Category Archives: Books

AHM Collection III – 2025

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Helen Hegener

Alaskan History Magazine Collection III All of the articles published in the magazine in 2025 All six issues published in 2025 are collected into this book, and every article, photograph and image appears just as they ran in the magazine. … Continue reading →

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Denali: The Peak & The Park

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Helen Hegener

The newest book from multiple-award-winning author Lew Freedman is a fresh and creative look at Denali National Park and Preserve and the tallest mountain in North America. The author takes his readers on an exciting exploration of what is perhaps the most beloved natural feature of Alaska, from the adventures and experiences of those who live near the great mountain—including the stories of many who have scaled its heights—to the history of the area and the simple joys of watching wildlife and just being in this unique and wondrous natural area. Continue reading →

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In Gentler Valleys Roaming

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Helen Hegener

Julie Verrette’s Summer Place Kennel provided a safe haven for retired sled dogs from some of the premier racers in the world, such as four-time Iditarod Champion Susan Butcher and Yukon Quest Champion Aliy Zirkle. Continue reading →

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True to the Trail

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Helen Hegener

In 1898 Englishman Arthur Dallimore joined the Klondike Gold Rush. He tried his hand at a claim near Dawson City, then in 1902, hearing of a new strike, he traveled down the Yukon River to Alaska. Dallimore prospected on Preacher … Continue reading →

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True to the Trail

Posted on May 10, 2025 by Helen Hegener

The next book scheduled for publication by Northern Light Media is True to the Trail: A Great-Granddaughter’s Alaskan Quest a Century On, a compilation of the journals and photographs of Englishman Arthur Dallimore, who joined the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898, then traveled down the Yukon River to try his hand at prospects in Alaska, staying in the North for a dozen years, finally building a roadhouse northwest of Fairbanks. Continue reading →

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Kindle eBooks

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Helen Hegener

Most of the books published by Northern Light Media are now available as Kindle Print Replica eBooks, which maintain the formatting and layout of the print edition. They can be read on most devices, whether Apple, PC, or Android, with the free Kindle Reader app. Most are available for $5.99. Continue reading →

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The Tender Life

Posted on November 21, 2024 by Helen Hegener

In The Tender Life, writer Anne Winters tells stories from her 20 years of working and living aboard two classic wooden boats with her husband Ron as they worked the Alaska fisheries from south of Ketchikan to way north of Nome. Continue reading →

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Sled Dogs in America

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Helen Hegener

The important place of sled dogs in American history as portrayed by the sled dog paintings of Veryl Goodnight is the subject of this new book from Northern Light Media: Sled Dogs in America: The Art of Veryl Goodnight, by Veryl Goodnight and Helen Hegener. The historically accurate paintings by the award-winning Colorado artist have elevated the history of sled dogs to an exhibit at the prestigious Smithsonian-associated Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale, Arizona. Continue reading →

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New Book: Alaska Hunting Tales

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Helen Hegener

Multiple award-winning writer Lew Freedman collects the big game hunting stories of dozens of Alaskans in this new book, and he brings to life hair-raising tales of close encounters with bears, moose, walrus, musk oxen and more. Continue reading →

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Sled Dogs in America

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Helen Hegener

The sled dog paintings of Veryl Goodnight are the subject of this new book from Northern Light Media: Sled Dogs in America: The Art of Veryl Goodnight, by Veryl Goodnight and Helen Hegener. Continue reading →

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