Cape Krusenstern Archaeological District is one of the oldest continuously occupied areas in Alaska. Sites like these along the northwestern and northern coast, are where whales, seals, walrus, and caribou have made it possible for people to live in the arctic.
Willows exist in many forms. The Feltleaf Willow is one of the more popular version of this plant. Like its relatives, this plant has great medicinal properties!
The purple/pink flowers of blooming Fireweed is one of the most recognizable sights in Alaska. But what makes this plant so important to medicinal traditions?
Lingonberries are known by many names, but no matter the name you call it, there's no denying this beautiful plant has beautiful flowers, delicious berries, and powerful medicinal properties.
This spot, named Napaaksaq by the Iñupiaq, was used historically by subsistance hunters. The tower that stands there today is at least the third of its kind in the same spot.
