A volcano in Alaska finally erupted Sunday following a period of rumbling since the middle of last year. The plume of ash extended 5 miles into the sky. The volcano, Shishaldin, rises higher than any other volcano across the state. It rises to 9,373 feet, making it the tallest mountain of the Aleutian chain. Shishaldin […]

The Dog Sled is a staple in Alaskan culture. Utilizing highly trained dogs to pull supplies and people has helped to connect distant communities and has even saved lives. Dog Sled: History Records indicate that the use of dogs to pull people and cargo through the Arctic dates back to 9000 B.C.E. They were utilized […]

Through the end of the year, Alaska faces extreme cold temperatures not expected to relent until January’s first weekend. The frigid weather contrasts the fact 2019 stands as Alaska’s warmest year on record. Across the state, cities brace against the freezing blast. Fairbanks has a December average low of -13 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the city hasn’t […]