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Article Index:
Alaska Travel
Article Subject Index
Events in Alaska
A compehensive listing of major event sites, and other event calendars from around the state.Alaska Communities
Links to the best places to find out about specific communities.Alaska Cruises
A list of the companies currently operating boats and ships of all sizes to show you the incredible northwest coast.Alaska Highway Historic Mileposts
Although there are few signs of the original Alaska Highway, you can keep track of the highway's history with these markers.Alaska Highway Photo Album
A virtual trip along the highway in all seasons.Alaska Photo Albums
Links to hundreds of photos from every corner of the state.Alaska State Troopers Museum
An illustrated tour of this museum in Anchorage, which shows the development of policing in Alaska.Alaska/Yukon Trip, 1999
Seven photos of a trip North.Athabascan Indian Culture and Heritage
Whether you're planning to stay overnight or trek into the rural villages, Fairbanks is the place to learn about Athabascan culture. The culture is central to an understanding of many of the characteristics shared by the inhabitants of the Interior.Bald Eagle Viewing
An illustrated guide to the hot spots for viewing one of Nature's most majestic birds.Building the Skagway to Dawson Road
First promised in 1898, the highway finally became a reality 83 years later.'Corporate America' in the North
Are some large US corporations abusing their neighbours during their few weeks in Alaska and the Yukon each summer?Dalton Highway Travels
Perhaps no other road system in Alaska captures the true pioneer spirit of the Last Frontier as does the 414-mile Dalton Highway.Denali National Park
Denali National Park is truly one of the last great frontiers for wilderness adventure.Ghosts & Glaciers at Kennicott
If you don't mind some rough road to get to them, a trip in to Kennicott gets you right up close, and as a major bonus, the abandoned Kennecott copper mine is one of the most spectacular mining complexes in the North.Gold! The Yellow Rock that Made Fairbanks
Felix Pedro found gold in the Fairbanks area in 1902, and gold fever still exists in the city, with a gold dredge to tour, and places to pan.Gold Dredges in the North
The historic and current use of dredges in placer gold mining.Golden Days in Fairbanks
The past comes back to life each July during Golden Days, a weeklong celebration of Fairbanks' gold rush heritage.Hiking the Chilkoot Trail
(the short version)Hiking the Chilkoot Trail
Five unforgettable days following in the footsteps of the gold stampeders, in May 1998.How To Drive to Alaska in the Summer
A simple how-to on driving to Alaska in the summer.How To Drive to Alaska in the Winter
A simple how-to on driving to Alaska in the winter.Hyder & Stewart - Accessible Isolation
Experience history and scenery galore in these two neighbouring towns at the head of Portland Canal, one in Alaska, the other in British Columbia.Ice Becomes Art
Any day in March, you're likely to run into a dragon, a mermaid, or possibly a smiling Buddha in Fairbanks. Aided by chainsaws, chisels and drills, sculptors turn huge 8-by-5 foot chunks of Fairbanks ice into everything from abstract art to wild animals each winter during the city's annual ice sculpting competition.The Iditarod Sled Dog Race
A comprehensive guide to the 2001 race, from history and musher biographies to race updates.Ketchikan - Alaska's First City
Ketchikan - the native culture is one of the most vibrant in the world, the more recent history is fascinating, the forests are magnificent, the fishboats are a photographer's dream... it's quite a package!Land of the Midnight Sun
With summer days nearly 24 hours long and temperatures in the 80s and 90s, Fairbanks is the place to celebrate summer solstice on June 21 each year.Mushing in Fairbanks: Hot Spot for a Cool Sport
Today most long-distance travel in bush Alaska is accomplished by snowmachine, but the dog sled has become a local sporting tradition, and there is no place like Fairbanks to watch, ride or learn to drive a dog team for yourself.The Nenana: Historic Sternwheeler
The S.S. Nenana is the last of a dying breed, a wooden hulled sternwheeler steamer. At 237 ft. long, 42 ft. wide and 22,000 square feet of deck space, she is the second largest wooden vessel in the world today.Northern Travel Legends & Mysteries
Dispelling some rumours about travel in Alaska and the Yukon.On the Rivers
Three great rivers of Interior Alaska the Chena, the Yukon, and the Tanana have affected, and continue to affect, the history and development of Fairbanks.The Overland Trail
Travel from Whitehorse to Dawson City certainly isn't as exciting as it was at the turn of the century! An illustrated article by Ken Spotswood.The Pipeline: Manmade Wonder
Traversing 800 miles of frozen tundra, boreal forest, raging rivers and majestic mountains, the pipeline has become an attraction for visitors from around the world.Photographing the Northern Lights
A guide to capturing the magic of one of the North's most memorable features.Reliving the Klondike on the Chilkoot Trail
Five unforgettable days following in the footsteps of the gold stampeders. Part 1 - Dyea to Sheep Camp.The Richardson Highway
From an incredibly dangerous trip across a glacier to one of the most dramatic highways in Alaska.Ride the Rails
There was at one time over 20 railroads operating in the Alaska territory. Today, only two railroads remain: The White Pass and Yukon Route (WP&YR) and the Alaska Railroad (ARR).RV Caravans to Alaska
Links to companies offering guided tours to Alaska for RVers.The Sixtymile Gold Dredge
Follow along as a pioneer Yukon gold dredge is reborn as an interpretive site in Alaska. An illustrated feature.The Sullivan Roadhouse Museum
At the end of the Alaska Highway, at Delta Junction, Alaska, is a beautifully restored 1905 roadhouse, now a museum.Summer Fun
Summer in Fairbanks is as extraordinary as the land in which this season takes place. There's plenty for the visitor to do, from river rafting and gold panning to salmon bake feasting and midnight sun golfing.Valdez - The Real Alaska (?)
Valdez is "postcard Alaska" - the boat harbour is a photographer's dream for pretty well all 24 hours of the day, the mountains hugging Prince William Sound are perfect, and there are lots of animals to be seen (at least marine animals).View the Northern Lights
These brilliant curtains of red, blue, green and white lights have captured people's imagination for years, and today they are making Fairbanks a premiere destination for winter travelers from around the world.WEIO: Alaska Native Games
Every July, Fairbanks hosts the World Eskimo Indian Olympics (WEIO), a four-day series of traditional Alaska Native athletic competitions and dances. WEIO draws Native athletes and dancers from around the state, the United States and Canada, as well as visitors, fans and media from around the globe.White Pass & Yukon Route Railway
Several ExploreNorth features are listed in this comprehensive resource.Winter Wonderland
For many residents, winter is the season they enjoy the most. Spend some time on a starry winter night under the spell of the aurora borealis, and you'll soon see why.World Heritage Sites in the North
The 8 circumpolar nations contain an impressive list of sites determined by UNESCO to be of world-wide significance.Year-round City of Light
Fairbanks is Alaska's year-round city of light. In the summer, the Midnight Sun brings some of Alaska's warmest weather and nearly 24 hours of daylight. When winter arrives, Fairbanks offers front-row seating for the northern lights, as well as prime snow conditions for a variety of winter sports.The Yukon Quest
The 1,000-mile "Toughest Sled Dog Race in the World" between Whitehorse, Yukon and Fairbanks, Alaska brings out the best in both human and their 4-legged partners.Yukon Quest: Challenge of the North
The annual 1,000-mile "Toughest Sled Dog Race in the World" leads mushers between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, in the Yukon Territory; through isolated wilderness in harsh winter conditions that test outdoor survival skills and the close bond between musher and dog.
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