10 Top Things to do in Alaska

Planning a visit to Alaska during the winter time? Follow the link below to learn more about the top 10 things to do in Alaska – Winter Edition!

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Hatcher Pass

After all these years of living in Alaska, we finally had the opportunity to explore Hatcher Pass. By far, this has been one of the most beautiful places we have seen in Alaska. What a blessing to be surrounded by God’s breathtaking and humbling creation.

 

The Historical Mine Hatcher Pass…

And off course, the fireweed has been beautiful in color…

2016 Interior Tourism Conference

I had the privilege to enjoy this years Interior Tourism Conference with our amazing Alaska Haven staff. Thankful for all the fun, yummy food, wonderful relationships, new ideas and market insights. Looking forward to an incredible 2016!!
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Bed and Breakfast New Menu

We have been enjoying creating new recipes for our upcoming Bed and Breakfast season. I am so thankful that everyone in our family has a passion to cook or bake (husband and kids cooking is almost unheard of). With that, we would love to hear from you. What are your favorite breakfast meals? We would love to incorporate your ideas into our menu. Please feel free to share your favorite recipe with us and be entered to win a jar of our famous Alaska Blueberry Cinnamon Jam. Feel free to share this post:)

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Incredible Northern Lights filmed over Fairbanks, Alaska in Real-time 4K

Truly Breathtaking!!

Family Hunting Trip

This past weekend has been a true blessing. We had the opportunity to stay in a beautiful cabin in the middle of the snow covered mountains only a close drive away from Alaska Haven.

The view from the cabin and the sound of the running water just completed this wonderful family get away.

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The weather was wonderful and the views we enjoyed were breathtaking.

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We hiked and drove the atvs during the day watching for moose and of course playing in the snow;)

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The evenings consisted of a warm and cozy fire, playing games and cooking dinner…LOVE ALASKA!!

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Now Offering Tours!!

We partnered up with the well known and respected company Alaska Wildlife Guide (www.alaska-wildlife-guide.com) and are excited to now offer their amazing tours to our guests. Whether you are interested in ice fishing, aurora chasing, kayaking, dog mushing or just a trip to the Chena Hotsprings Resort, you will find a tour that is just right for you. The tours will be leaving right from our property making it very convenient to all our guest. Please feel free to give us a call and check out their wonderful  reviews.

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Northern Lights are in full Swing!!

What a beautiful Northern Lights season we have had so far. They have been absolutely breathtaking. We are thankful to life away from the city lights and are able to enjoy this majestic light show right in our backyard!

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Thank you for the amazing photos Heidi Bostic

Aurora Season is in Full Swing

Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights

It may seem impossible to capture the dancing lights, but follow these tips and you’ll be able to show the folks back home! Please feel free to contact us today to reserve your upcoming stay at Alaska Haven or to learn more about photographing the Northern Lights.

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  • Locate a dark area with minimal light pollution. Point your camera to the northern sky and compose your medium-distance foreground with fixed object such as trees, hills or a cabin.
  • Use a digital camera with manual settings and a solid tripod. Bring extra camera batteries and a flashlight and dress for extended times outdoors.
  • Manually set your camera on its highest ISO setting, widest focal point and lowest aperture.
  • Expose each shot for approximately 5 to 10 seconds. Longer exposures will result in brighter images, but stars will streak and the aurora will soften. Short exposures may have sharper detail but dimmer images.
  • Every aurora and camera is distinctive, so experiment with different settings and exposure times to get the best shot. Review your shots and adjust the settings as needed.