Q. What do you think is the least expensive way to see the major attractions of Alaska by RV? -Mike A. Hmmmm….well, let’s think about this one for a moment. Off the top of my great brain; which by the way, might not be at its peak today, I’d say that with the price of […]
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Alaskan Crops & Permanent Fund Dividend
Q. Does the Alaskan government really pay you to live there at first? Also, I’d like to know what kind of crops do you raise there? Thanks! -Otis A. Otis, I’d like you to look in my archives for a listing posted May 17, 2006 which will fully answer your question about what we call […]
William Seward
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Q. Was William Seward ever in Alaskan history? Thanks. -T. Seward A. Well, Mr. Seward, I can only think you are enquiring because perhaps he is an ancestor of yours? I’m happy to report that, yes, William Seward certainly did figure into the history of Alaska. Who knows? We might not even be a state […]
State Facts & Pictures
Q. Where can I see a picture of your state bird, flower, flag and your capitol building? -Rudy A. Our state flower is the Forget-Me-Not; state bird is the Willow Ptarmigan; the flag, which is a blue background with the Dipper and North State on it was adopted for use in 1959. Alaska is one […]
Alaskan Legends & Folklore
Q. What are some interesting stories or folklore from Alaska? – Coco A. The one which comes immediately to mind, Coco, is the legend of The Sleeping Lady. We refer to Mt. Susitna as the Sleeping Lady. Mt. Susitna lies directly across Cook Inlet from Anchorage and is readily visible for miles around. The outline […]
Arctic Survival
Q. Could a man survive 12 daytime hours at -75 below degree weather? -Josh A. Well, Josh, I am assuming that you heard someone claim to do this, and are skeptical. Right? The answer is ‘yes’ he could, given a few conditions. Did he have warm clothes? Did he have food and water? Any shelter? […]
Alaska State Nut
Q. Does Alaska have a state nut? Thanks. Laurie A. Oh, you bet we do! That’s gotta be my Uncle Artie. One time we were having a birthday party and he was lighting the candles on the cake. He went to blow out the match, but he was distracted by something Aunt Inez was saying […]
Congressional Representation
Q. Gabe would like to know: How many congressional representatives do you have? A. Well, you’d think, Gabe, with such a vast state we’d have a lot, eh? but since it goes by population, we only have one. He is a good one though! Don Young has represented us in Congress for the past 32 […]
Bed & Breakfast near Merrill Field
Q. We’re coming up to Anchorage on June 9th to fly out of Merrill Field for a week of fishing. We’ll need an overnight there. It occurred to me you could probably suggest a bed and breakfast. Something close to Merrill Field would be great. Thanks, Mel A. Sure, I can help you, Mel. It […]
State Bird/Ptarmigan
Q. My husband told me about a chicken like bird in Alaska. He said it sounds like ‘parmigan’, but he’s not sure. I’ve looked everywhere I can think of and can’t find any reference. Do you know about this bird? Thanks. -Elnora A. Oh, sure, I do know about that bird. You are referring to […]