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Category Archives: Alaska

Alaska’s 24-Hour Summer Days: The Myths and The Truths

Alaska's 24-Hour Summer Days: The Myths and The Truths Alaska is the northernmost state in the United States, famous for its super-long days in the summer. It's called the "Midnight Sun." You might have heard some wild stuff about it, but let's check into some myths and get details on the real truth. Myth #1:…
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Alaska’s Iconic Salmon: Migration Economic Impact

Alaska’s Iconic Salmon: Migration Economic Impact Every year, millions of salmon embark on one of nature’s most awe-inspiring journeys—the salmon run. This is when salmon make their way from the ocean back to the freshwater rivers and streams where they were born, all to lay eggs and complete their life cycle. It’s an incredible natural…
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Interesting Alaska Trivia

Interesting Alaska Trivia Over the years, the Alaska Air Forwarding team has written a lot on our blog about what it's like to ship freight to and from Alaska. We've highlighted many locations and interesting facts about the state, but there are many tidbits of info about the state that we think are worth sharing,…
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Exploring Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier

Just a short drive from Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier offers an incredible glimpse into Alaska’s icy wilderness. This massive 13-mile-long glacier flows down from the vast Juneau Icefield, ending in Mendenhall Lake, with breathtaking views and activities for any time of year, especially from May to September when the weather is milder, and the days are…
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