Modern technology and traditional knowledge contribute to Inupiaq whaling, which is culturally, economically, and nutritionally important.
Nick Jans writes that the real work of hunting begins after the animal is down, in the diligence needed to properly take care of the meat.
Brewers making craft beer are a key part of many communities in Alaska. The breweries are a local gathering place and source of pride.
The Tidelines Institute in southeast Alaska offers an immersive educational experience for gap year students.
Bear Creek Winery in Homer and Alaska Berries in Soldotna turn the state’s fruit and berries into wine enjoyed by the bottle.
The discovery has led to more questions than answers—specifically, are the wolves scavenging dead sea otters or preying upon live ones?
From Ketchikan and Juneau to Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska roasters satisfy the discriminating tastes of the state’s coffee drinkers.
From providing vitamin C for early settlers to being the backbone of commercial agriculture in the state, potatoes are vital to Alaska.
The short harvest season for spruce tips brings an economic boom and some family bonding to the Southeast town of Gustavus.
