Category: American Countryside
Aboard An Alaskan Riverboat
When the city of Fairbanks swelled with the Klondike gold rush in the late 1800s, a fleet of riverboats began to sail the river waters…
Riding Alaska’s Riverboat Discovery
When you think of a riverboat captain, you probably think of life on the Mississippi, Ohio or Missouri. Instead, we’ll ride a river in Alaska…
Building An Alaskan Highway
It’s a chore for most states to build and repair roads and bridges. Mary Carey fought with her state for ten years to simply get…
Headed North To Alaska
Jean Richardson’s mother had always dreamed of moving to Alaska and teaching school there. When she did move north, the opportunity she was given was…
An Iceberg Expert
If there is such a thing as a famous iceberg, it would probably be the chuck of ice that sunk the Titanic. If there is…
Alaska’s Famous Ice
Alaska has plenty to offer visitors when it comes to natural beauty. One of the most popular attractions for tourists is to board a ship…
The Largest Wooden Frame Structure in the World
It is a place that really must be seen to be fully appreciated. It’s the largest wooden frame structure in the world and a place…
No Other Boat Like This
Maybe you have a boat you enjoy taking on the water to fish, ski or just relax. It’s safe to say you don’t have a…
Not a Covered Bridge
Most people see this structure and think it’s just a covered bridge. That answer is partially correct. When you uncover the details about what you…
The Power Source Before Electricity
Today we flip a switch and use electricity to run most conveniences around our homes and businesses. However, before the days of electricity, this power…