Native Alaskan Qiviut: What is it and why is it so expensive?
Qiviut is the inner wool coat of the Musk Ox, an Ice Age relic living mostly north of the arctic … Continue reading Native Alaskan Qiviut: What is it and why is it so expensive?
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Fairbanks, AK: As Seen on Atlas Obscura
There are a lot of reasons to visit Fairbanks, the second largest city in Alaska and gateway to the Arctic. … Continue reading Fairbanks, AK: As Seen on Atlas Obscura
Chatanika Gold Dredge #3: As seen on Atlas Obscura
While there are several old abandoned gold dredges in and around Alaska, this one is not a tourist trap and … Continue reading Chatanika Gold Dredge #3: As seen on Atlas Obscura
Igloo City: As seen on Atlas Obscura
Igloo City, is a never opened and abandoned hotel shaped like a, well an igloo. (see listing on Atlas Obscure … Continue reading Igloo City: As seen on Atlas Obscura
The Arctic Circle Sign: as seen on Atlas Obscura
While it’s a sign marking a geographical line (Arctic Circle) it is also a very cool place to stop. it’s … Continue reading The Arctic Circle Sign: as seen on Atlas Obscura
Quick Trip to Toronto
Made a quick trip to Toronto to visit my son who lives there. Toronto is a great city in a … Continue reading Quick Trip to Toronto
Musk Ox Farm: As Seen on Atlas Obscura
I normally don’t go to these types of places but I was intrigued and very happy I idid! These prehistoric … Continue reading Musk Ox Farm: As Seen on Atlas Obscura
Salty Dawg Salon: As seen on Atlas Obscura
As an Old Salt and Navy sailor myself (two West Pac deployments), I know a good dive bar when I … Continue reading Salty Dawg Salon: As seen on Atlas Obscura
Serendipitous Encounters of Random People in Alaska
Traveling solo allows you to meet and interact with various people in many places, people you would not normally strike … Continue reading Serendipitous Encounters of Random People in Alaska
3,000 Mile Alaska Road Trip
During my Alaska trip, I drove more than 3,000 miles, with more than half of that on dirt, gravel or … Continue reading 3,000 Mile Alaska Road Trip
Journey to the Last Frontier ... 