Discovered the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center Industries Program in Eagle River 🪴 Beautiful plants, handcrafted woodwork, textiles, and more at very affordable prices. I was impressed by the quality and craftsmanship. May 19-22 9am-5pm Cash or check only #MadeInAlaska youtu.be/fVUmwr1oWTI?...

Resurrect Art Coffee House ☕️ A cozy café transformed from a former Lutheran Church built in 1916. One of my favorite spots I discovered in Seward, Alaska ✨ #alaskalife

In Alaska, Indigenous people make up about 15–20% of the population, yet the rates of violence, missing persons, and homicide cases are disproportionately higher. #MMIPDay on May 5 honors those lost and calls attention to why so many Indigenous people remain at risk. #MMIP #Alaska #AlaskaNative

Walking the vast Kenai River tidal flats and watching glacial waters merge into one powerful river was unforgettable. Later in #Talkeetna the climbers’ memorial for those lost on Denali reminded me of the greatness of the mountains and the courage of climbers from around the world. #Alaska #Denali

Unsettled Alaska spring, icy water, and beautiful colors at Portage Glacier. So thankful to be here with my sister ✨ #Alaska #PortageGlacier #AlaskaSpring #TravelAlaska #NatureLovers #FamilyTime #Grateful #ExploreAlaska

I received a thoughtful gift from someone at church. I’m very grateful. #faith #faithjourney #grace #blessings

Take a look at these visitors who stopped by our station! This pair of moose has been taking a rest in our parking lot. Looks like they want to watch our evening news live and in person!

A spring letter from my aunt in Kyoto 🌸 Kamogawa river 🦆 Soft cherry blossoms just beginning to bloom, and snow willow flowing like a quiet stream. Spring in Alaska feels different—light and release. In Kyoto, spring quietly settles into the heart. #CherryBlossom #SnowWillow #AlaskaLife

Absolutely INSANE twilight aurora just now from my driveway in North Pole, Alaska. Incredible motion and color, one of the best of the season. Watch until the end, wow!

A simple birthday gathering at a friend’s home in Alaska. No matter how old we get, it’s important to keep a youthful spirit alive 🎸✨ #AlaskaLife #BirthdayVibes #YoungAtHeart #LiveMusic

High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Thursday. Extremely cold for so late in the season across much of the region. Many new daily records for lowest max temperatures, including Anchorage, Delta Junction, Homer, Kenai, Kodiak, King Salmon, Northway, Seward, Tok and Utqiaġvik. #akwx #weather

Goofball. #catmom 🐈‍⬛

Good morning, Alaska! Spring has arrived, but it doesn’t really feel like spring here. It’s more like mid-winter, and then suddenly we jump straight into a mini summer. 😅 #Alaska #AlaskaLife #AlaskaSpring #AlaskaWeather #LifeInAlaska

IDITAROD 54: The race leader took a nice long rest on the trail Tuesday afternoon as teams went through Nikolai. Get up to speed with our Iditarod race live blog 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2s4cu53r 

Anchorage winter festival ❄️ Fur Rendezvous (Fur Rondy) Started in the 1930s when fur traders gathered in town before spring. I missed the reindeer race, but it was still a fun experience! @FurRondy 🦌 #WinterinAnchorage ❄️ #FurRondyvibes #LoveAlaskawinter

LATE NIGHT: A full lunar eclipse can be seen in the Alaska sky tonight, starting at 11:44 p.m. and peaking at 2:33 a.m. AK time. Will you be up to see it?

To join next year’s workshop which will be announced in about a month, subscribe to my email list: go.theauroraguy.com/email . Announcements will only be posted there.

I happened to discover Three Standard Coffee at Obihiro Station in Hokkaido ☕️⛄️ Drawn in by the sign, I stopped by and was warmed to the heart by a carefully brewed cup.☕️ They kindly shared some non-retail coffee beans with me, and I enjoyed them all the way in Alaska.✈️⛄️ #Coffee #Obihiro #Hokkaido

Visited Brasserie Knot in #EasternHokkaido #Tsurui 🍺 A former elementary school turned brewery, where you can watch the brewing process and enjoy tasting their #craftbeer. A quiet, special moment in the beautiful Eastern Hokkaido landscape — and the shop’s goods are super cute too ✨ #Japan

Founded in 1935, #KushiroGinsuiRamen A bowl of clear, old-style soy sauce broth with handmade noodles 🍜 It may not be flashy, but it’s a flavor that truly stays with you. If you visit #EasternHokkaido, #Japan this is a must-try local gem ⛄️

I returned to Japan unexpectedly because of a family emergency. The landscapes of Eastern Hokkaido are truly beautiful. Grateful to God for protecting my mother. #FamilyEmergency #BackToJapan #EasternHokkaido #Hokkaido

Westchester Lagoon Family Skate ⛸️ A frozen 50-acre lake, a 1.6 km skate loop, families, hockey, kids racing seal toys 🧊 🦭and even a moose! Total culture shock, but such a fun afternoon. #WestchesterLagoon #AlaskaLife #Anchorage #WinterSkate #FrozenLake

The are under some sort of Cold Advisory/Warning or Winter Storm Warning in the Contiguous U.S. is almost as large as Pluto.

Tried making a snow angel on my lunch break at the park next to work ❄️ Result: angel missing ☃️ #PhotoOfTheDay #JustSnow

Meet Vick the #Snowman 😂❄️ First time making one!

