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Essential Alaska Guides

There’s a lot of information out there about Alaska—most of it recycled, outdated, or written by people who spent a week here. These guides are different.

We’ve spent years working and filming across Alaska, in places most visitors never see. These are the articles we come back to again and again—the ones that actually help you plan a better trip.

If you want to know when to go, how to build your itinerary, what to pack, and what’s truly worth it, start here. No fluff. Just real experience.

  • Edible Mushrooms in Alaska: Foraging the Last Frontier + (Poisonous Species)

    Edible Mushrooms in Alaska: Foraging the Last Frontier + (Poisonous Species)

    In Alaska’s rugged landscapes, nature’s pantry is brimming with delicious fungi waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re drawn to the thrill of foraging or simply curious about what’s available on the floors of the 49th state, we’re here to help. In this article we’ll cover everything you need to know about foraging for fungi in…

  • Poisonous Plants & Berries in Alaska: Lethal Flora of The Last Frontier

    Poisonous Plants & Berries in Alaska: Lethal Flora of The Last Frontier

    Alaska is one of the few places you can still truly live off the land. The beautifully rugged landscapes of the 49th state are rich in resources and available for anyone willing to learn how to tap into them. Whether you’re looking to enrich your life off the grid, you’re an outdoor enthusiast, or you…

  • 16 Best Alaska Bars: Drink Like a Local (Full Guide)

    16 Best Alaska Bars: Drink Like a Local (Full Guide)

    We’ve worked in nearly every corner of Alaska over the past decade, and as a result of that, we’ve drank in every corner of the state, now we’ve put together a list of our 15 favorite Alaska bars, for you. Cheers

  • Best Bars in Anchorage, Alaska: Breweries, Lounges & Dirty Dives

    Best Bars in Anchorage, Alaska: Breweries, Lounges & Dirty Dives

    Wether you’re just passing through or you’re staying awhile, chances are if you’re coming to Alaska, then you’re coming to Anchorage. And if you’re anything like me, you’re gonna need a stiff drink or two to shake off the jet lag and prepare for, or decompress from your great alaskan adventure. So we made a…

  • Anchorage Airport Restaurants: Where to Eat at Ted Stevens International

    Anchorage Airport Restaurants: Where to Eat at Ted Stevens International

    Article Overview: Anchorage Airport Restaurants So, you’re traveling to Alaska. Chances are you’ll be passing through the Ted Stevens Anchorage […]

  • How Big is Alaska? Facts, Stats, Maps, & Epic Photos!

    How Big is Alaska? Facts, Stats, Maps, & Epic Photos!

    We all know Alaska is huge, but how big is Alaska? In this article AlaskaExplored will provide you with detailed stats and information on the scale of America’s 49th state. We’ll cover everything from economy, to wildlife diversity, to timezones! Never again will you have to ask the question “How big is Alaska”?

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