This episode drops when many seasonal employees are beginning their Alaskan summer experience. We had a request from someone coming up for the summer to record an episode providing top tips and advice for people embarking to the Last Frontier for summer employment. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the seasonal lifestyle and share how our own experiences shaped us into the beautiful bald eagles we are today. Do you need much experience to work in Alaskan tourism? What are important considerations when making your decision to come up to Alaska? And what are the pros and cons of summer lovin' in the Last Frontier?! It's the episode you'll be job hunting after!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Export Strength Scottish Ale by Turnagain Brewing

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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Farmers in Midwestern America were hit hard by the Great Depression. Alaska had land to tame. Both sides swiped right and a match was made. On today's episode, we delve into the history of the Matanuska Valley Colony which was an agricultural relocation settlement part of President FDR's New Deal to combat the economic hardships brought on by the Great Depression. Join us as we discuss the ups and downs of that project and its lasting legacy seen today. What was the first main Alaskan cash crop? Why so many Cubs fans in Alaska? And how do you correctly pronounce the word milk?! It's the episode that'll 'grow' on you!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Punch by Turnagain Brewing

Music By: Blackwater Railroad Company [www.blackwaterrailroad.com] and Scott Buckley [https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley]

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The summer visitor season is upon us and so we delve into another educational travel episode. On today's program, we discuss 20 travel trends that are taking place in the Last Frontier. We nerd out on numbers for a bit and then share some of the types of travel trends unique to Alaska that keep bringing visitors up in increasing volume. Our main sponsor of the podcast, Sunny Cove Kayaking owner and newest president of the Seward Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Stephanie Millane, joins us to share her anecdotes from having worked in Alaska tourism for most of her adult life. Is Alaska a family friendly place? What are the reasons people want to visit? And how did Alaskan beer make the list?! It's the episode that'll make you want to visit!

Alaskan Beer of the Week: Big Su Double IPA by Susitna Brewing Company

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