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6 Must Haves You Need When Traveling To Alaska
Alaska is Amazing! Summers in Alaska look great on Instagram. Sunlight stretching until midnight, bald eagles on standby for photo ops, cruise ships gliding through glassy water. But those of...

The Art of Bear Viewing: Power, Patience, and the Perfect Moment in Bristol Bay
Today’s post on the art of bear viewing is brought to you by Stewart’s Photo in Anchorage, Alaska your trusted source for everything photography in the Last Frontier. Whether you’re...

Tying the Egan Poacher: A Jiggy Fly Pattern for Swinging Trout
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...

Fishing September at Rapids Camp Lodge: The Season’s Grand Finale(ish)
If Alaska’s fishing season were a movie, September would be the dramatic finale(ish). The part with the sweeping music, the big fish, and the guy yelling “One more cast!” with...

Spots Are Going Fast at Alaska West Lodge, And No, That’s Not Just a Sales Line
There are places in this world where you go to relax. Sip hot coffee, stare at the horizon, maybe read a book. Alaska West Lodge on the Kanektok River is...

Pebble Mine: Where the Battle Stands Now
It's possibly been a while since you've seen any news about the threat of the proposed Pebble Mine. Pebble is still trying to advance their massive project in the headwaters...

The Jerry French Lamprey Fly Tying Tutorial: A Fly for People Who’ve Given Up Pretending Fish Are Picky
This fly-tying tutorial is brought to you by Mossy's Fly Shop in Anchorage, Alaska, where the legendary advice on flies, gear, and techniques is hotter than their coffee. (907) 770-2666...

5 Things To Know Before Your Bear Viewing Trip
Have you ever dreamed of watching massive brown bears catch salmon right in front of you? At Rapids Camp Lodge in Bristol Bay, Alaska, that dream becomes reality. This isn't...