Opinions
Cottonwood Buds as Plant Medicine
Kimberly Nicholas describes how she came to know Cottonwood buds, and their many uses as a herbal medicine and remedy.
A Fairbanks Fairytale
A Czech, a German, and an American are driving out to mile 25 of Chena Hot Springs road, the typical start to a classic fairytale, right? In this Disney special, these three come together to get a new magic carpet. In this scene, we’ll refer to that magic carpet as a glowing yellow, 1979 Dodge D200 truck that would be named, “The Brick”.
Bison Gulch… Not a Rookie Hike
Emma ranks her hardest hike yet while reaping beautiful rewards. Beware, though, climbing Bison Gulch is not for the inexperienced or faint of heart.
The Things We Leave Behind
Disclaimer: The contents of this article explore sensitive topics. Reader discretion is advised.
This is an opinion piece exploring the two hoax shootings from my perspective as a mom. Real shootings are something I know quite a bit about, hailing from Texas. I just thought I’d left that part of Texas behind. But this may be an issue that isn’t ‘leavable’ and it just follows us. What are my options as a mom? Just voting, teaching my son to respect others, and teaching him to be quiet, I guess.
A Tribute to Fox Spring
An ode to a dear spring and the charms of dry cabin life, Sarah Olson shares her favorite water source as a unique part of the Fairbanks experience.
Whitewater - A Kayaking Adventure
Working for a tour company, Vengre recounts her first experience kayaking whitewater rapids in summer of ‘21.
Mount Baldy Has a Full Head of Hair - The Tribulations of Early Winter Hiking
Continuing her hiking reviews, Emma hikes Baldy Mountain with some unexpected Alaskan interruptions.
Hiking Wickersham Dome
I recently moved from Fairbanks to Eagle River to be closer to places where I can hike, trail run, and ski. If you are outdoorsy and live in Fairbanks, you may be a bit familiar with the amount of effort it takes just to get started with a hike – like a long(ish) drive.
My favorite hike around Fairbanks, though, is also one of the easiest to start - Wickersham Dome.