Emma ranks her hardest hike yet while reaping beautiful rewards. Beware, though, climbing Bison Gulch is not for the inexperienced or faint of heart.

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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.

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.

Nothing but positive vibes and pillowy lines. The start of ski season (for those willing to earn it) arrived last month, and we couldn’t help but get in on the fun.

Working for a tour company, Vengre recounts her first experience kayaking whitewater rapids in summer of ‘21.

Continuing her hiking reviews, Emma hikes Baldy Mountain with some unexpected Alaskan interruptions.

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.