Don’t get it twisted: Hawaii is still planet Earth’s numero uno destination for cooing lovebirds. “Primarily, couples are going to honeymoon destinations like Hawaii and Mexico,” said Sara Margulis, the co-founder and CEO of Honeyfund, a honeymoon registry site that has helped 1.5 million couples fund-raise for romantic getaways. But as more couples seek adventure, … Read more
A former Alaska Airlines pilot who attempted to disable the engines of a 2023 passenger flight while riding off duty in the cockpit — after taking psychedelic mushrooms — pleaded guilty or no contest to all charges Friday and expressed regret for endangering passengers and damaging his profession. Joseph Emerson, who was restrained by the … Read more
Sea trolls are seemingly not welcome in Alaska. The Seattle Kraken and their mascot, Buoy the sea troll, were in Anchorage for a community partnership when Buoy and Co. were charged by a grizzly bear. The grizzly bear begins charging Buoy. X/SEAbuoy Buoy and the crew were forced to leave the water as the bear … Read more
Sometimes, it’s good to not be number one. A surprising new study of the most expensive tourist destinations in America flew right over New York City — in fact, we didn’t even make the top five. The report, published by GOBankingRates, took 91 popular spots from coast to coast — then ranked the 55 priciest in order. … Read more
Sled dog puppies at Denali National Park and Preserve can now be watched through their live Puppy Cam, National Park Service (NPS) officials announced on Thursday. Raised at Denali Sled Dog Kennels, this year’s litter includes five Alaskan husky puppies that were born less than a month ago on May 3. Two of the pups are females named … Read more
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant moved people to tears after giving an elderly man a heartfelt note on his last trip before he passed. The touching sendoff was detailed in a Reddit post that the deceased’s granddaughter penned to the carrier. “Just wanted to say thank you — and to let you know how much … Read more
A woman who lives in one of the world’s most remote villages has to get her groceries flown in by plane every two months. Salina Alsworth, 27, has lived in Port Alsworth, Alaska, US, her whole life — after her great-grandparents, Babe and Mary Alsworth, moved there in the 1940s. Salina’s husband, Jared Richardson, 25, … Read more
Moo Deng is so last year. The newest cutie-patootie warming up to steal the social media spotlight is a rare orphaned Pacific walrus calf named Ukiaq — affectionately called “Uki” — rescued from the Arctic Ocean after being abandoned by her herd. The brave girl was just weeks old when she was found dehydrated, malnourished … Read more
A newly released video showed the stunning moment an “anxious” Alaska Airlines flyer opened an emergency exit and climbed onto the plane’s wing feet away from unaware Washington state airport workers. The woman opened the emergency exit door shortly after Flight 323 from Milwaukee landed on the tarmac and pulled up to the gate at … Read more
In a remote Alaskan community where polar bears roam, a loaf of bread costs more than $9, a carton of orange juice costs nearly $10 and a box of cereal tops $11. Grant Magdanz, 30, recently documented these grocery store prices during his return to Kotzebue in the Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska. Kotzebue is … Read more
A remote Alaskan town that is so small, the entire population lives in one single building, has captivated the internet with its incredibly unique housing situation. Whittier, which has a population of just 263 people as of 2023, is located on the coast of the Passage Canal, about 60 miles from Anchorage. It’s known for its incredibly … Read more
Where we’re going, we don’t need roads. One of the most remote US national parks is so far off the grid, the only way in is to fly, or hike for miles — and once you’re upclose with the 8.4 million-acre Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska, there are no marked trails or thoroughfares … Read more
Dogs first became “man’s best friend” at least 12,000 years ago, new research suggests. Indigenous people in the Americas began forming close relationships with the ancestors of today’s dogs around 2,000 years earlier than previously recorded on the continent, based on remains found in Alaska. Researchers unearthed a tibia, or lower-leg bone, of an adult … Read more
How does your pursuit of life, liberty and sexual satisfaction compare to your fellow Americans? Nap Lab, a mattress review site, surveyed 1,087 Americans from across the country to rank their sex life on a scale of 1 (a total snooze) to 10 (an earth-shattering experience). Americans rated their sex lives with a national average … Read more
Bristol Palin revealed that she “couldn’t believe it” when her teenage son Tripp sent a six-word text that he was moving out of her Texas home. Earlier this month, the daughter of former Governor Sarah Palin said that her 15-year-old son has relocated to Alaska to “be closer to his dad.” There, Tripp will be … Read more
Bristol Palin has shared her heartbreak after her son Tripp Johnston packed up and moved out of her Texas home. Taking to her Instagram Story on Wednesday, the daughter of former Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin revealed that her 15-year-old son has relocated to Alaska to “be closer to his dad.” “This has … Read more
They’re delivering a stern warning. Fed up with thousands of tourists turning up in literal boatloads nearly every day during the warmer months, Juneau, Alaska is taking drastic measures. Politicians in the 49th state’s capital city are preparing to vote in “ship free Saturdays” — which would bar cruise ships with over 250 people from … Read more
Instead of fireworks in the sky to mark the Fourth of July, in Alaska, there’s flying cars. Thousands of Alaskans celebrated July 4th with their signature car launch, where more than a dozen automobiles are thrown off a cliff on a remote hillside. The eclectic event, held in Glacier View, AK, in Matanuska-Susitna, in the … Read more
July 4th is among the patriotic annual US holidays when Americans across the country celebrate the nation’s independence. Patriotism is defined as “the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country” by the Oxford Dictionary — and this year the day will be celebrated no differently. WalletHub analyzed all 50 states to … Read more
Nick Mavar, a fisherman who was a deckhand on the reality TV show “Deadliest Catch,” died Thursday in Alaska. He was 59. Mavar, who was born in Croatia and worked aboard the F/V Northwestern, suffered a medical emergency in the town of Naknek, the Police Chief of the Bristol Bay Borough Police Department told Deadline. … Read more