Last Frontier Magazine Alaska

19/01/2023

The journey is usually boasted as being the most important, but sometimes the destinination is too. Especially if it is a natural hot springs near the arctic circle.

My brother Mike and his friend Dave had a free weekend in January during their one year rotation in Alaska. They wanted to do something “outdoorsy”—perhaps a multi-day, camping out and skiing trek. I reminded them that Alaskan January days only offer around five useful hours of daylight, leavi...

09/01/2023

Inspired by the poetry of Robert Service and vivid images of the far north, Eva Pollock's father brought her family to Alaska in the summer of 1958 in fulfillment of a pioneer dream, read about their story here.

My father’s memorial service was held on a chilly February afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Palmer, Alaska. Our church is more commonly known as the Church of a Thousand Trees because of its history and construction. My mother wanted to sit and quietly reflect before people arrived so we we...

26/12/2022

A merry Christmas from Alaska! Enjoy the winter wonderland a little more with a photo from our friend Jamin Hunter Taylor

15/12/2022

History and biography come together in the story of Al Clayton, who drove his truck up the Alcan highway in the harsh winter of 1946/47. Read about his story here

In November 1946, I was working at the Seward power plant when I received a phone call. My mother was dying in Dillon, Montana. After packing some clothes in a suitcase, I took a taxicab to the airport and flew from Seward to Anchorage on Christensen Airways. Once in Anchorage, I booked a flight to....

12/12/2022

Wishing everyone in south-central Alaska a safe and cheerful day with all of this new snow!

08/12/2022

Ben Hess is a private pilot based out of the Mat-Su area. This video takes a look at what it's like for Ben and many other young pilots navigating the skies of the 49th state.

To get started on your aviation journey check out Blue River Aviation

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05/12/2022

This week, celebrate some of Alaska's mighty wildlife (from a safe distance) with Laura Lyn Photography!

29/11/2022

Did you see the northern lights last night? Rediscover Nathan Mitchell’s timeless photography of the aurora borealis in “The Chase”.

March is one of my favorite months to chase the aurora borealis in Alaska. It seems that right around the change of seasons, the earth becomes susceptible for amazing aurora displays in the arctic region. March 2013 was particularly the case.

25/11/2022

A warm and happy Thanksgiving to all from Alaska!

23/11/2022

Summer and fall aren’t the only seasons where beautiful colors can be found in Alaska.

I live in Wasilla with my wife Shelly and our two kids. I am a traveler, explorer, and adventurer at heart. I am doing my best to clearly express, accurately portray, and then share my impressions of this amazing land we call Alaska. Get out and see it!

21/11/2022

This week we are sharing some splendid landscapes from Cherith | Brook. Cherith's photos are a glance into some of the vast spaces and wonders of the Last Frontier.

17/11/2022

We had the opportunity to hang out with Matt and Katelin from Lofted Acre Studios this summer. After learning about their passion for Alaska and all the creative opportunities it holds, it's safe to say we left with a fresh sense of appreciation for our beatuiful home. We hope you enjoy getting to know Matt and Katelin just as much as we did.

11/11/2022

This week we wanted to share from local award-winning J.Hunter Photography. Jamin is absolutely adept at catching glimpses of the stunning world of wildlife that surrounds us.

09/11/2022

A fun sight to see and a bucket list item for many, paragliding is quite popular in Alaska due to inclement weather.

Troy Henkels grew up on an apple orchard in rural northeast Iowa. Twenty-five years ago he walked away from a career in the corporate world to experience Alaska. Since that time he has worked, guided and led countless expeditions throughout Alaska and all over the world. He currently works on the Be...

07/11/2022

We recently saw our first snow in south-central Alaska, and what a lovely snow it was!

01/11/2022

LFM wishes you a safe and happy Halloween! Be sure to bundle up if you are going out and be sure to share your jack-o'-lantern photos with us!

31/10/2022

What happened to Alaska's ghost ship, the Clara Nevada? Read the excerpt from Steven C. Levi's book: "THE CLARA NEVADA, Gold Greed, Murder and Alaska’s Inside Passage".

No saga of the Alaska Gold Rush would be complete without a touch of the mysterious. Every rush has its eerie events and the Alaska Gold Rush was no exception.

21/10/2022

Who else is looking forward to getting some more snow? Here's one of our favorite photos from this week. Feel free to share your photos by tagging us in your posts!

Photo by Jaron Mobley

19/10/2022

Few Alaskans know of the dark events that occoured in McCarthy in 1918, and the mystery surrounding them that remains unsovled.

On March 9, 1918, two horrific murders took place in the bustling mining town of McCarthy, Alaska. To this day neither crime has been solved. By all accounts very little effort was put forth in trying. The well-publicized case (back then) is rapidly approaching its 100th anniversary, but now few Ala...

15/10/2022

Our imagination is the only limit to the pumpkin’s versatility. What pumpkin treats will you be enjoying this fall?

Writing, history, gardening, and traveling are a few of Wendy Wesser’s interests. She grew up in Alaska, living as far south as Metlakatla and as far north as Fairbanks. Her family’s history of six generations in Alaska reaches back to the Gold Rush years. She loves reading, hearing, and sharing...

12/10/2022

The seasons seem to be changing before our eyes, and the Last Frontier never ceases to amaze. Photo: Changing Seasons in the Alaska Range.

10/10/2022

Inspiration comes through many avenues. With equipment he built, bought, and put together himself, Patrick Garley began his own foundry and art studio in Palmer. At Arctic Fires Bronze Sculptureworks, he casts, models, and works bronze in pieces of Alaskan art.

For most people, an elementary school classroom was the last place they created a piece of art. For others, artistry appropriates a major portion of their lives. For Patrick (Pat) Garley, owner of Arctic Fires Bronze Sculptureworks, located in Palmer, Alaska, the desire to create and build was honed...

07/10/2022

Ben Adams is a marine scientist and Alaskan photographer. Check out his photo gallery and story about his one-of-a-kind experiences in southeast Alaska.

I was born in Sitka in 1990. My parents were commercial fishermen and also ran a charter guiding business.

06/10/2022

03/10/2022

The Alaska Railroad is a historic key to Alaskan economic growth. It comes out of a rich past of minerals, US presidents, and bankrupcies.

The history of the Alaska Railroad is, in many ways, one of an ugly duckling. From its young days as a series of unsuccessful pioneer railroads, to a federal takeover under almost constant scrutiny - the early decades of the railroad were anything but graceful.

29/09/2022

That Old Shop is a family owned business in Birchwood, Alaska. They maintain, inspect, and customize small aircraft.

Visit them at thatoldshopak.com

29/09/2022

Bush pilots connect isolated Alaskan communites over vast distances and help to provide many essential services. Read about a Birchwood-based business that helps make these connections possible.

Saying that Alaska is a big state is an understatement. Alaska is massive— the largest state in the union by land area— ‘weighing in’ at more than 663,000 square miles. Yet its population is among the lowest in US states. Having a spectacularly large landmass yet so few people inhabiting it ...

24/09/2022

Some fall favorites from the LFM team!

22/09/2022

“Growing up in Alaska, it is not uncommon to know how to fish by the age of 3, the very age I caught my first silver salmon. Alaska is the state of all things big and beautiful … mountains, rivers, fish, animals – everything.”

My boyfriend, Kory, and I have lived in Alaska for most of our lives. We both grew up fishing, but our love of the sport really took off when we started dating. Our schedule mainly consists of work, school, and fishing, so when we were given the opportunity to film a fall fishing episode for Alaska....