Sunshine in Alaska. It’s a pretty common occurrence in the summer, that’s for sure. With all this ‘Midnight Sun’ some wonder how locals adjust to the never ending light. Well, other than spending as much time awake as humanly possible, locals also have a few tips and tricks to help with the seasonal daylight that may cause some distress on your Dream Alaskan Vacation. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Alaska, to scale.
So, ever sense I last went down to the ‘Lower-48’ a few things have bugged me about the way Alaska’s size is portrayed. I was asked ‘Why is it so cold, you are so close to Hawaii!’, ‘How come Google Maps doesn’t have images for Barrow and large chunks of Anchorage?’, ‘Is there a bridge to Russia?’. The answer to these questions have led me to believe that the way Alaska is put onto maps has made most people unaware of the vast scale of the state. I will explain these questions and more, with help from a few scale comparisons. Continue reading
Last chance to enter the Photo Contest!
Alaskan photographers! The 1st annual Alaska Denali Tours photo contest ends in just a week! You are coming upon your last chance to win two beautiful portraits of the Alaskan Landscape. Check out the info below if you have any questions. Post your pictures here Alaska Photo Contest! Continue reading
Disk Golf in Alaska
Frolf. Yes, it sounds silly, and is quite the conjunction of mediums. It’s sometimes called Frisbee-golfing or Disk Golf. Not something that conjures up traditional images of plaid-wearing Floridians with carts. Nope, this past-time should instead fill your mind with college students flinging weighted disks into chain-clad baskets. This isn’t just a game though, it’s a real sport in Alaska. We have some of the nicest Frolf courses on the west coast (in my opinion). Small town parks are now being fitted with low cost and locally made baskets. Typically, this sport is much easier than traditional golf, as it requires little ‘form’ to get the basic idea down. Continue reading
Geocaching in Alaska
Have you ever been Geocaching? Well I had my first experience with it about a year ago. I was walking over an unnamed (don’t want to ruin the fun) local Alaskan overpass, when I caught sight of something sticking to the side of the guardrail. A popular candy tin was cleverly attached and disguised. After opening the tin I discovered the cache. A teeny pencil and paper were inside. I saw name after name scribbled on this ragged piece of parchment and I was hooked. I had to learn more. Continue reading
