Unique Alaskan Experiences

“Alaskan” Culture

Alaskan culture goes far beyond the native people. Alaskans in general are different. They have to be. They take a strange pride in rough winters, and their isolation. They are independent. They “do with what they have”.

Two of the “tools” Alaskans absolutely LOVE, and cannot survive without, are duct tape and Alaskan blue tarpaulins. They NEVER leave home without a roll of duct tape and the tarpaulins must be the exact shade of blue in the Alaska state flag to be “authentic.” They can build anything, fix anything and invent anything with these two basic tools.

You will see both of these “tools” employed in interesting ways as you travel throughout the state. Take a look below at this local “homestead” along the Chena River near Fairbanks. Leaky sod roof? No problem! Get the tarpaulins and the duct tape…..and, oh yes, a few old tires to hold it all down. (“Do with what you have”)

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