Alaska, with its 86 million acres of public land, is well suited for geocaching. This sophisticated and technologically-oriented version of hide and seek utilizes GPS technology to create “treasure chests” at various locations around the world for people to find.

One way to see some otherwise inaccessible country is to float one of Alaska´s numerous rivers. The Gulkana River is a road accessible option for either a day trip or a week long float.

Looking for a good guide to plants and their uses? Discovering Wild Plants by Janice Schofield is an excellent place to start.

As you drive along the Alaska Highway, you notice a flash of yellow or pink or purple. What might that flower be? Read this guide to some of the most common wildflowers in Alaska.