Beyond the Arctic Circle: Why a Knife Is Your First Line of Survival A visitor’s first shock in Barrow is not the cold itself but […]
What It’s Like to Live in Polar Night: Daily Life in the Darkness of Barrow
Imagine waking up every morning and never seeing the sun rise. In Barrow, Alaska — officially known as Utqiaġvik — this is not a thought […]
Solo Travel: Pros, Cons, and Tips for Beginners
The idea of going on a solo journey can be both intimidating and inspiring. Especially if you live in the Czech Republic, where travel culture […]
What is the Best Spotting Scope Under 100 for Traveling in Alaska
When planning a trip to Alaska, having a spotting scope can be incredibly useful for various activities such as hunting, birdwatching, or even just taking […]
Barrow, Alaska: Survival and Culture at the Edge of the World
Nestled far beyond the Arctic Circle, Barrow, Alaska, presents a breathtaking blend of survival, tradition, and modernity. This unique town, officially known as Utqiaġvik, is […]
The splendor of the Northern Lights
In the far north of the continental United States, surrounded by icy expanses and limitless skies, lies one of the world’s most spectacular natural phenomena, the Northern Lights.
Birnirk National Historical Monument
Birnirk National Historic Site (known as Piġniq) is located on the coast of the Chukchi Sea near Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska.
Barrow Arctic Science Consortium
The National Science Foundation-BASC Cooperative Agreement mandates BASC to provide logistical assistance to NSF-supported research projects.
Monument to Will Rogers and Wiley Post
Two monuments at the Rogers Post Site in Barrow, Alaska, commemorate the fatal plane crash of August 16, 1935, which claimed the lives of prominent Americans Will Rogers and Wiley Post.