Ramblings

There is such a deep and rich history surrounding Alaska. Every bit of this land seems to be saturated with legend and lore. Yet those legends are true, and the knowledge of the people and the wildlif...

The Seward Highway was recently voted the most beautiful drive in America. Even if we weren’t partial because we live here, we would have to agree. There’s no denying the breathtaking beauty of the...

The snow is (kind of) starting to melt, the sun is (kind of) starting to shine, and all throughout Alaska, creatures, human and animal alike, are beginning to emerge from their hibernation. Spring ...

To the north of Seward, there lies a wonder that astounds; an example of the awesome power of Mother Nature. You might know it as Mount McKinley, though her official name, is Denali. However, due t...

Seward Commercial Company General Store. William Sauers at right. If you visit our ‘About’ page, you’ll find little tidbits about the history of our building. It’s a colorful and surprising histor...

Personally, my favorite thing about Alaska is the alpenglow. It nearly rivals the Northern Lights. Nearly. As we approach the end of February, the Seward area is gaining 42 hours of daylight each w...