Alaska Facts and History

Alaska Facts and History

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Alaska Facts and History

Have you ever heard of “The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes”? It's an incredible chapter in Alaska history.

May 14 •

Michael R Dougherty

Alaska Facts and History

Have you ever heard of Bettles, Alaska? The story of Bettles is a tale of a man from Montana and two tiny towns near the Arctic Circle.

Apr 9 •

Michael R Dougherty

Alaska Facts and History

Did you know that in 1898, Sunrise City was the largest town in Alaska for a short time? Discover how Hope and Sunrise, Alaska were founded in this…

Mar 12 •

Michael R Dougherty

Alaska Facts and History

Did you know that the Alaska State Fair started in Anchorage? Do you know what year the carnival rides began?

Feb 12 •

Michael R Dougherty

Alaska Facts and History

Did you know that Fairbanks was founded because of a series of mishaps? And that it got its name following a conversation with a judge?

Jan 8 •

Michael R Dougherty

Alaska Facts and History

Did you know that the Kennecott Mines, northeast of Valdez were one of the richest copper deposits ever discovered?

Dec 18, 2022 •

Michael R Dougherty

Alaska Facts and History

Did you know that the Alaska Gold Rush of 1897 to 1898 brought 100,000 gold seekers to Alaska?

Nov 20, 2022 •

Michael R Dougherty

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