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Crossing This 115-Year-Old Bridge In Alaska Is Like Walking Through History

by Megan McDonald
on Feb 5
A rusted metal bridge spans a wide river, with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
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The Oldest Building In Anchorage Is Being Restored To Preserve Its Fascinating History

by Megan McDonald
on Nov 6
A rustic wooden church with a bell tower, surrounded by tall trees, captured in black and white.
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9 Shocking Things You Didn’t Know About Alaska

by Casea Peterson
on May 1
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One Of The Oldest Airports In The U.S., Merrill Field In Alaska Is Now 90 Years Old

by Megan McDonald
on Apr 24
A small plane flies over a mountainous landscape near an airport, with a control tower and runway visible below.
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Few People Know Alaska Was Home To The First Kayak In America

by Megan McDonald
on Aug 6
Colorful kayaks lined up on a rocky shore beside a calm lake, surrounded by mountains and cloudy skies.

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Few People Realize How Much Railroad History Is Preserved In The Small Town Of Kennicott, Alaska

Kennicott, Alaska, a ghost town in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, showcases the history of a once-thriving mining town and its transformative railroad.

by Megan McDonald
on May 30
A wooden trestle bridge spans a lush green landscape with trees and hills in the background under a cloudy sky.
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The Historic Place In Alaska Where You Can Actually See Russia From Your Front Door

Little Diomede Island in Alaska is a unique place where you can see Russia from its shores.

by Courtney Stanley
on Jun 12
A coastal village with colorful buildings on a rocky shore, surrounded by water and a steep hillside.
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The One Small Town In Alaska With More Historic Buildings Than Any Other

Sitka, Alaska, is home to numerous fascinating historic sites, including totem poles, churches, and landmarks from Russian colonial times.

by Megan McDonald
on Jun 10
A scenic view of mountains and water, featuring a stone wall, cannons, and informational signs in a park setting.
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The Prehistoric Site In Alaska That Still Baffles Archaeologists To This Day

Raven Bluff in northwestern Alaska reveals tools and artifacts from 12,000 years ago, offering a glimpse into the lives of early inhabitants.

by Megan McDonald
on Jul 13
A scenic landscape featuring rolling green hills, a winding river, and distant mountains under a clear blue sky.
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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Is A Pretty Place Of Worship In Alaska

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Nenana, Alaska, is a historic log building with a century-old tradition and unique architectural features.

by Kurt Kragthorpe
on Oct 18
A small wooden church with a red door and a bell tower, surrounded by greenery under a blue sky.