Alaska Stories

Wheels of Fortune: The Gold Rush Bicycle Story

The role of bicycles in the Alaska Gold Rush era.

May 10 • Michael R Dougherty

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April 2026

Epic Alaska Journey of the First Man on Mt. McKinley Summit

Meet the Alaskan trailblazer who was the first to stand on the top.

Apr 12 • Michael R Dougherty

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March 2026

The First Female Bush Pilot in Alaska

And the first Alaskan woman of indigenous ancestry to become a licensed pilot.

Mar 29 • Michael R Dougherty

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Only Automobile Built in Alaska

Alaska pioneer Bobby Sheldon built his car in Skagway in 1905.

Mar 15 • Michael R Dougherty

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Sitka, Alaska Totem Story

And a look at Sitka National Historical Park

Mar 1 • Michael R Dougherty

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February 2026

Alaska Firsts

Interesting facts from the Great Land

Feb 15 • Michael R Dougherty

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Did You Live in an Igloo?

That's a question every Alaskan gets asked

Feb 1 • Michael R Dougherty

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January 2026

974 Inches of Snow

The Thompson Pass Alaska Story

Jan 18 • Michael R Dougherty

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The Alaska Flag Story

A 14-year-old boy, a poem and a song.

Jan 4 • Michael R Dougherty

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December 2025

Adventure in Alaska

The Captain William Moore Story

Dec 21, 2025 • Michael R Dougherty

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Kodiak, Alaska Tsunami, 1964

An incredible force of nature

Dec 7, 2025 • Michael R Dougherty

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November 2025

The Independence Mine Story

Hardrock Gold in Alaska

Nov 23, 2025 • Michael R Dougherty

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