific
The Haida People of Alaska: Master Carvers of the Northern Pacific The Haida people have long been known for their