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There’s a lot of information out there about Alaska—most of it recycled, outdated, or written by people who spent a week here.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.
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What to Pack for Alaska: A TV Crew’s Field-Tested Guide
Wondering what to pack for Alaska? Our complete packing list covers every season, plus rain gear, footwear, camera gear, and more.
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10 Day Alaska Itinerary: The Anchorage-to-Fairbanks Drive
A real day-by-day 10 day Alaska itinerary covering the Anchorage-to-Fairbanks drive. Real costs, real roads, what to skip — from people who’ve filmed up here for two decades. Ten days is the sweet spot for a first Alaska trip. Long enough to cover real ground, short enough to fit a working person’s vacation. This 10…
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Edible Mushrooms in Alaska: What to Pick, What’s Deadly
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…
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Poisonous Plants & Berries in Alaska: What to Avoid in the Wild
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…
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Filming in Alaska: Everything You Need to Know
My crews and I have spent a lot of time filming in Alaska. We’ve carried tripods and cameras for miles on ice, through the rain, and over mountains. We’ve worked on boats, helicopters, planes, and even horseback while filming in Alaska. While filming in Alaska may be a cameraman’s dream cinematic playground, it comes at…
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Anchorage Airport Restaurants: Where to Eat at Ted Stevens International
Looking for the best Anchorage airport restaurants at Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC)? Here’s a complete guide to every place to eat, from local seafood to quick grab-and-go options. So, you’re traveling to Alaska. Chances are you’ll be passing through the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, and if you spend any amount of time there, you’re bound…
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Summer in Alaska: Ultimate Guide to the Midnight Sun
To experience summer in Alaska is to experience a summer like nowhere else in the lower 48. Summer in Alaska is watching the sun kiss the horizon at 3am only to bounce off it and begin to rise once again. It’s fishing the plentiful salmon runs until midnight. It’s fighting off black clouds of mosquitos.…
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How Big Is Alaska? Facts & Comparisons That Will Blow Your Mind
How big is Alaska? Discover its total area, how it compares to other states and countries, and surprising facts about the largest U.S. state.