Fairbanks now up to 19 days with a low temp of -40F/C or lower. The last season with more days was 1970-71. @alaskawx.bsky.social

Visited #HotelCaptainCook for New Year gathering 💫 Aurora inspired chocolate and delicious food throughout. The British flag inside honors the hotel’s namesake, explorer Captain James Cook🇬🇧 Classic vintage interiors paired with festive Christmas decorations created a space full of history and story

Days once lived in the rhythm of the city, and a lunch break lying in a snowy field.☃️❄️ Living in Alaska now feels quietly surreal—and deeply grateful.💫 #AlaskaLife #StatePark #LunchBreak #Grateful

High temperatures (ºF) in and around Alaska on Monday. Dramatic warming across the central/eastern Interior with max temps 25 to 40ºF higher than on Sunday. Milder in most of Southeast but with more rain and snow. Also milder with snow in Southcentral. #akwx #weather @climatologist49.bsky.social

Happy PFD filing day, Alaska! Website just opened: mypfd.alaska.gov #AlaskaSky

It’s a good morning for ice cream

A modern kadomatsu and ikebana from my mother🎍 Clean lines of pine with subtle gold and red accents, and seasonal flowers arranged with space and gentle movement. A quiet, beautiful way to welcome the new year✨ #Kadomatsu #Ikebana #NewYear #JapaneseAesthetics #MinimalLiving

Merry Christmas 🎄 A very special night, followed by a quiet morning with coffee and favorite Christmas music. Wishing you a calm and warm holiday season.✨ #HolidayPeace

Eyelashes freezing, fingers numb—even through my gloves. Alaska on the winter solstice. A short walk along Eagle River at −6°F, ice everywhere, a bald eagle overhead🦅 Harsh and beautiful✨ Happy holiday season🎄❄️ #AlaskaLife #WinterSolstice #EagleRiver #LifeInAlaska

Windy, cold day in Alaska — but when we bundle up and gather together, it feels just right. ❄️ #AlaskaLife #BundleUp #WinterInAlaska #ColdOutsideWarmInside #GoodVibes #Community #AlaskaWinter

I went for a short walk during my lunch break today. At 2°F (-17°C )everything looked incredibly beautiful, but the air was so cold it felt like it was stinging my lungs with every breath. Experiencing winter in Alaska is both harsh and awe-inspiring.❄️🥶 #Alaska #BreathTakingCold #HarshAndBeautiful

I found a beautiful handmade crochet piece that really captures the Alaskan spirit. The hat is beautifully woven with Alaska fox fur and feels so special. I’m so excited to send them to my family in Japan to share a little Alaska vibe.🧶#AlaskaLife #MadeInAlaska #CrochetArt #HandmadeWithLove

We have reviewed a magnitude 6.0 event that occurred at 08:11 AM AK time, northwest of Anchorage and at 43 miles depth. This event was felt widely throughout south-central Alaska, and as far as Fairbanks. For more information, please visit https://earthquake.alaska.edu/event/ak2025xjbvhj

Thanks to a wonderful new connection, my husband got to experience dog sledding 🐕🛷for the first time. Feeling grateful and blessed. Wishing everyone a warm and happy Thanksgiving 🦃❄️✨ #AlaskaLife #DogSledding #FirstTime #Grateful #Thanksgiving #AlaskaWinter

A biologist with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game said they've never seen a backpack on a set of moose antlers, until now. https://tinyl.co/3zWx

I was sworn in as a CASA volunteer today. I’m honored to serve and grateful for the opportunity. Our mission is to speak up for children who need advocacy. 💛 #ChildAdvocacy #EveryChildMatters #NewBeginning #Alaska

Every Wednesday, the SHI indigenous science building downtown is holding community soup workshops with free meals for anyone experiencing food security. Tonight’s meal was Mountain Goat “Jánwu Stew”

Solar flares cause spectacular aurora borealis in Alaska skies, writes Claire Stremple for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/12/s...

Gorgeous red auroras tonight over the Goldstream Valley in Fairbanks, Alaska. A rare show, strong enough for the red emission to be clearly visible to the eye. More in my Recent Photos Gallery: photos.lwpetersen.com/Recent-Photos #fairbanks #alaska #auroraborealis #northernlights

Cold weather comfort — we made hearty beef stew in this beautiful casserole pot by @peterbrondzpottery 🔥. Perfect for a snowy evening in Alaska ❄️🍲 #AlaskaWinter #ComfortFood #BirdCreekPottery #HandmadeCeramics #HomeCooking

A young golden eagle visited our backyard—majestic wings nearly 2m wide. Magpies weren’t pleased! 🦅❄️ #EagleRiver #AlaskaWinter #Eagle

Morning walk ❄️ Eagle River & Chugach State Park — winter magic ✨ #Alaska #EagleRiver #ChugachStatePark #WinterLight #SnowDay

Twenty years in a different country. Seasons blurred, time flew by. Tonight’s illuminated full moon reminds me— language lives in kindness, not in accent.🌕 #Language #Kindness #Reflection #AlaskaLife

As winter deepens in Alaska, the days grow shorter and the body slows down. Today I took a quiet day to rest—and my husband surprised me with these roses. Their warmth brightened my heart. Thank you for this gentle light. 🌹❄️💗 #AlaskaLife #WinterRoses #GratefulHeart #LoveAndLight #RestAndBloom

We kept it simple this year but still made it festive for Halloween 🎃—great team-building and lots of laughter! #HalloweenFun #TeamBuilding #OfficeVibes #FestiveMood