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Step outside into Alaska

Author: Alaska Public Media

You're invited to step outside into Alaska. Follow us to a new trail or fishing hole, learn what to pack, when to go, and most importantly, how to stay safe. Learn about life-long fitness and get inspired to go outside in the backcountry or on the bike trails.
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Indigenous Place Names Project | Outdoor Explorer
Thursday, 5 November, 2026

Indigenous Peoples have lived in Alaska for thousands of years. They have stories and names for many of the places that we recreate and live — stories that are interesting and tell something about the place that anyone can learn from. For instance, caribou once populated the Chugach Mountains and upper Ship Creek. Did you know that a battle between the Alutiiq/Sugpiaq and Dena'ina peoples happened in Kincaid Park in Anchorage? The Indigenous Place Name Project honors the names and stories by erecting monuments that highlight over 30 locations in South Central Alaska.