Unearthing the secrets of Castle Hill
Article Abstract:
A magazine editor shares the discovery of archeological remains in Castle Hill, Sitka, one of Alaska's oldest towns. The remains, which include coins, copper crucifixes and stemware, are expected to give vital information regarding life in 19th century Russian America.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 1998
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Up smoking mountain
Article Abstract:
A description of a weekend climb up Mount Peulik, which means "smoking mountain" in Aleut, is presented. The 4,000-foot volcano near Lake Becharof has long been dormant, although the region is still volcanically active.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Stories untold
Article Abstract:
The contributions of former Gov. Jay Hammond to the Alaska Magazine, who passed away recently, is presented. Hammond's imaginative and descriptive style of writing is also discussed.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2005
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: The secret life of teenage girls. Spin doctor. Swimming with sharks
- Abstracts: Riding the rails. Pets take to the road. Swing blade
- Abstracts: Saving the wails. The best places to work. Food fight
- Abstracts: Going deep in the southeast. Food for thought. The Pig and I
- Abstracts: Resurrection on the bay. The life of an Alaskan lodge owner. Cabin fever