Alaska Facts and History

Alaska Facts and History

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Alaska Facts and History

Have you ever heard of Glacier City, Alaska? Our story takes you to a historic place just 36 miles south of Anchorage, Alaska.

Sep 10 •

Michael R Dougherty

Alaska Facts and History

Do you know the history of the town of Portage, Alaska? Do you know how it became a ghost town? Discover Portage, Alaska in this edition.

Aug 13 •

Michael R Dougherty

Alaska Facts and History

Did you know that during the Nome gold rush they were picking up gold, right on the beach? Meet the “Three Lucky Swede's” who started it all in this…

Jul 9 •

Michael R Dougherty

Alaska Facts and History

What do you know about the Iditarod Trail? What follows is a story about a historic trail, a serum run and a world-famous sled dog race. Enjoy.

Jun 11 •

Michael R Dougherty

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

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