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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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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 →