Category Archives: News & Information

Alaskan History Magazine Vol. 5, No. 1

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Helen Hegener

In this issue: Colonel Walter Goodwin and the Iditarod Trail, 1929 Report on Cattle Breeding in Alaska, Harry de Windt on the Yukon River, Falcon Joslin and the Tanana Valley Railway, All Alaska Sweepstakes Champions Baldy of Nome and A. … Continue reading →

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The Knik News

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Helen Hegener

In June, 2024, Northern Light Media published a history of the first newspapers in the Cook Inlet region by Alaskan historian Helen Hegener, titled The First Newspapers of Knik and Anchorage. They were The Knik News – which later became the Cook Inlet … 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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The Beautiful Matanuska Valley

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Helen Hegener

Stories and photos of Knik, Sutton, Matanuska, Big Lake, Chickaloon and others tell the story of the founding, settling, and development of the area, while details about the Valley’s geography, geology, transportation, agriculture, mining, recreation, tourism, and history – highlighted by hundreds … 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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AMemoir of Sled Dogs

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Helen Hegener

A new title from Northern Light Media: In Gentler Valleys Roaming A Memoir of Sled Dogs by Julie Verrette With a name inspired by the peaceful refuge in the song by the great Andy Williams, Summer Place Kennel provided a … Continue reading →

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A New Logo

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Helen Hegener

With the help and advice of my 13-year-old grandson Collin, I created a new logo for this website, something I’ve been planning to do for some time. Those who’ve been with me for many years will know I’ve changed my … Continue reading →

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Review: The Tender Life

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Helen Hegener

The Sunday, May 18, 2025 editions of the Anchorage Daily News and the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner include another terrific review of one of our books, by David A. James, the Fairbanks-based editor of the literary collection Alaska on the Edge. The Tender Life, by … 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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