Today Alaskans will celebrate Seward’s Day. On the last Monday of every March, Alaskans recognize Seward's Day. It commemorates the signing of the treaty by which the United States purchased Alaska from Russia. History of the Alaska Purchase U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward signed a treaty with Russia for the purchase of Alaska for $7 million. Despite the bargain … [Read more...]
After An Accident
According to Alaska Law, after an accident, the operator of a vehicle must immediately stop and remain at the scene of the accident. This is mandatory after an accident resulting in injury to a person, the death of a person, or in damage to a vehicle occupied by a person, When an unattended vehicle is struck by another driver, the driver must make all reasonable efforts to contact the … [Read more...]
Removing Snow And Ice From Vehicles
Snow and ice buildup are part of the long Alaskan winter. Snow and ice will accumulate near walkways, on buildings, on houses, and on vehicles. Cleaning off your vehicle before driving down the road is imperative to keeping Alaskan roads safe. Windshields Ice often builds up on windshields and needs to be cleaned off before driving. If you store your vehicle outside, lift wipers so … [Read more...]
Increase Visibility To Increase Road Safety
It's everyone's responsibility to travel safely along Alaska roadways. Whether traveling as a pedestrian or in a vehicle, it's important to remain visible when occupying a public road. Consider different factors, such as possible weather and seasonal hazards, before leaving for a walk or drive. Pedestrian Visibility Pedestrians are difficult to see during the darker times of day … [Read more...]
Polar Plunge Events
Many areas in Alaska have unique traditions for celebrating the holidays within their communities. One common type of event is the polar plunge. Polar plunges are popular in many Alaskan towns as fundraisers for events or even just for fun amongst the community. A polar plunge entails numerous people gathering to run into a body of water during winter. Many groups of people wear … [Read more...]
Safety While Viewing The Northern Lights
Viewing the Northern Lights is common in Alaska and popular among tourists. There are safety concerns to consider when viewing the Northern Lights whether by yourself or with a tour group. Choosing A Safe Location Choose a location to safely view the Northern Lights where you can park your vehicle away from any potential traffic. Pulling over on the side of the road to view … [Read more...]
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