The primary highway into Alaska to and from the lower 48 is the Alaska Highway, also known as the AlCan. Driving the AlCan during winter requires preparation to ensure smooth travel. Plan Your Stops Several businesses along the AlCan Highway are closed or have reduced hours in winter months. It is important to call well ahead to ensure businesses, such as motels, gas stations and … [Read more...]
Surviving Negative Temperatures
Alaska winters can be hard to handle, especially as we continue to experience negative temperatures. It is important to prepare ahead of time before heading out in the Alaskan weather, even if you plan to be out for a short time. Layer Your Clothing It is important to layer clothes when going out into the Alaskan cold, especially if you plan to be outdoors for an extended period of … [Read more...]
Z – Holiday Travel Safety: Airports
The increase in holiday travel is more than just busier roads. Airports also experience an influx in people and are often very chaotic this time of year. With the increase in travelers, there are several things to consider when flying over the holiday season. Prepare before your flight. Traveling during the holiday season, especially by air, introduces many new germs to … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing Safety
Alaska is known for cold winters and outdoor activities unique to the climate. Ice fishing is one way to enjoy the Alaskan winter but poses a particular set of risks. The risks make it important to plan ahead with a few basic ice fishing safety tips. Be Prepared To Check The Ice It is important to check for thin ice several times when walking the area to set up a fishing location. … [Read more...]
Z – Prepare For Winter Driving
Winter is quickly approaching and in some areas of Alaska snow is already on the ground. It's time to prepare yourself and your vehicle for cold temperatures and streets covered in ice and snow. Prepare Your Vehicle Aside from annual maintenance, there are many ways to enhance the safety of your vehicle during winter. As the temperature drops so does battery power; test your … [Read more...]
RV Preparation
Summer is a wonderful time to spend time with family, but August starts back to school planning. Before school starts back up, you may want to take the family on a trip to bond and share new experiences together. If you plan a trip in a recreational vehicle (RV), it is important to take time to perform maintenance and complete a safety check before leaving. The last thing you want on … [Read more...]
